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Civil service pension backlog ‘overwhelmed’ Capita, boss says
Thousands of retiring civil servants have been left without pension payments causing hardship for some.
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The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?
The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.
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Lloyds Banking Group to close another 95 branches
The closures have been announced days after Santander said it would shut branches.
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Would you pay £7.50 for a pint of Guinness?
A Market Rasen pub asks customers about the cost of Guinness ahead of a price increase in April.
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Serial rail fare evader fined £3,600 over 112 unpaid tickets
Charles Brohiri travelled without buying a ticket on 112 train journeys over a period of nearly two years.
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US jobs see surprise growth in January after weak 2025
Employers added a greater than expected 130,000 jobs in January, according to the latest figures.
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Oatly loses long-running ‘milk’ battle with dairy lobby
The plant-based drink maker can no longer use the term 'milk' to market its products.
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More than 180 survivors engaged in Harrods abuse redress scheme
The late Mohamed Al Fayed has been accused of sexual harassment during his time as owner.
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What’s driving Northern Ireland’s falling fuel prices?
As petrol prices fall to their lowest levels in five years, BBC News NI takes a look at what's behind the drop.
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Children bombarded with weight loss drug ads online, says commissioner
The Children's Commissioner suggested social media advertising for children should be banned.
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