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A strike ballot of 40,000 members of the RMT union closes on Tuesday.

The governor of the country's central bank and two major credit rating agencies said it has defaulted.

The increase follows a 21.4% rise in January, as global events hit the wholesale energy market

Interest rates are one of the main tools used to keep the UK economy growing steadily.

Demand for tobacco and alcohol was behind a surprise rise in sales, but the longer term trend is still down.

Transactions fell in the first three months of 2022 compared with the last three months of 2021.

If interest rates keep rising 300,000 Australians may default on mortgage repayments.

The branches, including Holywood, Warrenpoint, Maghera and Clogher, will start to shut in September.

UK shares slide after more signs of waning consumer confidence trigger steep falls in US markets.

The CBI and the TUC urge the government to help the "hardest hit" as inflation soars.

Big increases are due next April but charities say soaring prices mean people need the money now.

Oil and gas producers say they are already paying more tax and an extra levy would damage confidence.

A lack of social housing has driven up demand and rental prices in the private market, an MHK says.

UK inflation rises to its highest rate for 40 years in the year to April, jumping to 9% from 7%.

How long is UK inflation likely to remain high, and what can the government do to fight back?

Historic Carbisdale Castle in Sutherland is back on the market for the third time in six years.

The average house price stands at £164,590 after a sharp increase in the first quarter of 2022.