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Business Secretary announces electricity discounts of £420 million

Business Secretary announces electricity discounts of £420...

Peter Kyle would not comment on whether firms could expect to see tax increases...

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Watchdog’s car finance scheme could short-change consumers, MPs say

Watchdog’s car finance scheme could short-change consumers,...

A new report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group on fair banking calls on the...





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Stocks struggle despite manufacturing improvement

Stocks struggle despite manufacturing improvement

UK manufacturing output expanded for the first time in a year in October, according...

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Business news live - Banks bet on interest rate cut this week and UK household bills rise 8% in a year

Business news live - Banks bet on interest rate cut this...

Stock market news plus latest business and personal finance updates from Monday

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Manufacturing production increases after JLR factory restart

Manufacturing production increases after JLR factory restart

Manufacturers also pointed towards subdued UK demand amid caution ahead of the autumn...

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BP accelerates overhaul with higher asset sale target as profits beat forecasts

BP accelerates overhaul with higher asset sale target as...

The oil giant reported third quarter underlying replacement cost profits of 2.21...

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First new Amazon electric heavy goods vehicles hit UK roads

First new Amazon electric heavy goods vehicles hit UK roads

The online giant said it would eventually have 160 eHGVs, the largest number of...

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Farage says substantial tax cuts ‘not realistic’

Farage says substantial tax cuts ‘not realistic’

The Reform UK leader used a speech in London on Monday to promise sweeping deregulation,...

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Scale of workplace violence and abuse ‘shocking and unacceptable’, says charity

Scale of workplace violence and abuse ‘shocking and unacceptable’,...

The Suzy Lamplugh Trust commissioned polling to assess workers’ experiences and...

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More than 55,000 UK firms in severe distress, research shows

More than 55,000 UK firms in severe distress, research...

Experts have warned that the upcoming autumn Budget ‘must deliver urgent support...

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AB Foods considers spinning off Primark after annual profits fall

AB Foods considers spinning off Primark after annual profits...

Associated British Foods announced a review of the structure of the group alongside...

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'It's the beginning of the end!' Stephen Dixon opens up about Rachel Reeves' Budget - and a 'theory' he has about Keir Starmer's Cabinet

'It's the beginning of the end!' Stephen Dixon opens up...

Presenter Stephen Dixon shared that he "really doesn't know" what to expect from...

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'Foreign money' to wipe out 'generations of blood, sweat and tears', farmer warns

'Foreign money' to wipe out 'generations of blood, sweat...

Farmer and pumpkin patch owner Jonathan Lukies has warned that generations of "blood,...

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Economy warning: Debt crisis 'something to be concerned about' as UK borrowing grows faster than any advanced nation

Economy warning: Debt crisis 'something to be concerned...

Britain’s borrowing has risen faster than any other major developed country over...

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Dawn Neesom issues stark warning as 'ordinary workers' could be slammed by Labour's tax plans: 'Ridiculous!'

Dawn Neesom issues stark warning as 'ordinary workers'...

Dawn Neesom has issued a stark warning over Labour’s tax plans, saying ordinary...

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Pension warning as 700,000 retirees face payment delays amid £239million contract chaos

Pension warning as 700,000 retirees face payment delays...

More than 700,000 retired civil servants could see their pension payments disrupted...

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NS&I announces Premium Bonds winners for November 2025 - who took home the £1million prize?

NS&I announces Premium Bonds winners for November 2025...

NS&I has confirmed the winning bond numbers for November 2025 with savers being...

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Rachel Reeves eyes DOUBLING council tax bills for over one million homes - with top bands hitting £10,000 a year

Rachel Reeves eyes DOUBLING council tax bills for over...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is exploring proposals to double council tax rates for...

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'UK must act fast or fall behind' warns Coinbase executive

'UK must act fast or fall behind' warns Coinbase executive

A leading figure at cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has issued an urgent warning...

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'It's transformed our retirement': Couple shares side hustle that makes an extra £636 a month

'It's transformed our retirement': Couple shares side hustle...

A Banbury couple say they’ve found a simple way to boost their income in retirement...

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Council tax warning as Rachel Reeves considers higher tax bands in Budget raid on property wealth

Council tax warning as Rachel Reeves considers higher tax...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to introduce new council tax bands for expensive...

