Shoppers told to plan ahead for Christmas amid port delays
Craig TaylorThe guidance comes as the UK’s biggest commercial port Felixstowe, says the situation is improving. BBC News – Business
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PM expected to back loans for gas price-hit firms
Boris Johnson is set to approve plans for emergency loans to energy-intensive firms, the BBC understands. BBC News – Business
Kraft Heinz says people must get used to higher food prices
The boss of the food giant says rising prices are partly due to pandemic disruption. BBC News – Business
Energy prices: Significant rises to come, says regulator Ofgem
Households will again see big rises in energy bills next spring, warns regulator Ofgem. BBC News – Business
Up to 1.5m more could struggle to pay energy bills next year
Rising gas and electricity bills will plunge many more households into fuel poverty next year, says charity. BBC News – Business
Overseas workers only way to solve shortages, says Next boss
Next boss Lord Wolfson says hiring overseas workers under a visa tax scheme is the solution to shortages. BBC News – Business