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The UK faces its biggest drop in living standards on record as the surging cost of living eats into people’s wages. The government’s forecaster said that household incomes – once…

Single-use items like plastic cutlery, plates and trays will be banned in England, the government has confirmed. It is not clear when the ban will come into effect, but it…

Apple is planning a buy now pay later (BNPL) service as part of its new operating system, iOS 16. Apple Pay Later will allow users in the US to spread…

Oil prices rose on Monday following an agreement by the G7 group of nations and its allies to cap the price of Russian oil at $60 (£49) a barrel. Brent…

South Africa’s economy grew by a surprising 1.6 % in the third quarter of 2022. The much larger than expected growth has surprised analysts and it comes amid continued power…

The UK has agreed to double imports of US gas over the next year as it tries to stabilise soaring energy prices. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the plan would…