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UK Driving Lesson Costs Soar, Impacting Learners Financially

Rising costs of driving lessons in the UK, now averaging £36-£40/hour, are straining learners financially, impacting their learning frequency and creating accessibility issues, while instructors cite increased operational expenses to justify the prices.

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UK to finalize NatWest divestment, incurring £10.2bn loss

The UK government will soon finalize its exit from NatWest Group, resulting in a £10.2 billion loss despite total proceeds of £35.3 billion from share sales, dividends, and fees, concluding a 17-year process initiated by the 2008 bank bailout.

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UK Energy Price Cap Falls 7% Temporarily

The UK's energy price cap will fall by 7% in July, saving households an average of £129 annually, although this is temporary; Martin Lewis advises switching to cheaper tariffs; the UK's high energy costs compared to Europe persist.

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UK Consumer Confidence Rises Amid Easing Trade Tensions and Interest Rate Cut

UK consumer confidence improved in May, rising three points to -20 on GfK's index, due to easing trade tensions and a Bank of England interest rate cut; retail sales also increased by 1.2 percent in April, but inflation hit a higher-than-expected 3.5 percent.

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Labour's Economic Policies Cause Inflation Surge and Job Losses

Labour's economic policies have caused a surge in inflation and a 10% increase in unemployment, with the Employment Rights Bill projected to cost £5 billion and eliminate 50,000 jobs, creating a hostile environment for UK businesses.

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UK to Raise Electric Car Tax Threshold to Boost Sales

The UK government plans to raise the £40,000 price threshold for the electric car tax, the Expensive Car Supplement (ECS), to boost lagging EV sales and avoid billions in potential fines for missing green targets, following criticism that the current policy is a 'fiasco'.

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UK Faces Deepening Economic Crisis Amidst Rising Inflation and Borrowing

The UK faces a deepening economic crisis marked by rising inflation (3.5 percent), record-high government borrowing (£20.2 billion in April), and unaffordable public sector pay raises (up to 4.5 percent), amidst slow economic growth and declining investor confidence.

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UK Energy Price Cap to Fall 7% from July

The UK energy price cap will fall 7% from July, reducing the average household bill by £129 to £1,720, reflecting lower natural gas wholesale prices since March; this provides context to the political debate over the Winter Fuel Allowance.

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Royal Mail Faces Ofcom Investigation Over Missed Delivery Targets

Royal Mail's failure to meet delivery targets for first-class mail (23.5% late) led to Ofcom's investigation and potential fines, raising concerns about service reliability and the impact on consumers amid a recent takeover and proposed regulatory changes.

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UK April Borrowing Exceeds Forecasts, Heightening Fiscal Pressure

The UK government borrowed £20.2 billion in April, exceeding forecasts by £2.3 billion, due to increased public sector spending despite tax increases; this adds pressure to the upcoming spending review and may necessitate further fiscal action in the autumn.

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UK Government Borrowing Exceeds Expectations in April

The UK government's April borrowing totalled £20.2bn, exceeding predictions by £2.3bn and marking the fourth highest April figure since 1993, due to increased spending despite higher tax revenue, raising concerns about future tax increases.

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M&S Cyber-attack Threatens Hard-Won Fashion Success

Marks & Spencer's recent 22% rise in pre-tax profits, fueled by successful fashion sales, is threatened by a cyber-attack causing online shopping disruption since Easter, potentially resulting in £300m in lost profits and impacting its hard-won brand reputation.

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