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Planning bids for new homes rise in England but building remains low, data suggests
While planning applications have risen, home building has lowered, new data suggests. Source link
Boss of Post Office IT scandal firm Fujitsu to step down
Paul Patterson will become the chair of Fujitsu’s UK business responsible for its inquiry response. Source link
Ministers reject Waspi calls for compensation after rethink
Women hit by changes to the state pension age say the decision shows “utter contempt” for their situation. Source link
Emergency loans offered to civil servants waiting on pensions
Cabinet Office Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds says the waits faced by retired civil servants are unacceptable. Source link
Lanarkshire to become 'one of the world's most advanced AI sites'
About 800 AI industry jobs will be created with a further 2,600 roles in the construction sector. Source link
Why some pubs are 'getting it tight' on rates and what it could mean for your pint
Hotels have overall had an 84% rates increase, while pubs have risen by 47% due to an increase in their property valuations.. Source link
Santander to close 44 branches and put 291 jobs at risk
The high-street lender is the latest to announce a swathe of branch closures. Source link
Why an India court ruling on a 2018 deal is rattling foreign investors
Investors are spooked by an order on a 2018 stake sale and fear it could open up old transactions to tax scrutiny. Source link
'You price something at £1.50 but people offer £1'
People at Accrington’s indoor car boot sale sell everything from records to second hand tools. Source link
'The debts weren't going away, it was overwhelming'
Sarah Daniels got into debt due to essential bills, a trend a charity says is on the rise. Source link