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Heathrow third runway ‘to breach climate change laws’

Plans to expand Heathrow Airport are set to breach the government’s climate change laws, advisers warn.

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Southern rail service hits national punctuality figures

Persistent problems on train services at Southern are dragging down national punctuality levels, the rail regulator says.

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Iceland launches legal challenge over supermarket name

The Icelandic government confirms it is taking legal action against the supermarket chain Iceland in a trademark dispute over using the name.

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Black Friday

Black Friday is now one of the UK’s busiest shopping days, but how can you spot a genuine bargain?

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How much will Brexit cost?

The Office for Budget Responsibility says the vote to leave the EU will add £58.7bn to government borrowing by 2020-21. Is that too gloomy?

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Jigsaw boss: Black Friday is a ‘complete and utter deception’

The head of fashion chain Jigsaw says his shops will not be offering any discounts on Black Friday as the day is a “complete deception”.

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Autumn Statement: Workers’ pay growth prospects dreadful, says IFS

The outlook for wages is “dreadful” with the squeeze on pay lasting for more than 10 years, the IFS says.

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IFS chief: ‘Worst decade for living standards’

The director of a leading economic think tank says the UK is experiencing “the worst decade for living standards”.

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Skyscanner sold to China travel firm Ctrip in £1.4bn deal

Travel search business Skyscanner is bought by Ctrip, China’s biggest online travel firm, in a deal that values it at £1.4bn ($1.75bn).

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Seoul scandals

Why is the Asian country constantly mired in allegations of political dishonesty?