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Pawnbroking soars: ‘I used my wedding rings to pay for food’
New loans from pawnbrokers have risen by 25% in a year, latest figures show.
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Man trains home cameras to help repel badgers and foxes
James Milward went high tech in his quest to stop the animals fouling in his Surrey garden.
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California requires companies to report carbon emissions
Big companies like Apple will have to state how much climate-warming carbon they put in the air.
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Nobel economics prize awarded to Claudia Goldin for work on women’s pay
American Claudia Goldin is only the third woman to receive the prestigious economics prize.
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Airlines cancel or delay flights to Israel as fighting continues
Major carriers including Delta and Virgin Atlantic suspend direct flights, while others warn of delays.
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My landlord wanted to put the rent up 35% despite cap
Catherine Sheldon says she is now having to leave the property, with nowhere else to go that she can afford.
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Oil prices rise following Hamas attack on Israel
Crude climbs on fears the situation in Israel and Gaza could disrupt output from the Middle East.
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The hunt for a new way to tackle clothing waste
Scientists in the US are trying to find enzymes or bacteria that will decompose manmade fibres.
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Metro Bank strikes late-night rescue deal
The lender raises extra funds from investors after a weekend of intense speculation about its future.
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Labour plans to fight next election on economy
Former Bank of England head Mark Carney endorses Rachel Reeves as she emphasises economic security at Labour conference.
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