Surprise mobile mid-contract price rises banned
It comes after customers complained of not being able to plan for price rises.
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China's Population Fell Again Despite a Surprise Rise in Births
The country’s population fell for a third straight year as deaths outpaced births.The Wall Street Journal - 10h -
Chinese consumer prices barely rise as deflationary pressure weighs
Beijing has struggled to stimulate domestic demand in economyFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Consumers could face price rises of 20% in 2025, trade experts warn
Global instability and possibility of Trump administration imposing tariffs may disrupt flow of goods . The price of household staples including food and drink could climb by as much as 20% in 2025 ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
‘Inflation levels seem to be increasing’: Businesses are worried about tariffs and rising prices.
The holiday shopping season gave a boost to service-oriented companies in December, but top executives were wary of potential Trump tariffs and a recent uptick in inflation.MarketWatch - Jan. 7 -
Next blames clothes price rises on wage increases set out in Budget
The retailer expects employee costs to increase by £73m due in part to rising National InsuranceBBC News - Jan. 7 -
Stormzy banned from driving for using mobile phone
An off-duty police officer caught him using a mobile phone behind the wheel of a Rolls-Royce.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
UK house prices rise more than expected in December
Month-on-month increase of 0.7% takes average house price close to record highFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Energy prices rise with warnings of more pain to come
The new year starts with a 1% increase in domestic gas and electricity prices under Ofgem's price cap.BBC News - Jan. 1
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A judge says Callum Parslow's "unprovoked assault" on Nahom Hagos was "undoubtedly a terror attack".BBC News - 9m -
Strict mortgage rules could be eased to allow more people to borrow for a home
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Liam Payne's friend sues singer's dad for defamation over statements after death
Roger Nores has contested Geoff Payne's claims he "abandoned" the late One Direction singer.BBC News - 4h -
'Once-in-a-century' discovery reveals spectacular luxury of Pompeii
A huge private bathhouse is found after lying hidden for 2,000 years under volcanic rock and ash.BBC News - 7h
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LA fires live updates: 18 missing as death toll rises
At least 27 people are believed to be dead and more than a dozen others remain unaccounted for as multiple wildfires rage across Southern California.ABC News - 4m -
Miami Dolphins named designated home team for NFL’s first game in Madrid
The Miami Dolphins will travel to Madrid this fall for the NFL’s first regular-season game in Spain.NBC News - 8m -
White supremacist jailed for what judge says was asylum terror attack
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Kristi Noem's opening statement at Senate confirmation hearing for Homeland Security secretary
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