Car insurance reaches record highs, industry finds
Craig TaylorInflation and rise in vehicle repair costs to blame as average premiums reach £511, insurance industry says. BBC News – Business
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Struggling Wilko suspends home delivery orders
The High Street retailer faces collapse if it cannot secure fresh investment by next week. BBC News – Business
Higher food prices may be here to stay, says Bank economist
Chief economist Huw Pill has warned that food prices may never return to levels previously seen. BBC News – Business
Barbie film hits $1bn mark at global box office
The pink-hued film has drawn in $ 1.03bn around the world, according to distributor Warner Bros. BBC News – Business
House prices are falling, so why can’t I afford a home?
Figures this week showed house prices falling, but mortgage costs remain high. BBC News – Business
What has gone wrong at Wilko?
The discount retailer was founded in 1930 but has faced a raft of problems in recent years. BBC News – Business