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'Tone deaf at best' – advice to stock up on essentials worries experts and low-income families
Some families say they cannot afford to stockpile in line with the government's advice.
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Landline switchover could cut people off in emergency, minister warned
Plans to switch to digital landlines by January could leave remote areas of the UK vulnerable, MPs say.
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After a year of uncertainty, Job Corps is making a comeback
Last year, President Trump ordered more than 100 Job Corps training programs to close to save federal funds. A lawsuit…
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Why this British plumber prefers working in Poland
Poland is now achieving formidable economic growth rates and fast rising living standards
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More cats abandoned 'due to rising costs'
A shelter says it has looked after 150 more cats and kittens this summer than last year.
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Budget 2026: Key points at a glance
Here’s what you need to know from John Healey’s first Budget, as the chancellor sets out the government’s tax and…
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How the beauty industry is boosting High Streets
Marie Camara believes beauty and personal care businesses play a key role in supporting high streets.
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First-time buyer wary of Budget housing loan scheme
Luke Anstee has been saving for three years but says rising living costs make home ownership harder.
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Mbappé sorry for 'ill-judged' Mao remark after backlash in China
The France star had referred to the former Chinese leader as a "dictator" during an interview about memes.
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Rise in sales of radios and tinned foods, say retailers, after call to stock up
Figures obtained by BBC Newsnight show large spikes in sales of torches, radios and power banks.
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Will the Budget pass Burnham's Makerfield test?
People in the prime minister's constituency say rising costs are squeezing household finances.
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First-time buyers hoping for help from the Budget
Aspiring homeowners say rent, rising costs and house prices are delaying plans to buy.