McDonald’s puts up prices on five menu items
Craig TaylorThe fast food chain says rising food and energy costs mean its prices are going up. BBC News – Business
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Ford to cut one in five jobs in the UK
The carmaker will cut 1,300 jobs, mainly at its research and development site in Essex. BBC News – Business
Facing never-ending queues on the debt frontline
A day in the life of a woman helping people with debt as charities report record requests for help. BBC News – Business
New rail strikes ballot to start soon – RMT’s Mick Lynch
Mick Lynch says the union will keep talking to rail firms, after it rejected an offer on pay on Friday. BBC News – Business
RMT union rejects latest offers in rail dispute
The union calls the deals from both Network Rail and the train operating companies “dreadful”. BBC News – Business
Disney to cut 7,000 jobs as streaming numbers fall for first time
The entertainment firm, under returning boss Bob Iger, reports the first fall in subscribers since its launch. BBC News – Business