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Pensioners to be 'clobbered' with £1,000 tax hit as Rachel Reeves accused of 'mental gymnastics' over Budget plans

Pensioners to be 'clobbered' with £1,000 tax hit as Rachel...

Pensioners could be left more than £1,000 worse off under Rachel Reeves’ reported...

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'Missed opportunity': Free bus pass plans scrapped as Labour makes U-turn

'Missed opportunity': Free bus pass plans scrapped as Labour...

Plans to give free bus travel to under-22s across England have been scrapped, with...

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Rachel Reeves slammed as 'reckless' as she plots NEW £4billion tax raid on pension perks

Rachel Reeves slammed as 'reckless' as she plots NEW £4billion...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure over proposals for a pension tax...

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Millions of pensioners to receive £300 automatic payment from DWP this month - check who's eligible

Millions of pensioners to receive £300 automatic payment...

Millions of older people across the UK will receive financial support to help with...

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Savings warning to all Britons with £10,000 in bank savings accounts

Savings warning to all Britons with £10,000 in bank savings...

UK savers with £10,000 in low-interest bank accounts are missing out on potential...

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Best savings accounts of the week: Savers urged to 'shop around' as account offers 7.5% rate - full list

Best savings accounts of the week: Savers urged to 'shop...

Britons are being urged to enjoy "real returns" on their savings account by switching...

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UK unemployment rate to hit 5% next year as Rachel Reeves £25billion 'jobs tax' bites Britain

UK unemployment rate to hit 5% next year as Rachel Reeves...

Britain’s unemployment rate is expected to rise to five per cent by early next year...

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Car finance scandal compensation scheme is 'unfit for purpose' as millions of drivers could lose out

Car finance scandal compensation scheme is 'unfit for purpose'...

Experts are warning that the proposed car finance compensation scheme is "unfit...

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Hundreds of pubs go bust as Rachel Reeves’ tax hikes sparks highest insolvency rise in a DECADE

Hundreds of pubs go bust as Rachel Reeves’ tax hikes sparks...

One-in-eight UK pubs are at risk of closure following Rachel Reeves' tax reforms,...

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HMRC urged to make cost changes impacting petrol, diesel and electric cars as drivers face 'nightmare'

HMRC urged to make cost changes impacting petrol, diesel...

Industry specialists are urging the Government to provide enhanced clarity on electric...

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British households now face £1.28million tax bill over lifetime

British households now face £1.28million tax bill over...

British households now face a lifetime tax bill of £1.28million, with income tax...

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Rachel Reeves issued urgent tax warning as Budget VAT hike would hit elderly and rural Britons hardest

Rachel Reeves issued urgent tax warning as Budget VAT hike...

Dozens of taxi companies have called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to avoid introducing...

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Traditional British sports 'under threat' as Rachel Reeves plans £1billion betting tax hike

Traditional British sports 'under threat' as Rachel Reeves...

Rachel Reeves has been warned that any betting tax rises will cripple traditional...

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Aldi to open 16 new supermarket stores before Christmas - full list here

Aldi to open 16 new supermarket stores before Christmas...

Aldi has announced plans to open 16 new stores in the lead-up to Christmas as part...

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Rachel Reeves could axe Motability benefits to prevent drivers receiving 'luxury cars'

Rachel Reeves could axe Motability benefits to prevent...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves could consider removing leases for "luxury cars" from the...

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Pound PLUMMETS and Ftse loses £22bn after Rachel Reeves hints at tax rises in pre-Budget speech

Pound PLUMMETS and Ftse loses £22bn after Rachel Reeves...

The pound plummeted to a nearly seven month low and £22billion has been wiped out...

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Rachel Reeves plots tax hikes as Britons 'fear' Budget 2025 - full list of FIVE HMRC raids coming your way

Rachel Reeves plots tax hikes as Britons 'fear' Budget...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is widely expected to break Labour's manifesto promise...

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Pensioners warned of 'inevitable' tax hike as Rachel Reeves makes 'hard and serious' choice

Pensioners warned of 'inevitable' tax hike as Rachel Reeves...

Speculation is mounting that Chancellor Rachel Reeves may abandon Labour's election...

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Bank of England told it 'must do so much more' to tackle climate change

Bank of England told it 'must do so much more' to tackle...

