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‘I used to spend £50 there’: What’s gone wrong at Poundland?

After the budget retailer was sold for £1, we hear from shoppers and experts on why its popularity has waned.

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I was Mrs Poundland, but I stopped going when their prices went up

After the budget retailer was sold for £1, we hear from shoppers and experts on why its popularity has waned.

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How the attacks on Iran could affect energy bills and petrol prices

Conflict in the Middle East often leads to higher energy prices, which can feed through to inflation.

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How the attacks on Iran could affect energy bills and petrol prices

Conflict in the Middle East often leads to higher energy prices, which can feed through to inflation.

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Minister to soften impact of planned disability benefit cuts

Liz Kendall tries to ease the impact of planned benefits cuts as Labour MPs consider rebelling.

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Badenoch calls for end to oil and gas windfall tax

The Conservative leader said the windfall tax on the oil and gas sector should end and new drilling licenses are needed.

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Badenoch calls for end to oil and gas windfall tax

The Conservative leader said the windfall tax on the oil and gas sector should end and new drilling licenses are needed.

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Minister to soften impact of planned disability benefit cuts

Liz Kendall tries to ease the impact of planned benefits cuts as Labour MPs consider rebelling.

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Global oil prices soar after Israel attacks Iran

The cost of crude oil affects everything from the price of food at the supermarket to how much it costs to fill up your car.

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Indian scientists search for the perfect apple

India can't grow enough apples to meet demand but farmers are struggling to raise production.

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