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Beer lovers face bottle shortage as rising energy costs hit UK breweries
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Beer drinkers could soon find it difficult to buy their favourite bottled beverage because of a shortage of glassware triggered by soaring energy costs, a food and drink wholesaler has warned. Suppliers are already ex...
Costs for UK families with two children rises by £400 a month
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The cost of basic goods and services needed by the average two-child household in the UK has risen by £400 a month, according to an analysis that suggests families are experiencing faster inflation than official figur...
UK pub chains warn of price rises due to increase in food and fuel costs
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Two of Britain’s largest pub groups have warned that punters may have to pay more for a meal and see fewer discounts on the menu as they struggle to absorb rising energy and food costs. The pub and restaurant group Mi...
Older UK renters forced to cut back on spending as living costs soar
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Almost two-thirds of tenants over 65 have cut back on their general spending as a result of the cost of living crisis, and campaigners are warning that older people who do not own their homes are particularly vulnerab...
Vertel ons: are you cutting down on food due to high living costs?
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We would like to hear from people who have been affected by food insecurity as a result of the rising cost of living in the UK. Are you having to miss meals or change your eating habits? How are you affected? You can...
Quit Netflix, wear a jumper: Britons face barrage of patronising tips on cutting costs
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From buying supermarket value brands to putting on a jumper in cold weather, people with wealth and power have been enthusiastically advising the public on how to cope with the cost of living crisis. Many seem unaware...
Eurozone growth slips as Russia-Ukraine war pushes up energy costs
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Warning lights are flashing in the eurozone economy, with first-quarter growth in France stalling and shrinking in Italy, as Russia’s war in Ukraine drives up energy costs across the continent. Figures from Eurostat, ...
The Guardian view on Twitter: when free speech costs a bomb
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Announcing his £35bn ($44bn) acquisition of Twitter this week, Elon Musk made a typically sweeping claim: “Free speech is the bedrock of a functioning democracy, and Twitter is the digital town square where matters vi...
Seven Network paying legal costs for key witness in Ben Roberts-Smith defamation defence, hof verhoor
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A former SAS soldier who is a witness in the Ben Roberts-Smith defamation trial has told the federal court his legal fees are being paid by the Seven Network. The retired soldier, who has been anonymised as Person 5, ...
Credit Suisse issues profit warning caused by jump in legal costs
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Credit Suisse has announced it is likely to report a first-quarter loss owing to a jump in legal costs, as the beleaguered bank tries to draw a line under a string of scandals. The Swiss lender issued the profit warni...
Guardiola defends Zack Steffen after mistake against Liverpool costs City
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Pep Guardiola defended his team selection and stand-in goalkeeper, Zack Steffen, following a dreadful first-half display that ruined Manchester City’s Treble chances in the FA Cup semi-final against Liverpool. Liverpo...
Amazon sellers face 5% fuel and inflation surcharge to offset rising costs
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Amazon is taking a step to offset its rising costs by adding a 5% “fuel and inflation surcharge” to the fees it charges third-party sellers who use its fulfillment services. The Seattle-based company said the increase...
UK students: are rising costs affecting your university choices?
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The cost of living crisis and pandemic are pushing more young people to remain at home for university, according to the head of Ofsted. Amanda Spielman, Ofsted’s chief inspector, said the “current economic uncertainty...
Vertel ons: how much have your UK prepay electricity and gas meter costs increased?
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We would like to find out about the cost of prepay electricity and gas meters. How much have your daily or weekly costs increased? Do you have any concerns? You can get in touch by filling in the form below or contact...
Home wood burning in UK causes £1bn of health costs a year, verslag sê
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The air pollution from wood burning in homes is responsible for more than £1bn a year in health-related damages in the UK and €10bn (£8.5bn) across the EU, volgens 'n verslag. The analysis from the European Public ...
Australia’s minimum wage should be raised by 5% to counter inflation and living costs, unions say
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Australia’s lowest-paid workers should get a 5% pay rise – or $2,000 more a year, according to a submission from unions to the industrial umpire. The Australian Council of Trade Unions has called for the minimum wage ...