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• Growth of online retail is changing inflation

  25-08-2018 16:31
  Jackson Hole paper shows sector’s prices are becoming less insulated from shocks
  
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• Carry the cost: plastic ban levy 'to rise to 10p – with no shop spared'

  25-08-2018 00:55
  Ministers consider doubling existing 5p levy and imposing it on even the smallest storesMinisters have been considering rolling out the plastic bag levy to all shops and doubling it to 10p.The prime minister was reportedly planning to announce the proposals next week as part of a series of measures designed to encourage the reuse of carrier bags and reduce the UK’s reliance on plastics, which are harmful to the environment. Related: Your bag for life doesn't have to carry a food poisoning
  
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• Carry the cost: plastic bag levy 'to rise to 10p – with no shop spared'

  25-08-2018 00:55
  Ministers consider doubling existing 5p levy and imposing it on even smallest storesMinisters have been considering rolling out the plastic bag levy to all shops and doubling it to 10p.The prime minister was reportedly planning to announce the proposals next week as part of a series of measures designed to encourage the reuse of carrier bags and reduce the UK’s reliance on plastics, which are harmful to the environment. Related: Your bag for life doesn't have to carry a food poisoning risk
  
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