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Government to buy part of National Grid to help meet climate targets

Boris Johnson

Johnson says putting up tax to fund NHS is ‘unquestionably right’

Hyve's Shoptalk event

Events firm Hyve to sell Russian business in wake of Ukraine war

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How will the rise in national insurance affect you?

Houses under construction

Construction companies see six-month highs in rising costs

Fitting insulation in a loft

Britons back insulation as most important route to curb Russian gas use – poll

Petrol pumps

Drivers suffer biggest monthly surge in fuel prices

Imperial Brands cigarettes

Rizla owner Imperial Brands on track despite weak European tobacco sales

A British Airways Boeing 747 plane

More than 100 UK flights axed on Wednesday

A fast food menu

Food strategy chief doubts impact of new calorie labelling plan

Contractors work on a high-rise building

Cladding works set to cost housebuilder Redrow £200m

P&O Ferries

Former P&O employee sues company for unfair dismissal and discrimination

A piggy bank being smashed

Households’ financial wellbeing ‘at lowest point in two years’

A power station

UK emissions data should be published alongside economic growth figures, say MPs

Sir Ed Davey

Lib Dems push for tax cut as inflation predicted to add £40bn to VAT bill

Cladding work

Crest and Taylor Wimpey reveal hefty bills for cladding works after new pledge

Electricity pylons

Sun shines on utility companies as FTSE outperforms peers

Rockets

Amazon links up with rocket companies to provide affordable broadband