Chancellor must do more to help poorest households, charity says
Craig TaylorOne debt charity is calling on Rishi Sunak to increase benefits in line with the rising cost of living. BBC News – Business
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Cost of living: Calls for targeted help to cut energy bills
Millions of people may have to spend less on food and clothing to afford higher bills, an energy boss says. BBC News – Business
Burger King Russia partner ‘refuses’ to shut shops
Restaurant Brands International says it demanded that its local operator close its Russian restaurants. BBC News – Business
Universal credit claimants ‘overwhelmed’ by debt
Many people getting universal credit can’t cover the rising cost of living, says charity. BBC News – Business
Oil price falls below $100 but petrol hits new high
Motoring groups call for fuel prices to fall as Brent crude drops to its lowest for two weeks. BBC News – Business
Cost of living: Food boss says prices could rise by up to 15%
The boss of food firm 2 Sisters warns prices will jump as a result of the war in Ukraine. BBC News – Business