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London travel: Uber launches black cab sign-ups

The Licensed Taxi Drivers' Association says joining with Uber would be "sullying" the taxi trade.

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Shoppers hit by escalating prices of branded goods

Baby formula is one of the areas in which prices have risen by more than costs, a watchdog says.

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Tributes pour in for investment guru Charlie Munger

Business chiefs pay tribute to finance guru who helped Warren Buffett build Berkshire Hathaway.

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Saudi investment fund to buy 10% stake in Heathrow airport

Spanish infrastructure giant Ferrovial agreed to sell its 25% stake, held since 2006, for £2.4bn.

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‘Covid and criminals ruined my Airbnb for cars idea’

A UK entrepreneur explains why his idea to build a car-sharing network like Airbnb didn't work out.

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Renting: Rising cost and lack of choice forcing families to smaller homes

Older tenants are also struggling with essential bills as rents rise and the choice for tenants narrows.

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Energy saving scheme: What is the Demand Flexibility Service?

A scheme to reward people for cutting back on electricity use is running for a second day this week.

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Discounts return to cut electricity use amid cold snap

National Grid ESO's scheme offers some households a chance to save on energy bills during peak hours.

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Barclays to cut 900 UK jobs, says Unite union

Jobs will go across several back-office divisions in a move the union brands "disgraceful".

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Government spending plans ‘a very big risk’, says watchdog

The Office for Budget Responsibility says the plans are "uncertain" and rely on projected savings.

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