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Why car parks are the hottest space in solar power

Car parks are a good place for solar panels, providing shade and electricity where it is needed.

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Why food bills aren’t shrinking – five things to know

Prices in the shops remain much higher than a year ago, despite falls in energy and food costs.

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Mike Ashley thinks luxury Flannels shops ‘bonkers’, says boss

Michael Murray says his father-in-law can’t understand why people spend so much on luxury fashion.

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Energy bills predicted to fall from July by nearly £450

Ofgem is poised to announce a cut in its price cap next week, according to an energy consultancy firm.

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Long-term sick: How record number is changing UK economy

For every 13 people working one person is long-term sick – and economists say it is harming growth.

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G7 Summit: Africa seeks new role as nations eye its resources

As wealthy nations compete, Africa wants to keep more of the benefits from its natural resources.

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Finance delays for divorcing teachers and NHS staff as pensions recalculated

Both current and retired staff face “a severe and drastic impact” from the delays, say solicitors.

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Flooding: Toilet bungs and other prevention measures to save homes

A campaign will urge homeowners to consider simple measures to save costs and heartache from flooding.

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Network Rail says infrastructure will get less reliable

Extreme weather and rising costs are stretching the budget for maintaining rail infrastructure.

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Could a US debt default unleash global chaos?

The BBC examines four ways you could be affected if the US fails to reach a deal on its debt.