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Watchdog assessing McDonald’s and Greggs IT failures

Payments Systems Regulator is examining spate of outages, which also affected Sainsbury's and Tesco.

Watchdog assessing McDonald’s and Greggs IT failures

Payments Systems Regulator is examining spate of outages, which also affected Sainsbury's and Tesco.

US accuses Apple of monopolising smartphone market

In a landmark lawsuit, the justice department alleges the company uses its power to limit competition.

UK borrowing higher than expected in February

Borrowing was £8.4bn after higher benefits payments, including cost-of-living support.

Bank of England to announce interest rates decision

The UK's central bank is set to announce its decision at noon, after holding rates at 5.25% since last summer.

Which women might get state pension compensation? Your questions answered

The ombudsman urges the government to compensate women hit by the pension age rising from 60 to 65 - saying it wasn't communicated properly.

‘I missed out on £47,000’: Pension report could recommend compensation

Some women say the way the state pension age was raised, from 60 to 65, was unfair.

UK borrowing higher than expected in February

Borrowing was £8.4bn after higher benefits payments, including cost-of-living support.

How climate change is making Easter eggs dearer

Chocolate prices rise in the run up to Easter after high temperatures curb cocoa crops in West Africa.

Easter eggs may cost more as climate change bites

Chocolate prices rise in the run up to Easter after high temperatures curb cocoa crops in West Africa.