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Firms will close this winter without help, warns business group

The British Chambers of Commerce calls for Covid-style support to be provided to businesses.

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Scottish firms facing 200% energy bill rises ‘are the lucky ones’

The body which speaks for Scotland’s small businesses says hikes of 500% are not unusual.

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Japanese yen slips to 24-year low against dollar

The US dollar hit a fresh high on strong employment data and the signal of higher interest rates.

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Switching to green fuel needs same urgency as Covid jab, says energy boss

Investing in green energy earlier would have meant cheaper electricity now, the boss of Octopus energy says.

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The people who wish they had an energy price cap

Thousands of families in homes with community heating are not protected by the energy price cap.

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When is a bestseller not necessarily a bestseller?

When publishers pay to get on a shop’s bestselling shelves or staff base rankings on sales forecasts.

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Dangerous e-bike chargers found on Amazon and eBay

The products have since been removed from sale after an investigation by a consumer safety charity.

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Uncertainty remains over some people’s energy rebates

Park home residents, tenants and others will receive cost of living payments but uncertainty remains.

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The inside scoop on ice cream innovation

It is one of our favourite treats, but just what really goes into getting ice cream onto your cone?

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OnlyFans owner makes $500m after spike in users

The platform, which is known for hosting adult content, has seen users increase since the pandemic.