High stakes for fixed-odds betting machines
Craig TaylorAhead of new rules for fixed-odds betting machines, four people outline the pros and cons. BBC News – Business
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Npower to raise energy prices by 5.3%
One million customers will see their annual dual fuel bills rise by an average of £64. BBC News – Business
Bank of England to decide on whether to raise rates
A slowdown in economic growth seems set to delay any interest rate rise until at least August. BBC News – Business
House prices see biggest monthly fall since 2010, Halifax says
Property prices dropped by 3.1% in April, the Halifax says, as demand for homes softened. BBC News – Business
Air France could ‘disappear’ as more strikes begin
France’s economy minister says the national carrier could ‘disappear’, as staff begin another strike. BBC News – Business
TSB computer fiasco: ‘Our 24 hours of moving chaos’
The Jones family’s belongings were packed in a removals van, but TSB’s computer fiasco put their move in doubt. BBC News – Business