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Cineworld reportedly ‘preparing to file for bankruptcy’
The Cineworld chain, the world’s second largest, is reportedly “preparing to file for bankruptcy” after warning it was in discussions to restructure the business.
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London brought to halt by transport strikes
Today it was Londoners who were stopped in their tracks by industrial action, with strikes by both Tube workers and bus drivers.
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NHS bosses warn ‘unprecedented’ risk of death from cold weather and soaring energy bills
In a letter to ministers, the NHS Confederation and 100 health leaders have warned of an “unprecedented” risk of death from cold weather unless more is done to help people pay soaring energy bills.
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Royal Mail workers to strike against ‘leveling down agenda’, says union boss
Workers at the Royal Mail have overwhelmingly voted to extend industrial action in a dispute over pay and conditions.
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UK inflation rises to highest rate in 40 years as cost of living crisis deepens
Butter, milk, ready meals and bread. They’re all soaring in price, and the rising cost of food has helped to push inflation into double digits – its highest level for more than 40 years.
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Nadhim Zahawi: Poll finds only 12% believe chancellor working remotely is ‘appropriate’
We spoke to Chancellor of the Exchequer Nadhim Zahawi about the cost of living and whether it is “appropriate” to be working remotely during the crisis.
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UK economy shrinks by 0.1% in ‘prelude to recession’
The UK economy shrank by 0.1% in the three months to June, according to official figures – in what’s already being called a “prelude to recession”.
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Main concern should be to help millions who are already struggling to meet ends meet, says chair of the International Chamber of Commerce
We spoke to Paul Drechsler – the former president of the Confederation of British Industry and current chair of the International Chamber of Commerce.
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What could the new PM do to support the least well-off – and where would the money come from?
If Liz Truss does become the next prime minister, it’s being reported that she will hold an emergency budget on 21 September – barely two weeks into the job.
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Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak speak to Tory Party members at Eastbourne hustings
Tonight, Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak are speaking to party members at a hustings in Eastbourne.
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Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak clash over how to prevent a recession
Half of the adult population in the UK is already reducing energy usage in a bid to save money on rising bills.
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Major Tory donor accused of bribing former governor of Puerto Rico
Last night, the FBI arrested the former governor of Puerto Rico on bribery charges. The US Department of Justice alleged an international banker made political donations in return for tampering with an investigation into his bank.
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‘If we don’t see action, this is going to be a cold and dark winter for so many people,’ says Joseph Rowntree Foundation Adviser
The Bank of England governor was at pains to explain the role of soaring energy prices in driving inflation, with the regulator Ofgem confirming it will now update its price cap more frequently.
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Social care sector already crippled by cost of living crisis, as interest rates rise
One area already hit by the cost-of-living crisis is the social care sector.
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BBC launches inquiry into response to claims against DJ Tim Westwood
The conduct of former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood is to be investigated by an independent BBC inquiry led by a barrister.