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Electric vehicle targets ‘will not be weakened’ despite pressure Rules on the percentage of electric vehicles (EVs) car firms must sell will not be weakened, the transport secretary has said, despite growing pressure from the industry. The mandate will become tougher next year ahead of a complete ban on new diesel and petrol cars in … Read more
One of Britain’s oldest tea companies on brink of administration as customers switch to coffee One of the UK’s oldest tea brands, Typhoo, is at risk of going into administration after filing a notice to appoint administrators due to its growing debt, which has reached £73million. Founded in 1903 by Birmingham grocer John Sumner, the … Read more
Class-action settlement over WestJet baggage fees now open for claims | Globalnews.ca By Staff The Canadian Press Posted November 17, 2024 10:31 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Some travellers who checked baggage on certain WestJet flights between 2014 and 2019 may now claim their share of a class-action … Read more
Post Office could close 115 branches with jobs at risk Getty Images Up to 115 Post Office branches and hundreds of head office jobs are at risk as part of a radical shake-up of the business. The Post Office is looking at options for its wholly-owned branches, which currently employ about 1,000 workers and are … Read more
Big Pharma stocks tumble after Trump appoints RFK Jr as Health Secretary: ‘Good deal of uncertainty!’ “Big Pharma” stocks took a tumble this morning following the news that President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Robert F. Kennedy Jr as US health secretary in his upcoming administration. GSK PLC and AstraZeneca PLC came under pressure as alarmed … Read more
‘I feel sick about signing that phone contract’ Undercover filming of a sales pitch by a Hii Com representative An undercover investigation into the alleged mis-selling of phone contracts has revealed questionable sales practices, prompting calls for stronger regulation. The BBC has spoken to 12 small businesses who say they were misled. “I feel sick … Read more
Retirees share ‘too good to be true’ side hustle which helped them see a ‘large reduction in electricity bills’ A retired couple from Lincoln have discovered a unique and rewarding way to spend their retirement years while making significant savings on their household bills. Andy and Eleanor Stinchcombe, aged 61 and 54 respectively, found their … Read more
Improved bus services promised in England as part of £1bn boost Bus services in every part of England will be boosted by nearly £1bn of new funding, the government is pledging. The Department for Transport last month announced the investment for 2025. Confirming details of its plans, the government said the money will be allocated … Read more
Smart meter warning: Energy customers risk overpaying on bills due to supplier 6-month delays Millions of British households with smart meters are facing higher energy bills due to widespread technical problems, new research shows. Around 3.5 million homes across Britain have smart meters that are stuck in what is called “dumb mode,” meaning they can … Read more
Inflation progress stalls in US in October Getty Images Inflation in the US picked up last month, as progress toward stabilising prices appeared to stall. Consumer prices rose 2.6% over the 12 months to October, driven by higher housing and food costs, the Labor Department said. That marked a slight uptick from 2.4% the month … Read more