Wildlife conservation organisation WWF has warned that the Bank of England must...

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'Looked at me and ignored us!' Rachel Reeves shunned GB News in pre-Budget briefing likened to 'going to the dentist'

'Looked at me and ignored us!' Rachel Reeves shunned GB...

Rachel Reeves has snubbed GB News today as she delivered a pre-budget briefing....

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Consumer groups question benefits of lower standing charge tariff proposals

Consumer groups question benefits of lower standing charge...

Citizens Advice raised concerns that not only would the plans not bring down people’s...

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Over-50s group Saga returns to profit as holidays and cruise trips buoyant

Over-50s group Saga returns to profit as holidays and cruise...

Shares in the business, which counts millions of people over 50 as its customers,...

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Farage presses Bank governor on cryptocurrency and quantitative easing

Farage presses Bank governor on cryptocurrency and quantitative...

The meeting with Andrew Bailey was described as a positive engagement.

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Jaguar Land Rover supply chain firms could get government support after cyber attack disruption

Jaguar Land Rover supply chain firms could get government...

A furlough scheme has been called for by unions but is not expected to be an option

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UK to get biggest proportion of investment in ScottishPower owner’s £51bn plan

UK to get biggest proportion of investment in ScottishPower...

The company said the UK was in ‘pole position’ to benefit from the sprawling investment...

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H&M shuts more stores globally as cost-cutting boosts profits

H&M shuts more stores globally as cost-cutting boosts profits

The Swedish clothing giant said on Wednesday that it has closed 135 stores over...

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Co-operative Group set to take £120m full-year earnings hit from cyberattack

Co-operative Group set to take £120m full-year earnings...

The retailer suffered an £80 million blow to its interim earnings and is expecting...

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Economy and tax worries holding back small business spending, Barclays warns

Economy and tax worries holding back small business spending,...

Business investment refers to spending on assets like buildings, machinery and intellectual...

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Government considers support measures for JLR supply chain firms

Government considers support measures for JLR supply chain...

However, it is not expected to launch a Covid-style furlough scheme for the suppliers...

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Co-operative reveals ‘malicious’ cyber attack cost retailer £206m in lost revenue

Co-operative reveals ‘malicious’ cyber attack cost retailer...

The cyber attack led to widespread disruption including empty shelves and payment...

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Bank of England rate-setter says risks to UK inflation justify slower cuts

Bank of England rate-setter says risks to UK inflation...

Megan Greene, a member of the Bank’s rate-setting committee, said there needed to...

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Copper and oil gains aid FTSE 100 after lacklustre opening

Copper and oil gains aid FTSE 100 after lacklustre opening

The FTSE 100 index closed up 27.11 points.

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Lego to buy discovery centres from entertainment giant in £200m deal

Lego to buy discovery centres from entertainment giant...

The Lego and Legoland branded discovery centres are based around the world

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What business AI will really look like in 2026

What business AI will really look like in 2026

THE ARTICLES ON THESE PAGES ARE PRODUCED BY BUSINESS REPORTER, WHICH TAKES SOLE...

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From Jammu to London: a quiet tech bridge reimagined

From Jammu to London: a quiet tech bridge reimagined

THE ARTICLES ON THESE PAGES ARE PRODUCED BY BUSINESS REPORTER, WHICH TAKES SOLE...

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Fortifying pharmaceutical innovation, from laboratory to clinic

Fortifying pharmaceutical innovation, from laboratory to...

THE ARTICLES ON THESE PAGES ARE PRODUCED BY BUSINESS REPORTER, WHICH TAKES SOLE...

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Powering the modern transportation management experience

Powering the modern transportation management experience

THE ARTICLES ON THESE PAGES ARE PRODUCED BY BUSINESS REPORTER, WHICH TAKES SOLE...

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Driving digital change with Microsoft business applications

Driving digital change with Microsoft business applications

THE ARTICLES ON THESE PAGES ARE PRODUCED BY BUSINESS REPORTER, WHICH TAKES SOLE...

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Revolutionising retail: how AI-powered insights drive smarter decisions

Revolutionising retail: how AI-powered insights drive smarter...

THE ARTICLES ON THESE PAGES ARE PRODUCED BY BUSINESS REPORTER, WHICH TAKES SOLE...

