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Five carmakers go on trial over emissions cheat claims
Emer MoreauBusiness reporter Getty Images A major lawsuit against five leading carmakers accused of cheating on emissions tests is set to begin at the High Court on Monday. The trial is the latest chapter of what has become known as the “dieselgate” scandal, with the companies facing allegations they used software to allow their cars…
Isas, cars and pensions: How the Budget affects you
Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondent Getty Images Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced her Budget, but details were published early by the official forecaster. Here are the key measures and how they will affect you and your money. You may pay more tax The amount of income at which you pay different rates of income tax…
Two South East charities get £300k to support older residents
Almost £300,000 has been awarded to two charities in the South East to support the work they do with older residents in financial hardship. The body Independent Age has given £149,997 to Citizens Advice Swale, in Kent, and a further £150,000 to Age UK East Sussex. The funding provided to the charities is designed to…
Competition watchdog investigating eight firms over online pricing
Investigations have been opened into eight companies, including ticket resellers and driving schools, by the UK’s competition regulator as part of a review of online pricing practices. The cases are the first launched by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) under new consumer protection powers, and are looking at actions such as mandatory additional charges,…
Bodycare to shut remaining stores with loss of 444 jobs
All remaining Bodycare stores are to close with the loss of 444 jobs after the health and beauty chain’s administrators failed to find a buyer for the shops. The business, which fell into administration earlier this month, was “no longer viable to continue” trading because of “the shortage of stock and significant costs” associated with…
Sheffield’s Baby Basics UK opens bigger premises to meet demand
A baby bank which supports families with vulnerable children has moved to a bigger premises to help meet demand for its services. Baby Basics UK, which provides practical essentials to families with children up to five years old, has moved to Albion House in Savile Street, Sheffield. Since 2019 it said demand for help had…
