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Why do concert tickets now cost as much as a games console?

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Concert tickets have spiralled in recent years. Here, BBC Music Correspondent Mark Savage unpacks exactly what's behind it - and it's not just greed. http://dlvr.it/TDZtV1

'Painful' Budget warning spooks people's confidence

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Some economists have linked a drop in consumer confidence to officials' warnings of a painful Budget. http://dlvr.it/TDZXFj

Government borrowing in August highest since Covid

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Higher spending on public services and benefits led to a rise in government borrowing, figures show. http://dlvr.it/TDYhGc

Peter Jay: the rise and fall of 'the cleverest young man in England'

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Economist and broadcaster who controversially became the UK ambassador to Washington and launched TV-am. http://dlvr.it/TDY8qV

Amazon says workers must be in the office. The UK government disagrees. Who is right?

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Amazon is ordering its staff back to the office five days a week, but the UK government is promoting flexible working. http://dlvr.it/TDXj76

Nike boss steps down as company veteran returns

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The company looks to shake things up as demand for its trainers falters in international markets. http://dlvr.it/TDXj0z