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Citizens Advice is expecting a "surge in demand" for its services this winter, as people who are already struggling with fuel debt face further bills.

Economists are expecting September’s delayed employment data to show employers added 50,000 jobs that month.

She turned to Penelope, clearly expecting an answer.

And Penelope, too, was half expecting a letter, for she had written to Simon in that morning’s post inquiring about the Gypsy woman.

Danger lurked everywhere, especially when you weren’t expecting it.