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A charity says the pandemic has pushed more people into severe problem debt.

The £2bn scheme has led to more than 19,000 work placements being created, the Treasury says.

A survey by Scottish Business Monitor also finds a fifth of firms expect to cut staffing in the next few months.

There have been dozens of cases of property damage and injuries to owners.

Industry body Oil and Gas UK sounds the warning amid the pandemic and the sharp drop in energy prices.

The store owner says 75% of goods are "essential" and not festive items.

The retailer says it is bringing the service to 573 stores as part of its response to Covid-19.

The 22ft (7m) festive spruce had only been in position for a few hours when it was toppled.

Business leaders say companies have been given just hours to prepare for the national lockdown.

The CEO Secrets series hears from three fathers who have juggled start-ups and childcare in lockdown.

MPs are looking at proposals that could free thousands of people from high-interest mortgages

People aged 18 to 24 have taken a Covid-related financial hit but are least likely to open up about it.

Firm says the switch means the computers offer better battery life and can run iPhone and iPad apps.

The sea bed at one of the UK's biggest port areas will be deepened to allow bigger ships to dock.

The tech firm's handling of conspiracy theories and calls to violence are among his complaints.

People with mental health conditions can find it harder to stop spending too much online, a charity says.

The FTSE 100 surges nearly 5% after Pfizer shares vaccine progress.