Saturday, October 31, 2026

Burnham 'ready to support' Poundland staff as retailer faces collapse

Poundland's bosses are filing a notice of intention to appoint administrators to the business.

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The South West reacts to Budget announcements

Tourism and business leaders have been reacting to John Healey's first Budget as chancellor.

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US interest rates held steady and economy grows - what it means for you

The Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions affect everything from mortgages to car loans

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Watch: Hundreds queue for city's new Lego store

Fans queued for hours ahead of the opening of a new Lego Store in Norwich.

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Faisal Islam: This Budget was micro and that was deliberate

Chancellor John Healey's plans fall short of radical action to create a promised new economic model.

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Bereaved families will not face tax bill over pension delays under new rules

Campaigners had warned some families could face an unfair financial penalty because of delays which were not their fault.

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Your pay, energy bills and savings: How the Budget affects you

Changes announced by Chancellor John Healey in his first Budget will affect your finances directly. Here's how.

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Your pay, energy bills and savings: How the Budget affects you

Changes announced by Chancellor John Healey in his first Budget will affect your finances directly. Here's how.

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Friday, October 30, 2026

DoorDash to buy Instacart in $17bn deal it says will expand customer options

Instacart shoppers will be able to buy from 150,000 stores, compared to the 100,000 currently available on the platform, the firms said.

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'Painful' years ahead, think tanks warn, as living standards set to fall

Budget forecasts show growth in living standards grinding almost to a halt.

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