Entries by BBC News

Why does your World Cup pint cost so much this time round?

Pub landlords explain why they have no choice but to charge more.

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Dozens of crisis payments handed out by council

Many of the completed payments have gone to low income families with surging heating oil costs.

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Paper plant closure fears spark community protest

Workers and families held a demonstration with 167 jobs at risk at the site in Launceston.

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What’s happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean?

The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

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Trump says ‘I love the inflation’ as US prices rise at fastest rate in three years

The US president later said he had meant that he actually loved that inflation was not higher.

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Ryanair investigated over charging parents to sit with children

The UK's competition regulator is investigating the airline over charges it imposes on parents to sit next to their child.

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Korea fines e-commerce giant $400m over data breach affecting millions

The record fine comes after around 37.5 million users had their private data exposed.

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Parents find lifeline in 50p kids’ clothes shop

A second-hand shop selling cheap baby clothes sees rising demand as families cut costs.

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Social media on trial: Four important cases to watch

Social media firms face thousands of lawsuits, the BBC looks at four which could be significant.

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Social media on trial: Four important cases to watch

Social media firms face thousands of lawsuits, the BBC looks at four which could be significant.

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