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Three foundational data principles to free enterprise AI from the sidelines

Three foundational data principles to free enterprise AI...

THE ARTICLES ON THESE PAGES ARE PRODUCED BY BUSINESS REPORTER, WHICH TAKES SOLE...

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Connectivity downtime costs revenue and reputation – can you afford it?

Connectivity downtime costs revenue and reputation – can...

THE ARTICLES ON THESE PAGES ARE PRODUCED BY BUSINESS REPORTER, WHICH TAKES SOLE...

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British Airways cuts hot breakfast service in latest business class ‘trial’

British Airways cuts hot breakfast service in latest business...

The flag-carrier will only serve a continental breakfast on certain routes

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Cotton Traders increases its investment in product strategy

Cotton Traders increases its investment in product strategy

THE ARTICLES ON THESE PAGES ARE PRODUCED BY BUSINESS REPORTER, WHICH TAKES SOLE...

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Mounjaro manufacturer blasts UK as ‘worst country in Europe’ for drug prices

Mounjaro manufacturer blasts UK as ‘worst country in Europe’...

The boss of Eli Lilly, Dave Ricks, warns that Britain will miss out on new drugs...

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Rachel Reeves urged tax middle class instead of wealthy to plug £30billion black hole

Rachel Reeves urged tax middle class instead of wealthy...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces pressure to impose tax increases on middle-income...

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AI tool helps claw back almost £500million in Labour's 'toughest ever' fraud crackdown

AI tool helps claw back almost £500million in Labour's...

Britain's anti-fraud teams have achieved their most successful year on record, retrieving...

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All energy suppliers to offer lower standing charge tariff - but some households could still pay more

All energy suppliers to offer lower standing charge tariff...

Households struggling with soaring energy costs could soon see a change to their...

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Revolut announces £3bn UK investment as Rachel Reeves declares Britain is 'open for business'

Revolut announces £3bn UK investment as Rachel Reeves declares...

Britain has positioned itself at the forefront of international investment competition,...

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Pension crisis looms as 1 in 7 Britons 'risk missing out on retirement savings boost'

Pension crisis looms as 1 in 7 Britons 'risk missing out...

Britain is on the cusp of a pensions crisis as approximately one in seven individuals...

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Co-op takes £80MILLION earnings hit after 'malicious' cyber attack stole customer names and addresses

Co-op takes £80MILLION earnings hit after 'malicious' cyber...

The Co-operative Group has plunged to a half-year loss after suffering an £80million...

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UK bosses make surprise call for income tax hike as Rachel Reeves told to 'stop fiddling while Britain burns'

UK bosses make surprise call for income tax hike as Rachel...

Rachel Reeves has been urged to "stop fiddling while the UK burns" and increase...

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British towns given power to save run-down pubs in bid to revitalise ailing high streets

British towns given power to save run-down pubs in bid...

Labour will give new powers to residents in order to help save run-down pubs and...

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Households saving up to £7,500 a year on childcare costs - are you eligible?

Households saving up to £7,500 a year on childcare costs...

Families are projected to have saved up to £7,500 a year on childcare costs per...

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Nigel Farage challenges Bank of England to slash interest rates in face-to-face talks with Governor

Nigel Farage challenges Bank of England to slash interest...

Nigel Farage is set to challenge the Governor of the Bank of England to cut interest...

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Economy alert: US 'prepared to do what is necessary' to save Javier Milei's Argentina amid market chaos

Economy alert: US 'prepared to do what is necessary' to...

The United States is attempting to save Argentina's economy as part of a $20billion...

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Keir Starmer implored to axe DWP benefit cap on Universal Credit amid 'child poverty concerns'

Keir Starmer implored to axe DWP benefit cap on Universal...

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under pressure to axe the two-child benefit cap at...

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Martin Lewis slams 'disappointing' Ofgem energy bill move as households face 'two big problems'

Martin Lewis slams 'disappointing' Ofgem energy bill move...

Martin Lewis is among the critics taking aim at a recent "disappointing" decision...

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Pension savings overhaul needed as 'millions excluded from the system'

Pension savings overhaul needed as 'millions excluded from...

The Labour Government has been called to go further in its reforms to pension savings...

