The Devon Business Show was hosted by Devon Chamber of Commerce at the Plymouth Life Centre. Helen Wylde-Archibald, CEO of Devon Chamber of Commerce, said businesses in the county were “planning for a better future”. She said: “I think what we just need is that soft touch with the Budget …

Halloween has become one of the UK’s biggest seasonal celebrations, with spending on costumes, decorations and themed events continuing to grow. As a mum, I have already found myself buying three costumes for different Halloween occasions this year. For many families, the costs can add up quickly. That is why …

Households in Upper Teesdale are preparing for winter with the cost of heating oil “more than double” what it was compared to this time last year. With no mains gas supply in Middleton-in-Teesdale, most homes in the area rely on heating oil to keep warm, meaning residents can face bills …

As Chancellor John Healey puts the final touches to his first Budget, how are the “squeezed middle” feeling after years of cost-of-living pressure? Dawn Fazackerley-King is trying to work out how she and her family will pay higher mortgage costs anticipated in a few months’ time. “There’s just no more …

Riley said when she first started the appeal in 2024 she “didn’t expect the response from the community”. She said: “I knew there were people in need. “I didn’t quite know how many people that would be.” She said the reasons people might reach out to the appeal included unemployment, …

A Shropshire charity has said it expects demand to be high this year for its campaign which provides Christmas presents to struggling families. Little Stars, which gives away free essentials to families in need, has launched Santa’s Little Stars, which runs from Saturday 24 October to Friday 4 December. The …

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But there are two issues to consider. Firstly, this is about political choices, and the UK chooses to dedicate larger amounts to items such as universal healthcare. And secondly, with ageing populations, the OECD reckons the amount needed for pensions may be set to soar in many nations by 2060 …

With the clocks going back this weekend, the nights will be drawing in. So if you have a thicker duvet, now is the time to bring it out. Some supermarkets sell winter duvets for under £20 – look for 10.5 tog or higher. But there’s something to be said for …

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Organ asked him: “Wasn’t that a bit much for you?” “I was house bound, I was looking after my mum,” he said. The prosecution alleges Chowdhury managed to keep his overlapping jobs secret because he worked entirely remotely. He told his employers he was the sole carer for his elderly …

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The annual rate of inflation in Jersey rose to 3% in September, according to new figures. Jersey’s retail price index (RPI) rose 0.2 percentage points since June when it was 2.8%. Statistics Jersey said increases in the cost of household services, alcoholic drinks and food made the most notable contributions …

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Law firm Eversheds Sutherland, which carried out the independent investigation, said there were “high levels of stress and concern” within NESO’s Electricity National Control Centre over the “current state of the energy industry generally” and the longer-term ability to keep it balanced. It said this was, according to evidence gathered …

Ninety-six-year-old Lillian Droniak, known as Grandma Droniak to her social media followers, went viral in June after claiming her retirement home had threatened to evict her for throwing parties. The home later confirmed the threat, but reached a settlement with Droniak that allowed her to keep partying – but not …