Gas crisis: No chance lights will go out, says government
Craig TaylorBusiness secretary Kwasi Kwarteng says the UK has “more than sufficient capacity” amid gas price spike. BBC News – Business
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Gas price rise: US boss holds crisis gas talks with UK
Meat producers and supermarkets fear a shortage of CO2 will hit the availability of fresh produce. BBC News – Business
Unpaid state pension: ‘I’m disgusted by delays’
Thousands of people who have turned 66 have not been paid their state pensions and they are furious. BBC News – Business
Marks & Spencer blames Brexit as it closes 11 French stores
Brexit has made it “near impossible” for it to supply fresh and chilled products to France, the retailer says. BBC News – Business
Inflation: Price rises see record jump as food costs soar in August
The UK inflation rate hit 3.2% in the year to August, according to the latest official figures. BBC News – Business
Scrap Covid tests for most travellers, says industry
The government has “choked off” travel trade and 70% of firms plan redundancies, says Abta. BBC News – Business