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Retail sales in Great Britain fall as struggling households cut back

Latest negative economic update comes as John Healey prepares to announce budget next week Business live – latest updates Retail sales in Great Britain fell more steeply than expected last month, the latest negative economic update before the chancellor, John Healey, announces his budget next week. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the volume of goods sold fell 0.4% month on month in…

Retail sales in Great Britain fall as struggling households cut back

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Four technologies that could reshape Africa's energy journey

Solar is driving Africa's energy revolution, but the continent needs to find niche sources of power supply. Ben Payton looks at four options.

  • Solar power expected to become backbone of Africa's electrification efforts
  • Investment in gas-fired power stations, hydroelectric dams, and wind farms
  • Technological innovation could improve energy access and reliability

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