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Helen Greaney

Britain’s poorest are £600 worse off for cost of living crisis

Startling stats reveal that the gap between Britain's richest and poorest has widened due to the freeze in income tax thresholds and the current cost...

£12 million invested in rail infrastructure at London Gateway to meet demand

Global logistics provider DP World is spending £12 million on two new Rail Mounted Gantry cranes at London Gateway. The cranes - used for the quick,...

Carbon neutral architects share ambitious sustainability targets

Architecture practice Pascall+Watson has announced ambitious new sustainability targets – which include a pledge to reduce the company’s emissions by 90 per cent by 2040. The...

Council tax increase will fund 500 extra PCSOs

Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, has moved to protect public services by increasing council tax to fund vital police recruits. In his draft budget for...

RMT members to join thousands on strike in February

Train drivers who belong to the RMT union will strike on February 1 and 3. The union said members at 14 train operators - Chiltern Railways,...

Paperchase lines up administrators with nearly 100 stores at risk

Stationery chain Paperchase has put administrators on standby as it races to find a rescue buyer. Sky News reported that Begbies Traynor has been lined up...

Does your favourite meal deal match up with the nation’s?

We've all been into Tesco and grabbed a 'meal deal' - sandwich, snack and drink for £3.40. But now the supermarket has unveiled the nation’s favourite...

Britain has the highest electricity bills in the world, data finds

New stats reveal that the UK has the highest electricity bills in the world. The data compiled by BOXT, looks at government stats on electricity prices...

Chancellor slashes financial support for businesses

The treasury has announced a scaled-back energy support scheme for businesses from the start of April. A new energy scheme for businesses, charities, and the public...

Dagenham ‘green’ plant has capacity to power 10,000 homes

The days of excess Christmas eating are now behind us, and left with it are piles of excess sprouts, mince pies, roast potates and more. But...

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