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Why Trump’s UK state visit is mired with potential pitfalls
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Were saving £100 a month for our kids but they wont get it until theyre 57
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Tech billionaires seem to be doom prepping. Should we be worried?
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Energy investment of £28bn approved by regulator Ofgem
Posted onEnergy regulator Ofgem has approved £28bn in investment to improve the UK’s energy network. Most of the funding in the five-year plan will go towards maintaining gas networks, but £10.3bn will be used to strengthen the electricity transmission network. Households will see an additional £108 added to energy bills by 2031 under the plan. But…
