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Hershey sued in US over metal in dark chocolate claim

The lawsuit alleges that three Hershey products contain harmful levels of lead and cadmium.

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The high street shops thriving after a tough year

It has been a tough year with more challenges to come, but some retailers are proving the fittest can survive.

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Buses: More cuts to services to come, operators warn

Campaigners say a temporary £2 maximum fare will not stem a fall in passengers, amid service cuts.

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Strikes: Ministers refusing to negotiate on pay, says union body

Its new general secretary Paul Nowak has suggested the government is “hiding behind” pay review bodies.

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Energy giant ExxonMobil sues EU to block energy windfall tax

The US company says the levy on its profits will discourage future investment in Europe.

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Energy bills: Big energy suppliers make small changes to bills

Slight changes to gas and electricity rates are likely to add only pennies, not pounds, to your bill.

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Strikes: Airport, rail and driving test staff resume action

About 1,000 staff at six UK airports are once again taking industrial action over pay and conditions.

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Post-Christmas shopping footfall beats Boxing Day

More people ventured out to stores on 27 December but overall numbers are below pre-Covid levels.

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Domino’s Pizza considers selling Russian business

The firm operating the Russian franchise may sell up, 10 months after the invasion of Ukraine.

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Covid in China: People rush to book travel as borders finally reopen

But Chinese tourists will not have unfettered access to all countries – as some impose restrictions.