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UK wage growth falls sharply, raising hopes of interest rates cuts on horizon

UK wage growth falls sharply, raising hopes of interest rates cuts on horizon

UK wage growth falls sharply, raising hopes of interest rates cuts on horizon

But official figures also revealed that earnings have outstripped price rises for the fifth month in a row, in a boost to workers.

Vodafone to use Microsoft generative AI after signing £1.2bn deal

Vodafone to use Microsoft generative AI after signing £1.2bn deal

Vodafone to use Microsoft generative AI after signing £1.2bn deal

The companies said the deal will see the latest generative AI technology used to create chatbots to be used across Vodafone customer services.

Video gamers risk irreversible hearing loss and tinnitus – study

Video gamers risk irreversible hearing loss and tinnitus – study

Video gamers risk irreversible hearing loss and tinnitus – study

A review of 14 global studies involving more than 50,000 people found that sound levels are often near, or exceed, safe limits.

Six-year-old reunited with toy octopus after it fell on to train tracks

Six-year-old reunited with toy octopus after it fell on to train tracks

Six-year-old reunited with toy octopus after it fell on to train tracks

They were reunited on January 15, after spending 11 days apart.

Wage growth cools further but still outstripping inflation – ONS

Wage growth cools further but still outstripping inflation – ONS

Wage growth cools further but still outstripping inflation – ONS

UK average regular earnings, excluding bonuses, increased by 6.6% in the three months to November, the Office for National Statistics said.

Arctic air plunging much of country into another cold day

Arctic air plunging much of country into another cold day

Arctic air plunging much of country into another cold day

A ‘band of snow’ forecast across Scotland, Northern Ireland and parts of northern England and Wales on Tuesday.

How are general election notional results calculated after boundary changes?

How are general election notional results calculated after boundary changes?

How are general election notional results calculated after boundary changes?

Results are worked out based on the index of change for each parliamentary constituency.

Where the election will be won and lost: Key targets and battlegrounds

Where the election will be won and lost: Key targets and battlegrounds

Where the election will be won and lost: Key targets and battlegrounds

Redrawn constituency boundaries have created a host of new seats – and new targets.

Labour’s general election challenge tougher after sweeping boundary changes

Labour’s general election challenge tougher after sweeping boundary changes

Labour’s general election challenge tougher after sweeping boundary changes

The first changes to constituencies since 2010 give the Conservatives a modest boost.

List of general election top target seats, by party

List of general election top target seats, by party

List of general election top target seats, by party

The targets are based on a set of notional results for the 2019 general election.

Four scenarios for the outcome of the next general election

Four scenarios for the outcome of the next general election

Four scenarios for the outcome of the next general election

The Tories can afford to lose up to 46 seats before their notional 2019 majority would be wiped out.

Children from poorer backgrounds ‘must not be deprived of life rich in reading’

Children from poorer backgrounds ‘must not be deprived of life rich in reading’

Children from poorer backgrounds ‘must not be deprived of life rich in reading’

An open letter calling for greater investment in early years reading has been signed by all children’s laureates from the past 25 years.

What the papers say – January 16

What the papers say – January 16

What the papers say – January 16

Rwanda returns to the front pages as the Prime Minister faces fresh rebellion over scheme.

Post Office and Fujitsu bosses face grilling by MPs on Horizon scandal

Post Office and Fujitsu bosses face grilling by MPs on Horizon scandal

Post Office and Fujitsu bosses face grilling by MPs on Horizon scandal

Alan Bates, who has led the campaign for justice for subpostmasters, is also set to appear.

Sunak bids to see off Tory rebellion over Rwanda Bill in Commons showdown

Sunak bids to see off Tory rebellion over Rwanda Bill in Commons showdown

Sunak bids to see off Tory rebellion over Rwanda Bill in Commons showdown

Two Tory deputy chairmen delivered a blow to the Prime Minister’s authority by vowing to defy him over the Bill.

Labour is the ‘party of wealth creation’, Reeves to tell global finance chiefs

Labour is the ‘party of wealth creation’, Reeves to tell global finance chiefs

Labour is the ‘party of wealth creation’, Reeves to tell global finance chiefs

The shadow chancellor is wooing business leaders in Davos this week.

Record 27 investors back call for Shell to align emissions target with Paris

Record 27 investors back call for Shell to align emissions target with Paris

Record 27 investors back call for Shell to align emissions target with Paris

The resolution, led by Dutch activist group Follow This, has been backed by Rathbones, Nest, Brunel and Amundi.

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