NI to become first in the UK to introduce graduated driving licences
The new rules will be introduced in October and are described as the most significant reform of driver licensing for 70 years.
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Millions to benefit as minister announces cap on 'scam' ground rents
Ground rents for leaseholders will be capped at £250 a year before dropping to a peppercorn rent after 40 years, Steve Reed has announced.
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Ground rents to be capped at £250 a year for leaseholders
The reforms for England and Wales will be published in a draft bill, which will be introduced later.
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India and EU announce landmark trade deal
The long-awaited deal comes as both Delhi and Brussels contend with economic and geopolitical pressure from the US.
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'Very deep poverty' hits 6.8 million in the UK
The number of people living in "very deep poverty" in the UK is at the highest level in more than 30 years, a charity has warned.
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India and EU set to announce landmark trade deal
The long-awaited deal comes as both Delhi and Brussels contend with economic and geopolitical pressure from the US.
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Winter shelter sees highest demand in years
Northampton Hope Centre staff say people who need the shelter could be turned away by next week.
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Change aims to make credit card access 'simpler'
A legal loophole stopping islanders apply for credit cards has been removed by the States.
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Photo project to highlight effect of fuel poverty
Citiziens Advice Shropshire is working with Aston University on the exhibition project.
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Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp to trial premium subscriptions
Under the plan, access to Meta platforms' core services would remain free to use.
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Warning over record number of people in 'very deep poverty'
The number of people living in "very deep poverty" in the UK is at the highest level in more than 30 years, a charity has warned.
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Meta to trial premium subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp
Under the plan, access to the platforms' core services would remain free to use.
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Airlines pay out millions after initially rejecting claims
Passengers accuse carriers of "confusing" them into dropping compensation claims for cancelled flights.
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Can India be a player in the computer chip industry?
India is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in building up a computer chip industry.
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Trump raises US tariffs on South Korea imports to 25%
The US president said he was frustrated that lawmakers in Seoul had yet to approve a trade deal between the two countries that was reached last year.
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Claire's collapse into administration renews high street fears
The British operations of Claire's, the accessories retailer, have collapsed into administration just four months after their last brush with insolvency, putting more than 1,000 high street jobs at risk.
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US government invests $1.6bn for stake in rare earths firm
The deal is the Trump administration's latest attempt to reduce its reliance on China.
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Tech rental subscription service Raylo clicks on £30m fundraising
A consumer tech rental service which has struck partnerships with Apple, Dyson and Sony's PlayStation brand has landed £30m in new financial backing and an alliance with LG, the Korean electronics giant.
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Over 700,000 graduates out of work and claiming benefits, analysis suggests
The government says it has commissioned a review into "what's holding the younger generation back".
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'The pay is painfully low': Criminal barrister on salaries and why no one is being honest about the justice system
If you've ever spent your morning commute daydreaming about starting afresh with your career, this feature is for you. Each Monday, we speak to someone from a different profession to discover what it's really like. This week we chat to barrister Benjamin Knight, from Central Chambers, Manchester, and Liberal Chambers, London.
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