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Palestinians accuse UK firm of breaching human rights laws by piping oil allegedly used by Israeli army

Palestinian victims of the war in Gaza are taking legal action against BP for running a pipeline that supplies much of Israel’s crude oil.

The claimants have sent the British oil company a letter before claim, alleging it is breaching its stated commitments to human rights under international law.

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by theguardian.com

UK shoppers spending more on high street and online than last Christmas

Department stores experience rise in sales of almost 7%, while Visa says online spending up 6.1%

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Shoppers surged on to UK high streets on Saturday amid signs they are spending more in stores and on the internet than last year in the run-up to Christmas as retailers hope for a last-minute rush.

Spending was up 2.3% year on year during the seven weeks to 20 December, led by a 6.1% rise online, according to the credit and debit card provider Visa.

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