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Jobs under threat at Direct Line

Direct Line becomes latest to warn over hit from rising cost of claims

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Deliveroo cuts sales outlook as takeaway demand slumps amid cost crunch

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Profit warnings spike amid economic problems

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Average asking price for a home hits record high for sixth month in a row

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Almost a third of pub visits alcohol-free as drinkers moderate, research finds

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Amazon takes on Tesco with grocery price promise

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Waiting list for food charity The Felix Project surpasses 700

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Devolved finance ministers push Chancellor over cost-of-living crisis support

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Rail strikes to go ahead as ‘no-one’s coming to the table’, union leader says

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M&S removes ‘best before’ dates from fruit and vegetables to tackle food waste

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Minister: Every 1% of food price inflation adds £33 to average annual bill

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Eyes on inflation impact as Ocado to report

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‘1.3 million families facing cost-of-living crisis with no savings buffer’

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Hull Trains drivers in 24-hour strike over pay and conditions

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Unions’ anger at potential 5% pay offer to public sector workers

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BT workers to stage two 24-hour strikes over pay

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Car makers and engineering firms help drive European stocks higher

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Eyes on inflation impact as Ocado to report