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5 Things You Need To Know, Today, on Friday 25th March 2022
5. A funeral plan provider with 45,000 customers in the UK has collapsed, throwing contracts into doubt and raising concern over refunds.
Safe Hands had already signalled its intention to stop operating, but its collapse means pre-bought funerals may not be honoured.
4. European lawmakers have agreed on new rules which they hope will curb the dominance of Big Tech companies.
Under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), giants such as Google and Apple will be forced to open up their services and platforms to other businesses.
3. P&O Ferries boss Peter Hebblethwaite has admitted to MPs that a decision to sack 800 workers last week without notice broke the law.
He said there was "absolutely no doubt" that under UK employment law the firm was required to consult unions before making the mass cuts.
2. The UK's largest dairy has warned milk supplies could be under threat unless its farmers are paid more.
The managing director of Arla Foods said costs are increasing at rates never seen before and that farmers can no longer cover their expenses.
1. The number of electric vehicle charging points will reach 300,000 by 2030 under government plans but motoring groups say the roll out is not fast enough.
Under the plans, operators will have to ensure drivers can compare prices and pay by contactless card.