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Economy

Rising Fuel Prices Cost Tow‑Truck Business £10k

Jersey tow‑truck operator Oliver du Feu says rising diesel prices have added £9,000–£11,000 to his costs. The island’s fuel‑duty cut proposal was withdrawn, and businesses may need to raise prices to survive.

September 22, 2026 · 6 min read

Economy

Baby bank helping more parents in full-time work amid rising living costs

A community baby bank in Birmingham is seeing an increasing number of full-time working families seeking help to afford daily essentials such as baby formula and nappies amid rising living costs.

September 21, 2026 · 5 min read