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FTSE edges up as investors bet on gambling giants

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JobCentre workers to stage fresh strike in pay row

The Hut Group sells beauty and nutrition products (The Hut Group/PA)

THG reveals deepening losses a day after takeover approach

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Nearly a quarter of subscription holders ‘say current service is too expensive’

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Prepayment meter rules ‘fail to deal’ with energy debt mountain, charity warns

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Priti Patel urges Government to consider offshore cable alternative to pylons

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What are the new rules suppliers have to follow to force-fit a prepayment meter?

Betting shop

Betting giant Entain posts growth amid strong Super Bowl betting

Job centre

UK unemployment rises unexpectedly as economic outlook weighs on jobs market

Commuters

UK unemployment rate rises and vacancies fall again as jobs market falters

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Free-range eggs to return to shelves as poultry restrictions ease

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EasyJet says demand ‘stronger than ever’ despite 31% fares increase

Cineworld

Cineworld ditches plans to sell businesses outside UK and US

An easyJet plane

EasyJet expects annual profits to exceed expectations

India Apple Store

Apple boss hails India’s ‘incredible energy’ as flagship store opens in Mumbai

A domestic electricity meter

Forced installation of prepayment meters to be banned in homes of over-85s

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Households with children and pets squeezed by rising living costs – survey

Someone in Tesco

Cost of cheddar cheese, white bread and porridge oats soar – Which?