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Middle East war has pushed up air fares 24%, research shows
The consultancy Teneo says airspace restrictions caused by the conflict have forced airlines to reroute many flights. Source link
Uni staff strike for cost of living 'weighting'
Library, museum, finance and IT staff are among members of Unite taking action over pay. Source link
Royal Mail to ask part-time posties to work more to meet letter targets
Royal Mail has faced a chorus of criticism for failing to meet its targets on letter delivery. Source link
Collapsed law firm at centre of £39.5m fraud probe
Sheffield-based PM Law Ltd, which had 25 offices across England, closed suddenly on 2 February. Source link
UK unemployment rate sees surprise fall to 4.9%
Most analysts had predicted the rate would remain unchanged at 5.2%. Source link
Pop-up shop helps families cope with rising costs
Customers receive tokens to claim up to 10 free items, from clothing to everyday home essentials. Source link
Charity offers 'stigma-free' food poverty service
The Devon charity shop lets food bank users select items rather than be given pre-prepared parcels. Source link
'Supercharger' call for threatened ceramics firm
A petition is calling for struggling Denby Pottery to be added to a government support scheme. Source link
'Price of red diesel is putting us in the red'
Lincolnshire grower says rising costs have forced her to reconsider her son’s nursery fees. Source link
The 20-somethings juggling three jobs to make ends meet
While UK unemployment is at a five-year-high, increasing numbers of those in work have more than one job. Source link