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Russian rouble falls to 16-month low against US dollar
The currency has been hit by rising imports and higher military spending for the Ukraine war.
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Ethnic minority workers in insecure jobs up 132% since 2011
New data shows the number of white people working in insecure jobs rose by a much smaller amount.
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Wilko: Bidders given Wednesday deadline for rescue offers
The cash-strapped homewares chain has collapsed into administration and put 12,500 jobs at risk.
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Pay: Firms fight back with counteroffers to keep staff
A survey finds companies are willing to match or better new job offers but risk fuelling inflation.
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Frome declares housing crisis as rents soar out of reach
People in a popular Somerset town are trying to draw attention to a shortage of affordable housing.
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L’Occitane shares jump as buyout on the cards
The skincare chain has said its controlling shareholder is considering a potential deal to take it private.
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Video doorbells: Police embrace them but do they cut crime?
The smart doorbells have soared in popularity, but they may not help reduce the number of break-ins.
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Zuckerberg says Musk ‘not serious’ about cage fight
Doubt hangs over the billionaires' fight plans, but Musk suggests he is open to a bout on Monday.
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Pub takeaway drinks rules to be continued for 18 months
Landlords in England and Wales will be able to continue selling takeaway drinks through hatches under Covid-era rules.
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Why US tech giants are threatening to quit the UK
Some tech giants feel they might have reached a "tipping point" due to new legislation.
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