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# going under

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Once the country's biggest independent bookmaker, Hackett's is now in liquidation
The chain had already closed nearly three-quarters of its shops before finally going under.
There has been a sharp rise in Irish Water cancellations since the general election
The revelation will come as a further blow to the future of water charges.
Forget the drugs, listening to music during surgery can reduce your pain
Even while you’re under anaesthetic.
The number of homeowners who are years behind on their loans is still going up
Banks have been accused of only helping the ‘low-hanging fruit’ of people who are a few months overdue.
Bankruptcies have increased more than 750% since four years ago
New figures also show a rise in start-ups and a fall in the number of businesses going under.