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Warning homeowners face 20% drop in disposable income

Some 1.4 million mortgage holders will see their disposable income fall by more than 20%, a think tank says.

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If US companies ‘go woke’, do they really go broke?

Experts believe 'boycott fever' will grip the US ahead of the 2024 presidential elections.

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UK inflation shock: This is really grim

Investors are now questioning whether the Bank is in full command over soaring prices.

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Is Brexit behind the UK’s inflation shock?

Some claim leaving the EU may be to blame for the UK's stubbornly high inflation, but it's a complex picture.

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Interest rate rise expected after UK inflation shock

Prices continue to rise much faster than expected, with UK inflation remaining at 8.7% in May.

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Modi in US: Elon Musk says Tesla to come to India ‘as soon as possible’

The Indian prime minister met Mr Musk on Tuesday during his three-day state visit to the US.

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Grab: Southeast Asia’s leading ride-hailing firm cuts 1,000 jobs

The company offers deliveries, rides and financial services in eight countries in Southeast Asia.

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WH Smith, M&S and Argos failed to pay minimum wage

More than 200 firms face penalties and must repay workers after breaches hit 63,000 people.

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Ukraine war: Push to rebuild economy starts with UK’s $3bn

The World Bank says many years of financial support are needed as London hosts a major conference.

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Mortgage crisis: ‘We can’t pay an extra £1,400 a month’

Homeowners say they are scared for the future, with no end to the mortgage crisis in sight.

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