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Rail strikes and the summer of discontent – who's to blame?
Briefings The rail workers are all out and look likely to continue through the summer. Comrades in other unions are joining the strikers. Who is to blame?
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Cost of living crisis: we can’t borrow our way out of this
Opinion Racking up debt to deal with a cost of living crisis is crazy, says Matthew Lynn. We should cut our coat according to our cloth.
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Why you shouldn’t rush to fix your energy tariff
Advice Fixed-tariff energy deals are becoming more tempting, but not all households can benefit, says Ruth Jackson-Kirby.
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Why are energy prices going up so much?
Analysis UK energy prices are going through the roof – and not just here. They are rising all around the world. Saloni Sardana explains what’s going on.
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Britain’s broken energy markets
Briefings Governments have no control over global energy prices. But the dysfunction that has led to rising price caps and windfall taxes is all of the UK’s own making.
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Here’s how the government plans to cut consumers’ energy bills
Briefings Rishi Sunak has outlined a £15bn package to help consumers cut the cost of soaring energy bills. Saloni Sardana looks at what he’s proposing and what it means for you.
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How to cut the cost of living
Advice Culling your direct debits, lowering your boiler’s temperature and signing up for loyalty cards are all strategies to help combat the rising cost of living
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How not to get beaten by inflation
Editor's letter With inflation at 9%, and the bank rate at 1% you’re not going to get a real return on cash. But there are steps you can take to beat inflation, says Merryn Somerset Webb.
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Inflation is now at its highest since 1982 – is this the peak?
Analysis At 9%, UK inflation is at its highest for 40 years – and it’s not going anywhere soon, says John Stepek. That means you need to be much more active about how you manage your money.
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