Cash requests rise high,
Guests weigh gifts for weddings,
Swift's no-gift decree.
Guests weigh gifts for weddings,
Swift's no-gift decree.
Wedding lists are being replaced by cash requests, but guests are divided over how much to give.
Category: Business
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‘Start work at 11’ – but will other bosses be as flexible over England’s 1am match?
Eleven o’clock,
Employers urged to permit,
Flex for England's match.Employers are being urged to use their "common sense" to allow staff to work flexibly where they can.
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Government rules out extending pub hours for England v Mexico game
England’s match at one,
Pubs won’t stay open late,
Rules keep revelers out.The 1am kick-off time for England's World Cup match on Sunday falls outside changes to licensing laws.
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Up to 150 ex-WHSmith High Street stores to close as rescue deal approved
WHSmith's fate sealed,
150 stores to close,
court clears rent cuts now.The sweeping restructuring, approved by a court, will see steep rent cuts on most remaining stores.
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Plea for households to read energy meter as prices rise
Ofgem raises rates,
Households urged to check their meters—
Energy's sharp climb.Household energy prices have risen by 13% a year as regulator Ofgem's latest price cap kicks in.
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Homes harder to sell as high mortgage rates frustrate buyers
High rates stall the sale,
Three out of five homes linger—
Zoopla’s stark report.Three in five homes listed for sale since January remain on the market, says property portal Zoopla.
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Could you handle a 20-plus hour flight? This airline is banking on it
Twenty hours in air,
London to Sydney direct—
Luxury awaits.Some analysts say the first non-stop London to Sydney flight is a major milestone – but would you buy a ticket?
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Three unusual things about the King’s tax bill
King Charles pays tax,
Twelve point nine million pounds,
Britain's royal dues.King Charles paid £12.9m in tax for 2024-2025 – here's what we know about his unique tax situation.
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Trump threatens 100% tariff on European nations over tech tax
Trump warns of tariffs,
Europe's tech tax looming near;
Trade wars in the air.The US president says "Numerous European countries" have been discussing bringing in such a levy.
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Power banks and vapes now biggest fire risk on planes
Lithium threats rise fast,
Power banks and vapes in bags,
Double risks take flight.Lithium battery fires are the number one safety risk to aircraft, yet the number of devices found in hold bags has nearly doubled in a year.