Government borrowing higher than expected in November
Government spending rose as benefit payments offset the ending of support for energy bills.
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Social media platform X suffers global outages
Users were unable to view posts on the social media site for just over an hour.
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First protests in Argentina against Milei’s austerity plan
President Javier Milei announces radical measures, including spending cuts and a drastic currency devaluation.
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Ikea warns of product delays after Red Sea attacks
The Swedish flat-pack furniture firm says some goods may not be available after rebel strikes on ships.
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Temu shoppers risk buying items made by forced labour, MP warns
The Chinese online retailer with the slogan 'shop like a billionaire' faces questions over its ultra low prices.
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Warner Bros Discovery and Paramount in merger talks
The companies behind CNN, HBO and Mission Impossible are in early stage talks to join forces.
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Starbucks blames ‘misrepresentation’ after Israel Gaza protests
Facing global boycott calls, boss Laxman Narasimhan says: "I pray for peace - immediately'.
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Public pay must reflect rises, ministers say
Government letters to pay review bodies say pay rises should be reflected when setting pay in 2024
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Why is inflation higher in UK than other countries?
Despite recent falls, prices are still rising faster in Britain than other parts of the world.
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Energy bills predicted to fall in April to £1,660
Analysts at Cornwall Insight say lower wholesale energy prices will reduce bills by £268.
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