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National Minimum Wage rises this week

Around 2.7 million people are set to receive a pay rise this week as the national minimum wage goes up by 50p to £12.71 for over 21s.

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New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions

A crackdown on "subscription traps" could save the average person nearly £170 a year, according to the Department for Business and Trade.

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New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions

A crackdown on "subscription traps" could save the average person nearly £170 a year, according to the Department for Business and Trade.

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A year on: Four ways Trump’s tariffs have changed the global economy

US tariffs stand at the highest rate in decades. But what has the impact been?

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New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and get refunds

Consumers will be able to cancel unwanted subscriptions 'at the click of a button', the government said.

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Elon Musk’s SpaceX set to be worth $1 trillion with planned public listing

The company’s public stock debut is set to be one of the most valuable in history, and could make Musk the world's first trillionaire.

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Families praise charity for Easter holiday support

Live Well North East holds fitness classes for parents which cost £4 but offers free childcare.

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Families struggling to get by due to price rises

Bills including council tax, water, internet and broadband have increased, as well as food and fuel.

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A year on: Four ways Trump’s tariffs have changed the global economy

US tariffs stand at the highest rate in decades. But what has the impact been?

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Oil prices jump and shares drop after Trump threatens more Iran strikes

The US president said he'll bring Iran "back to the Stone Age" but gave no detail on ending the war.

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