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Bus fare cap: England charges to be held at £2 for three months The measure will run from January to March and cost £60m, the government announces.

Big Hoose Fife: How colanders and hotel bedding are helping hard up families Families have received hundreds of thousands of items of unwanted stock to help them during the cost of living crisis.

UN FAO's global food prices fall for fifth month in a row The UN FAO’s food prices index has fallen to a lower level than before Russia invaded Ukraine.

Ukraine war: G7 agrees to impose price cap on Russian oil Members of the Group of Seven say the move will hurt Russia’s ability to finance its war on Ukraine.

Premier League spending tops £1.9bn A remarkable summer transfer window closes with a number of new spending records set.

US jobs growth slows in August The US economy added 315,000 new jobs last month, far fewer than the number created in July.

Firms will close this winter without help, warns business group The British Chambers of Commerce calls for Covid-style support to be provided to businesses.

When are the second cost-of-living payment and £400 energy rebate due? More payments to help with the cost of living will be paid later in the year as bills soar.

Scottish firms facing 200% energy bill rises 'are the lucky ones' The body which speaks for Scotland’s small businesses says hikes of 500% are not unusual.

Japanese yen slips to 24-year low against dollar The US dollar hit a fresh high on strong employment data and the signal of higher interest rates.