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Home heating oil costs in rural Lancashire doubles – councillors

One elderly couple had to find £1,000 for an oil delivery and suppliers are not giving quotes, a councillor says.

State pension age starts rising to 67 – here’s how much you get and when

The age at which people can start receiving the state pension is going up in stages over the next two years.

Iran war: No “short-term” jet fuel shortage says Guernsey airline

No shortage but Aurigny is spending 120% more on fuel than it was prior to the war, its boss says.

US jobs surge in March despite Iran war

Employers added 178,000 jobs, far more than had expected, the Labor Department says.

M&S boss calls for more action on crime and abuse of staff

Thinus Keeve's comments come days after an M&S store was targeted during disorder in south London.

Your subscription trap stories: ‘I ended up paying £500’

Many readers have experienced the ordeal of cancelling a subscription.

Pharmaceuticals face 100% tariffs in US – unless they have a deal

The order does not affect generic medicines, the most commonly used in the US.

Jaguar Land Rover sees sales recover after cyber attack

Work at plants in Solihull, Halewood and outside Wolverhampton restarted in October.

National Minimum Wage rises this week

Around 2.7 million people are set to receive a pay rise this week as the national minimum wage goes up by 50p to £12.71...

New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions

A crackdown on "subscription traps" could save the average person nearly £170 a year, according to the Department for Business and Trade.

What is the triple lock and how much is the state pension worth?

The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases.

County Durham charity helps parents during Easter holidays

Live Well North East holds fitness classes for parents which cost £4 but offers free childcare.

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