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Cost of living crisis

Revealed: Supermarket where prices have risen fastest

The price of own-brand and budget products in supermarkets has been rising far faster than premium and branded items during the cost of living crisis, new figures suggest.

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Evening Standard
FTSE 100 Live: House prices in biggest fall since 2008, oil below $80
The average house price slid 2.3% in November, the largest monthly drop recorded by lender Halifax since October 2008. The decline, which follows the mortgage market volatility seen in the wake of the mini budget, reduces the annual rate of house price growth to 4.7% from 8.2% the previous month. Oil prices, meanwhile, are at their lowest level in nearly a year as the demand outlook is hit by recession warnings in the US economy.

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The Guardian
‘So many people need help, but we can’t give them the care they deserve’: the diary of a nurse
From staff shortages and closing clinics, to patients who haven’t had a face-to-face appointment in years – ahead of the nursing strike, a diabetes specialist reveals their day-to-day struggles

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The Guardian
Moonpig cuts annual revenue forecast as Royal Mail strikes hit business
Figure for personalised card retailer expected to be about £320m rather than £350m

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Evening Standard
Mayor triggers emergency cold weather measures as London set to shiver
Emergency cold weather measures were activated by Sadiq Khan on Wednesday amid concern that plummeting temperatures posed a risk to life. The mayor asked councils and charities to provide extra beds for people sleeping rough as forecasters predicted below-freezing conditions in the capital overnight. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for the East Coast and northern Scotland.

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The Independent
UK house prices see biggest monthly fall since 2008, Halifax says
November drop ‘reflects worst of market volatility over recent months’

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The Telegraph
Your broadband bill may soar by £50 next year – here’s how to beat the price rise
If you look at your broadband contract, you might find an unpleasant surprise buried in the small print. Most big-name providers include a clause that lets them raise their prices every year, generally by a few percentage points above the rate of inflation.

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The Independent
UK weather: Snow sweeps in on Arctic winds as temperatures could drop below -10C
Met Office warns ice poses risk for many, especially in Scotland

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The Independent
Ambulances won’t respond if elderly fall during strikes, health secretary warns
’At the moment the trade unions are saying those things wouldn’t be covered,’ Steve Barclay says

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The Independent
Strike news – live: Ambulances ‘will not attend to elderly falls at home on walkout days
Walkouts planned to help staff ‘ get off the breadline’

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The National
Teachers across Scotland begin two days of strike action
SCHOOLS across Scotland will be hit by teachers’ strikes as members of two trade unions take action on Wednesday and Thursday.

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