The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed – driven partly by essentials.
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Pay freeze for Father Christmas but elves fare better
Some seasonal workers have seen pay rises this year but Santas may have to tighten their belts.
Employment Rights Bill clears last parliamentary hurdle
Business Secretary Peter Kyle he was “delighted” the bill had completed its passage through the House of Lords.
EU waters down plans to end petrol and diesel car sales by 2035
Carmakers, particularly in Germany, have lobbied heavily for concessions to the planned rules.
Young workers hit hard as UK unemployment rate rises to 5.1%
UK job vacancies flatline in a “subdued labour market”, but average earnings still higher than inflation.
Downing Street insists negotiations over US-UK tech deal still live
When the partnership was unveiled in September the UK government said it would “shape the futures of millions of people”.
Sunak defends Covid loan scheme over excessive fraud claims
Critics say Bounce Back Loans were vulnerable to fraud, but Sunak cited need for speedy rollout
‘Throw the parcel at the door’ – Evri couriers cutting corners to earn a better wage
BBC Panorama investigates the delivery firm – a market leader with the worst reputation for non-deliveries.
Ofcom investigates BT and Three for failing to connect 999 calls
The companies have been fined in the past over outages leaving customers unable to call emergency services.
Furlough not perfect but prevented mass unemployment, Sunak says
The former PM, who was chancellor during the crisis, says there was no “playbook” of how to respond to the