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Lower energy costs part of government’s 10-year plan for industry
Plans to slash energy bills by up to 25% for over 7,000 UK businesses will be announced alongside other plans to boost growth.
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FedEx founder and former boss Fred Smith dies aged 80
The Vietnam War veteran started the firm in 1973 with 14 planes before it became a global brand.
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London funeral costs highest in UK, report finds
The average price in 2024 was £5,449, which is a 5.4% increase on the year before, the report says.
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Working at pantry ‘helps me communicate better’
The social supermarket in North Shields is a lifeline for struggling families, the council says.
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Young people face ‘soul-destroying’ struggle to buy first homes
One would-be buyer says a mortgage broker advised her to ask for a pay rise or find a partner.