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[ad_1] Trump-era steel tariffs remain in place on UK exports, though they have been removed for EU products. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] Pret said its mystery shopper bonus scheme will also be boosted from an additional £1 an hour, to £1.25. Under the scheme Pret outlets are visited, rated and staff are rewarded according to the standard of service, products and cleanliness they're providing. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] Prices rose by 7% in December, piling more pressure on the US central bank to raise interest rates. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] It said that, to help these people, the government should consider a long-term change that meant rises in benefits and the state pension should not be linked to inflation seven months prior to the change, as is the case now. Instead, the decision should be taken much closer to April, when the increases take effect. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] Stronger sales of premium food and champagne will boost profits, Britain's second biggest supermarket says. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] Ovo Energy chief tells the BBC he expects to be apologising for some time over advice on staying warn. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] In recent months, the country's finances have been hit hard by a number of major issues such as sanctions being placed on members of the Taliban, the central bank's assets being frozen, and the suspension of foreign aid, which until last year supported the economy. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] Rising food and fuel prices are making daily life tougher for many ordinary people in Sri Lanka. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] More safety data is needed before more hard shoulders are made into traffic lanes, government says. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] The boss of Centrica says there is "no reason" to expect gas prices to come down anytime soon. [ad_2] Source link