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Many fashion retailers in the UK have highlighted the increases costs, such as staff wages, and higher rates of National Insurance, impacting finances, along with changes in shopping habits.

As the pressure increases inside the tanks, it spins a motor, which turns a generator that makes clean electricity.

The UK government has come under increased pressure over the number of small boats crossing into the UK and asylum seeker applications.

Other findings from the survey of those accessing food banks included an increase in the number of people from working households - up from a quarter of households in 2022 to a third in 2024.

Demand for weight-loss drugs has increased in recent years, in particular after Covid-related lockdowns forced people to stay in their homes.