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Triple lock: State pension could go up less than expected next year
The government is not saying which figure will be used to calculate a rise under the triple lock.
Poundland owner to take on up to 71 Wilko stores
Pepco Group, which owns Poundland in the UK, will take control of dozens of Wilko store leases.
Poundland owner to take on up to 71 Wilko stores
Pepco Group confirmed that existing Wilko staff will have priority in applying for new jobs at Poundland.
Derby Alstom train factory jobs fear as orders dry up
Concerns are raised that thousands of jobs may be under threat at Alstom's Derby plant.
Slot machines go down in cyber-attack on MGM Resorts
Customers also report problems with payments and check-in as IT systems go down at the group's hotels.
Slug & Lettuce and Yates’s owner to charge more at peak hours
Stonegate, which owns Slug & Lettuce and Yates's bars, will add about 20p to a pint during busy periods.
Shoplifting an epidemic, says John Lewis boss
Dame Sharon White tells the BBC that shop workers are having to put up with abuse and attacks.
Triple lock means state pension set to rise by 8.5% in April
It will be the second significant rise in the state pension in two years, but could pull more into paying tax.
Pay matches price rises even as unemployment climbs
Wages are no longer being squeezed by inflation, but there are signs the jobs market is beginning to turn.
Pensions: Women get 35% less than men due to care responsibilities
Taking time off or working part-time means less money can be saved in pensions for retirement.