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Starbucks blames ‘misrepresentation’ after Israel Gaza protests

Facing global boycott calls, boss Laxman Narasimhan says: "I pray for peace - immediately'.

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Public pay must reflect rises, ministers say

Government letters to pay review bodies say pay rises should be reflected when setting pay in 2024

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Why is inflation higher in UK than other countries?

Despite recent falls, prices are still rising faster in Britain than other parts of the world.

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Energy bills predicted to fall in April to £1,660

Analysts at Cornwall Insight say lower wholesale energy prices will reduce bills by £268.

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UK tipped for speedier rate cut after surprise inflation fall

Cheaper fuel prices meant price rises were 3.9% in the 12 months to November, their lowest level for two years.

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End of an era for electronics giant Toshiba

Scandal, near-bankruptcy and uncertainty have plagued the 148-year-old company for almost a decade.

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Christmas dinner: Price of turkey and mince pies still rising

The rising price of turkey has slowed, while the cost of mince pies are up by 25%.

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Google to pay $700m to settle antitrust lawsuit

The tech giant will pay $700m and allow app makers to collect payments directly from customers

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Ofgem warning after Sir Grayson Perry energy bill saga

The regulator says suppliers should deal with mistakes quickly after the artist tells of £39,000 bill.

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Scottish Budget: Higher earners to pay more income tax

People earning more than £75,000 will pay more tax as part of efforts to plug a £1.5bn funding shortfall.

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