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How much more will low paid workers get in their wages?

The new National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates take effect from Tuesday.

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‘Scary’ demand for community supermarket

The Braintree Hub has opened after a similar facility nearby struggled to cope with high demand.

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Family leaves London to avoid April cost increases

Tolu and Isaac Frimpong are leaving London to avoid an extra £1,000 in monthly expenses.

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Hooters restaurant chain files for bankruptcy

Like many other casual dining chains, Hooters has struggled in recent years with rising costs and wages.

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Hooters restaurant chain files for bankruptcy

Like many other casual dining chains, Hooters has struggled in recent years with rising costs and wages.

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The Finnish defence firms ‘on steroids’

Helsinki has become one of the top five cities in Europe for investment in defence and security technologies.

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The Finnish defence firms ‘on steroids’

Helsinki has become one of the top five cities in Europe for investment in defence and security technologies.

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Warning bill rises hit single parents hardest

A series of household bills, including water, energy and council tax, increase on Tuesday.

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Warning bill rises hit single parents hardest

A series of household bills, including water, energy and council tax, increase on Tuesday.

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Why is my energy bill £19,000 more than firms in London?

Small businesses in north Wales believe it's "unfair" to have the highest energy charges in the UK.

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