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A higher demand for electronics and equipment could drive up back-to-school shopping costs: survey As American families continue dealing with high inflation and recession fears, they could be spending more than ever on back-to-school supplies for their children, according to reports. Back-to-school spending is expected to reach a record $41.5 …

Energy provider OVO will be opening an “extensive” support package worth nearly £40million to help vulnerable customers struggling with bills over the winter months. The package will be open from October 1 and will provide those eligible with financial and practical support, from emergency top-up credit and payment reductions to energy-saving …

Flight 175 landed in Atlanta, Georgia on Tuesday after encountering severe turbulence. (Credit: @helloayo/LOCAL NEWS X/TMX) A Delta Airlines flight from Atlanta, Georgia to Barcelona, Spain was diverted back to its original airport after a passenger experienced an “onboard medical issue,” which was reportedly a case of “diarrhea all the …

Many Settle residents will be upset and angry that their town’s last bank branch has closed, with the nearest branch now around 20 miles away. It is particularly concerning, as this could place vulnerable people in difficult situations, with no direct public transport options. Sadly, it isn’t the first community …

Flight 175 landed in Atlanta on Tuesday after encountering severe turbulence. (@helloayo / Local News X / TMX) An Air Canada passenger says that two of her fellow travelers were recently escorted off a plane because they refused to sit on vomit-covered seats for a five-hour flight. Passenger Susan Benson …

Millions of state pensioners could see their payments increase significantly next year under the triple lock, experts have predicted. In April this year, state pension payments rose by 10.1 percent as a result of high inflation. Although next year’s increase may not be as high, pensioners can still end up …

Personal loans can be used to pay off high-interest debt at a lower rate. Americans have amassed record-high debt amid high inflation and recession fears. But there are ways to get back on track. Consumers have a variety of options ranging from low-interest personal loans to quickly pay off debt …

The nation may be looking forward to a late summer heatwave this week but many Britons may have to fork out hundreds of pounds in extra costs to keep cool. Britons would have to spend an extra £669.12 to buy the 10 most popular items for keeping cool during the …

Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., provides insight on the impact of wind farms on ‘The Bottom Line.’ Global wind energy developer Ørsted has announced its planned offshore wind farm off the coast of New Jersey will be delayed until 2026 due to several reasons including supply chain issues. The company, …

A proposal to crack down on hidden charges for online consumers has been put forward by the Government as it says new research shows the practice is widespread. And Business and trade minister Kevin Hollinrake has also pledged to target fake website reviews which he warned be confusing for online shoppers. …