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Lib Dems call for 5% VAT cut for pubs and restaurants

The party also wants to axe the renewables levy from bills, funded by a windfall tax on big banks.

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Two meals for $1: Why China’s youth are not spending

Economic uncertainty is encouraging some young people to cut back on their spending.

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China needs its youth to spend but they are embracing frugality

Economic uncertainty is encouraging some young people to cut back on their spending.

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Hundreds Arrested In High Street Crime Crackdown

Targeted raids on high street shops have seen more than 920 people arrested

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Government to rethink rejection of Waspi compensation

Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden says that the rethink does not mean that payouts will necessarily follow.

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Government to rethink rejection of Waspi compensation

Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden says that the rethink does not mean that payouts will necessarily follow.

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Andrew shuts down Pitch@Palace business

The closure of the former prince's start-up competition Pitch@Palace marks his step away from public life

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UK unemployment rate rises to 5% as jobs market weakens

Latest official data ahead of the Budget later this month shows it is the highest rate since 2021.

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Cryptoqueen who fled China for London mansion jailed over £5bn Bitcoin stash

Qian Zhimin bought cryptocurrency using funds stolen from thousands of Chinese pensioners, say police.

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Vinted users outraged by sizing changes

The popular second-hand shopping app has changed how sizes are categorised.

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