The Prime Minister told MPs the Rycroft review set out the ‘stark threats posed by illicit finance’.
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Which items saw a jump in inflation in February – and where did it ease?
by News Roomby News RoomRefrigerators, freezers and fridge-freezers: January down 4.2%, February up 7.5%Coffee machines and tea-makers: Jan up 0.1%, Feb up 5.4%Mineral or spring waters: Jan up 3.3%, Feb up 7.2%Passenger air travel:…
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Inflation expected to remain at 3% before Middle East conflict sparks jump
by News Roomby News RoomAnalysts are expecting CPI to have held relatively steady in February, or dipped slightly, from the 3% level recorded in January.
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Households could face 8% jump in food prices due to Iran war, experts warn
by News Roomby News RoomIGD (Institute of Grocery Distribution) said the conflict in the Middle East could result in food inflation more than doubling by the summer.
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The FTSE 100 index closed up 71.01 points on Tuesday.
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Posties told to leave hospital letters in racks to prioritise parcels – union
by News Roomby News RoomMartin Walsh, deputy general secretary of the CWU, told the Business and Trade Committee that Royal Mail is facing a “retention crisis”, with postal staff “working harder than they’ve ever…
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Rachel Reeves warns of ‘significant’ economic challenges from Iran war
by News Roomby News RoomAt Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting, Defence Secretary John Healey told ministers the UK had defended allies in Israel, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan from attacks overnight, “while a counter-drone team…
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Vets to be legally required to publish price lists and cap prescription fees
by News Roomby News RoomThe Competition and Markets Authority’s reforms aim to help pet owners better navigate the vet services market.
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Heat pumps for new homes, and plug-in solar due in shops in months – ministers
by News Roomby News RoomUnder the new standards, homes will be built with heat pumps or linked to heating networks, rather than gas boilers, and the majority of homes – with some exceptions –…
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UK ‘urgently’ needs more domestic oil and gas from North Sea, trade body says
by News Roomby News RoomA report by Offshore Energies UK warned maintaining domestic supply is essential for energy security and affordability.