Economy: Same Old Problems Drive Growth

By Ed Conway, Economics Editor On the surface of it there were few surprises from the Office for National Statistics' latest revision of Britain's growth figures for the third quarter of the year, as it left its original estimate of 0.8% growth...

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Prime Minister's Questions: As It Happened

Prime Minister's Questions: As It Happened This website uses cookies. Cookies remember you so we can give you a better service online. By using this website or closing this message you are agreeing to our cookies notice. Cookies FAQs.x How...

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Royal Mail Reports £283m First Half Profits

Royal Mail has reported a near-doubling of operating profits to £283m for the first half of its financial year amid its controversial privatisation. In the wake of the sale of the 60% stake - which remains gripped by suggestions the taxpayer was short-changed...

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'Bedroom Tax' Leaves Disabled Fearing Eviction

By Jason Farrell, Sky News Correspondent Thousands of disabled people are cutting back on food and heating to pay for the so-called "bedroom tax", according to a group of leading charities. The chief executives of leading groups including Disability...

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'Nine Million In Severe Debt' Must Get Help

Fewer than 20% of the nine million people trapped in a severe debt spiral are getting any help to break free, according to a shocking study by a Government-backed body. Research by the Money Advice Service (MAS) found 8.8 million people are "over-indebted",...

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Whistle-Blower Backs Legal Protection Calls

The Government is being urged to draw up a statutory code on whistle-blowing to give people confidence to highlight their concerns. A report, compiled by industry and academic experts, suggests a code of practice would make it easier for workers...

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John Lewis Runs Out Of Bear and Hare Gifts

John Lewis Bear and Hare goods are up for auction on eBay for as much as twice the price after selling out in store with a month still to go until Christmas. Much of merchandise linked to the retail chain's £7m Christmas advert, including the alarm...

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Hg Capital Revs Up Plan For Leasing Giant

By Mark Kleinman, City Editor The private equity group Hg Capital is motoring towards a deal to buy one of the UK's biggest vehicle leasing firms in the first stage of an attempt to establish an industry powerhouse. Sky News has learnt that Hg...

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Migrant Benefit Clampdown: PM Under Fire

David Cameron has been sharply criticised over his announcement of immigrant benefit curbs amid fears of an influx of Romanians and Bulgarians in the new year. The Prime Minister was accused of "hysteria" by the European employment commissioner Laszlo...

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Npower 'To Axe 1,400 Jobs' In Cost-Cutting Drive

Energy giant npower is set to announce plans to move 1,400 jobs to India and transfer hundreds of others to another company. The supplier is expected to confirm on Thursday it will outsource frontline call centre operations to a third party in the UK,...

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