Another 1,350 jobs have been cut or threatened with the axe as a leading bank, a luxury car firm and a car accessory retailer shed labour in response to the economic downturn. Union officials expressed anger and dismay that Aston Martin, HSBC and Halfords were announcing job cuts so close to Christmas. Struggling home owners are being overcharged a staggering £1.3billion a year because they pay their energy bills through cash, cheque or pre-payment meter. Supermarket chain Asda has sparked a new price war by cutting up to 3p a litre of the price of its fuel at the pumps - despite a controversial 2p a litre hike by the Chancellor. Single parents could be forced to prepare to return to work when their youngest child reaches the age of one under explosive plans being unveiled.Axe falls on hundreds of jobs as Aston Martin, HSBC and Halfords announce cuts
Home owners penalised £1.3bn for daring to pay energy bills by cash or cheque
Asda sparks new price war as it slashes petrol by up to 3p a litre
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