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'Unprecedented' numbers seeking debt help post-Christmas, say charities
Debt charities say that calls have risen compared with last year as people are urged to seek help. Source link
Trump's Venezuela oil meeting starts with few concrete promises
“Today it’s uninvestable,” Exxon chief executive Darren Woods says of Venezuela. Source link
EU reaches South America trade deal after 25 years of talks
Some farmers in Europe opposed the deal, but the EU Commission said it had listened to their concerns. Source link
US job creation in 2025 slows to weakest since Covid
Employment growth for the world’s largest economy eased significantly last year. Source link
US calls Argentina peso bet a 'homerun deal'
The US Treasury Secretary said the US no longer held pesos in its exchange stabilisation fund. Source link
Martin Lewis on 'the most dangerous form of mainstream debt in the UK'
Martin Lewis explains how building up overdraft debt compares to credit card debt. Source link
Ofcom urged to use 'banning' powers over X AI deepfakes
It follows an ongoing backlash against the use of X’s AI Grok to digitally remove clothing from images. Source link
More businesses call to be included in pub rates backtrack
High street shops, pharmacies and music venues have said that the axing of planned increases to business rates for pubs should apply to them too. Source link
Weight loss jabs affecting Greggs, boss says
The Greggs boss says there is “no doubt” weight loss jabs have led it to having a healthier menu. Source link
Homeless charity concerned over energy costs
An increasing number of people cannot afford to heat their homes in winter, says a charity boss. Source link