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Pension savers urged to avoid major pitfalls as retirement plans could 'backfire' - what you need to know

Pension savers urged to avoid major pitfalls as retirement...

Pension savers withdrew funds at unprecedented levels during the 2024/25 financial...

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Lloyds Banking Group to close 49 branches in 2026 - full list of Lloyds and Halifax sites shutting down

Lloyds Banking Group to close 49 branches in 2026 - full...

Lloyds Banking Group, which includes Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland,...

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Mortgage price wars heat up as Barclays cuts rates to help buyers with lower deposits - full list of changes

Mortgage price wars heat up as Barclays cuts rates to help...

Barclays will reduce mortgage rates from Thursday.The bank is particularly targeting...

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Skipton issues urgent ISA warning as millions of savers face housing crisis - 'it's a failure!'

Skipton issues urgent ISA warning as millions of savers...

Millions of savers risk being pulled into Britain’s housing crisis, a major lender...

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Economy on the brink with dire warning UK is 'heading for recession'

Economy on the brink with dire warning UK is 'heading for...

Rachel Reeves' economy stands on the brink of recession as rising unemployment has...

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Savers issued 'wake up call' as millions risk losing £400 from accounts this year and they don't realise it

Savers issued 'wake up call' as millions risk losing £400...

Savers could be losing £400 from their accounts this year and not even know it.That's...

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Store closures update: JD Sports axes 13 shops as profits tumble in high street hit

Store closures update: JD Sports axes 13 shops as profits...

JD Sports, the British sports retail giant, has closed 13 shops across the UK.The...

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UK 'worst country in Europe' for drug prices - and it could cost patients new medicines, warns Mounjaro maker

UK 'worst country in Europe' for drug prices - and it could...

Britain has come under fire from one of the world’s biggest drug companies, which...

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Retirement crisis: One in five face poverty in later life as savers forced to rely on state pension alone

Retirement crisis: One in five face poverty in later life...

One in five low earners expects to rely solely on the state pension, leaving them...

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High street favourite Greggs to open first pub this weekend

High street favourite Greggs to open first pub this weekend

Greggs is opening its first ever pub where fans can order exclusive beers alongside...

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More than 500,000 Britons in line for £1,200 boost as HMRC explains who's eligible for 'attractive' scheme

More than 500,000 Britons in line for £1,200 boost as HMRC...

More than half a million people on low incomes have received a huge cash boost from...

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Mental health disability benefit claims reach 250 per DAY under Labour's first year in power

Mental health disability benefit claims reach 250 per DAY...

The number of new claimants for mental health disability benefits has reached 250...

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Pound drops after Bank of England boss signals at further interest rate cuts ahead

Pound drops after Bank of England boss signals at further...

Sterling suffered losses following dovish remarks from Bank of England Governor...

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Store closures update: Fashion giant axes 135 stores with more closures to come in cost-cutting drive

Store closures update: Fashion giant axes 135 stores with...

H&M has shut 135 shops during the past nine months and plans additional closures...

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Ticketmaster agrees to changes after competition watchdog's Oasis investigation

Ticketmaster agrees to changes after competition watchdog's...

Ticketmaster has reached an agreement with the Competition and Markets Authority...

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'NHS drug prices must rise' as Trump factor puts squeeze on UK pharma market

'NHS drug prices must rise' as Trump factor puts squeeze...

NHS medicine prices "must increase to halt an exodus of pharmaceutical investment...

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Borrowing costs set to ease further as Bank contends with weaker jobs market

Borrowing costs set to ease further as Bank contends with...

Most economists think the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee will cut interest rates...

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Lloyds Bank and Halifax banking apps DOWN as customers hit by payday outage

Lloyds Bank and Halifax banking apps DOWN as customers...

Thousands of customers at Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland have been left unable...

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HMRC repays £48.7million in overpaid tax as pensioners caught out by 'outdated' system

HMRC repays £48.7million in overpaid tax as pensioners...

Thousands of pensioners have been refunded nearly £49million after being taxed too...

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State pension at risk as retirees have payments suspended after DWP error

State pension at risk as retirees have payments suspended...

British pensioners living overseas are being left without their state pension payments...

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Savers urged to check bank accounts or risk losing out on £300 cash boost

Savers urged to check bank accounts or risk losing out...

British savers are missing out on over £300 as they leave their savings to languish...

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