Energy price cap: Typical energy bill set to rise £800 a year in October
Craig TaylorIndustry regulator Ofgem warns households that they should expect higher energy bills this winter. BBC News – Business
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Cost of living: Two-child families paying £400 a month more
The rising cost of energy, transport and childcare is forcing families to make tough choices. BBC News – Business
Will there be a national rail strike?
A strike ballot of 40,000 members of the RMT union closes on Tuesday. BBC News – Business
Retail sales jump in April driven by cigarettes and alcohol
Demand for tobacco and alcohol was behind a surprise rise in sales, but the longer term trend is still down. BBC News – Business
Cost of living: Calls to bring benefit and pension rises forward
Big increases are due next April but charities say soaring prices mean people need the money now. BBC News – Business
Job vacancies outpace unemployment for first time
The unemployment rate falls to its lowest level for nearly 50 years between January and March. BBC News – Business