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Nearly half of toys sold under £15 as parents cut back
An “unsettled economy” is blamed for falling sales of toys for the third consecutive year. An “unsettled economy” is blamed for falling sales of toys for the third consecutive year.
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Thousands on hold to HMRC ‘cut off after 70 minutes’
HMRC denies running a “deliberately poor” phone service in an attempt to push customers online. HMRC denies running a “deliberately poor” phone service in an attempt to push customers online.
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Pay after inflation rises at fastest rate since 2021
Wage growth increased by 3.4% after taking into account inflation, driven by strong increases in the private sector. Wage growth increased by 3.4% after taking into account inflation, driven by strong increases in the private sector.
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Waitrose brings back free coffee for non-shoppers
The supermarket’s loyalty scheme members can get a hot drink without making a purchase. The supermarket’s loyalty scheme members can get a hot drink without making a purchase.
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Heathrow and Gatwick airport could expand under plans
Airports across the UK could expand as part of the government’s drive for economic growth. Airports across the UK could expand as part of the government’s drive for economic growth.
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