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A reader says they’re burnt out from juggling multiple freelance projects but can't afford to take a break without financial strain.

Increases in prices for groceries and gasoline outweighed disinflation in categories such as shelter, according to the consumer price index.

Energy firms will be forced to offer customers tariffs with no standing charges, under a proposed shake-up of bills by regulator Ofgem. All households pay the fixed daily charges covering the costs of connecting to a supply, but there have been widespread calls for these fees to be scrapped.

It may seem mean-spirited but, in our current era of overconsumption, swerving spending money on pointless tat that no one really wants is more radical political act than cost-cutting exercise.

Global equity markets are at an intriguing juncture. Wall Street hovers near record highs, even as persistent geopolitical concerns loom. In parallel, China is implementing another round of stimulus aimed at boosting consumption and easing stress in its property market.

If you’ve ever been through a large US airport, you’re probably at least vaguely aware of Clear.

Woven Web and a former developer relations engineer at Google based in Boulder, Colorado. The following has been edited for length and clarity. My dad passed away around the time I graduated.

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 63, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, it’s a lot of stuff to watch this week, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) 

The government is facing a backlash from car manufacturers, who claim that current rules designed to promote electric vehicles are too harsh. They say consumer demand for electric cars has fallen far short of what was expected, meaning they are struggling to sell enough.

I’m a partnered mother of a 5-year-old daughter and an almost 2-year-old son. I’ve had a rocky relationship with my dad since my teen years, starting after my parents’ divorce.