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Facebook plans to launch crypto-currency
The social media giant is planning to set up a crypto-currency in around 12 countries by early 2020.
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Facebook plans to launch crypto-currency
The social media giant is planning to set up a crypto-currency in around 12 countries by early 2020.
Set curfew for online lending, say academics
Research says late-night online access to credit means people borrow more than they can afford to repay.
Royal Mint selling rare coin for £100,000
The gold sovereign from 1819, being offered via a ballot, is one of only 10 left in the world.
North-South divide in house prices
Property values fell by 1.9% in London in the year to March, but rose by 3.6% in Yorkshire and Humberside.
UN expert criticises 'tragic' UK poverty
The UK's social safety net has been "deliberately removed", says a UN-commissioned report on the UK.
Energy bills push inflation to 2019 high
Consumer inflation was 2.1% in April, boosted by energy price rises and air fares.
Record penalty for gas supply failures
Cadent left some customers without supplies for more than five months and had no records for 775 tower blocks.
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Facebook plans to launch crypto-currency
The social media giant is planning to set up a crypto-currency in around 12 countries by early 2020.
Set curfew for online lending, say academics
Research says late-night online access to credit means people borrow more than they can afford to repay.
Royal Mint selling rare coin for £100,000
The gold sovereign from 1819, being offered via a ballot, is one of only 10 left in the world.
North-South divide in house prices
Property values fell by 1.9% in London in the year to March, but rose by 3.6% in Yorkshire and Humberside.
UN expert criticises 'tragic' UK poverty
The UK's social safety net has been "deliberately removed", says a UN-commissioned report on the UK.
Energy bills push inflation to 2019 high
Consumer inflation was 2.1% in April, boosted by energy price rises and air fares.
Record penalty for gas supply failures
Cadent left some customers without supplies for more than five months and had no records for 775 tower blocks.
Set curfew for online lending, say academics
Research says late-night online access to credit means people borrow more than they can afford to repay.
Royal Mint selling rare coin for £100,000
The gold sovereign from 1819, being offered via a ballot, is one of only 10 left in the world.
North-South divide in house prices
Property values fell by 1.9% in London in the year to March, but rose by 3.6% in Yorkshire and Humberside.
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