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Treasury says welfare payments involve 'complex and inefficient paper-based systems that are slowed further by ageing, inflexible IT'

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said its latest survey, from between April 27 and May 8, found that 41% reported reducing their spend on groceries - an increase on the 39% last time around.

Said is i stand ready to do more. and every week thats gone on since the spring statement, were learning more about whats going on in the economy... youve got enough information now, chancellor. you know its going to go up £500 or £600. direct debits are already going up. and thats why we provided £9 billion to support them with that increase in the energy price. but this is really important, ive always said i stand ready to do more as we learn more about the situation. as you learn more, are...

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James Pinchbeck, partner at Streets Chartered Accountants, considers the effect of energy price hikes on businesses.

Lancashire is one of the cheapest areas in the country to tank up on petrol, according to research by Admiral Car Insurance.

Happened in january. february was flat, and by march, the economy was shrinking, as consumers held back from big ticket purchases and making journeys using increasingly pricey fuel. and that has further raised recession fears among economists and calls for further and faster support. im completely aware of what the challenges that people are facing... you say youre aware. but are you really taking the action right now thats needed by so many millions of households? weve taken significant action ...

We are about to face the consequences of shutting down large parts of the economy during lockdown, and then failing to get back to our desks

Report by 1922 defence committee says military cuts should be ‘halted immediately’ and defence spending should rise in real terms

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