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UK inflation falls by more than expected to 2.6%

UK inflation falls by more than expected to 2.6%

Easing inflation marks steeper drop predicted by economists

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Low-rate mortgages hit 17-year high – but it’s not all good news for first-time buyers

Low-rate mortgages hit 17-year high – but it’s not all...

There are hundreds of products on the market for those with a five or 10 per cent...

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State pension warning: Deferring past retirement age could leave you worse off

State pension warning: Deferring past retirement age could...

Britons who choose to delay claiming their state pension after reaching retirement...

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Santander to slash interest rates across mortgage products this week - full list of changes

Santander to slash interest rates across mortgage products...

Santander has confirmed plans to make drastic changes to its line of mortgage products...

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Stealth tax raid to 'drag' 18 million Britons into paying more to HMRC as Rachel Reeves called to take action

Stealth tax raid to 'drag' 18 million Britons into paying...

Nearly 18 million Britons will be dragged into paying basic rate income tax by 2027/28...

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Struggling with 'Awful April' price rises? Sending ONE text could save you £200 on household bills

Struggling with 'Awful April' price rises? Sending ONE...

Millions of UK households have been hit with across-the-board price rises. Dubbed...

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Rachel Reeves' car tax changes risk 'hammering' thousands of rural workers with £15,000 cost hike

Rachel Reeves' car tax changes risk 'hammering' thousands...

Rachel Reeves has been accused of "hammering" drivers of a certain vehicle type...

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Economy update: Ftse 100 soars as JD Vance hints at 'good chance' of UK-US trade deal in win for Brexit Britain

Economy update: Ftse 100 soars as JD Vance hints at 'good...

The Ftse 100 has surged today after US Vice President JD Vance suggested there was...

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'Pension tweak' could help Britons cut tax by up to 62% under new National Insurance rules

'Pension tweak' could help Britons cut tax by up to 62%...

Millions of workers across the UK could cut their tax bills and boost their retirement...

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Blow to high street as major charity chain shuts three stores without notice as 47 more closures confirmed

Blow to high street as major charity chain shuts three...

Another blow is coming to the British high street as a major UK charity scales back...

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NS&I increases interest rates across a range of accounts in boost for savers - full list of 'higher rates'

NS&I increases interest rates across a range of accounts...

Savers have been handed a major boost as National Savings & Investments (NS&I) reintroduces...

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Over 8 million over 60s to 'pay back portion of state pension' as HMRC set to claw back more from retirees under 'stealth tax'

Over 8 million over 60s to 'pay back portion of state pension'...

Millions of state pensioners are set to be dragged into paying income tax over the...

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Rachel Reeves faces jobs pressure as wage growth slows and unemployment remains stagnant

Rachel Reeves faces jobs pressure as wage growth slows...

Rachel Reeves is under fresh pressure as new figures reveal a stagnant labour market,...

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'Welcome to Awful April': Jasmine Birtles reveals how to protect your wallet as energy, water and council tax bills rise

'Welcome to Awful April': Jasmine Birtles reveals how to...

Welcome to ‘Awful April’! It’s finally here with a raft of bills going up. So what,...

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Rachel Reeves urged to raise income tax for first time in 50 years as hike 'inevitable'

Rachel Reeves urged to raise income tax for first time...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is being urged to consider raising the basic rate of income...

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State pension age to RISE next year as older Britons 'likely to face financial risk'

State pension age to RISE next year as older Britons 'likely...

Analysts are sounding the alarm that millions of Britons could be in line for a...

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State pension, Universal Credit and PIP payment dates to change in DWP shake-up this Easter

State pension, Universal Credit and PIP payment dates to...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have...

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Fish and Chip shops could be killed off by Labour's National Insurance rise as owners claim their profits are wiped out

Fish and Chip shops could be killed off by Labour's National...

Fish and chip shop owners across Britain are facing a crisis as they report making...

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Rachel Reeves's £40bn tax raid on pension savings could 'come at the expense' of workers

Rachel Reeves's £40bn tax raid on pension savings could...

A rumoured £40billion tax raid on pension savings by Chancellor Rachel Reeves could...

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Nationwide Building Society slammed over 'very unfair' scheme as millions miss out on free £50 bonus payment

Nationwide Building Society slammed over 'very unfair'...

Nationwide Building Society is being slammed for its "very unfair move" after handing...

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State pension 'isn't enough' as Britons urged to boost retirement savings by £243k with three 'simple' hacks

State pension 'isn't enough' as Britons urged to boost...

Britons are being urged to use three simple pension savings hacks to boost their...

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Top savings account of the week: Britons urged to grab 'window of opportunity' and lock in top rates up to 7.5%

Top savings account of the week: Britons urged to grab...

With interest rate cuts widely expected later this year, the clock may be ticking...

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DWP letter from years ago could hold key to £100k payout - Britons urged to look for 'relevant proof'

DWP letter from years ago could hold key to £100k payout...

Bereaved families can still pursue cases of underpaid state pensions despite the...

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Britons can gift 'any amount' to family without paying inheritance tax – but there are 3 rules to follow

Britons can gift 'any amount' to family without paying...

Britons can gift any amount to family members without paying inheritance tax, provided...

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New DWP crackdown to hit thousands of workers with £4,330 debt bills over £1 breach

New DWP crackdown to hit thousands of workers with £4,330...

Thousands of unpaid carers face fresh debt demands from the Department for Work...

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Martin Lewis issues urgent Cash ISA warning as tax year begins - 'don’t do this or you’ll lose tax-free status'

Martin Lewis issues urgent Cash ISA warning as tax year...

Money expert Martin Lewis has issued a fresh warning to savers about cash ISAs,...

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Inheritance tax: Parents scramble to gift six-figure house deposits to children ahead of Labour's 'death tax' raid

Inheritance tax: Parents scramble to gift six-figure house...

The number of parents giving six-figure house deposits to their children to avoid...

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Energy bill warning: Higher earners could be charged more as Ofgem looks to fund radical overhaul

Energy bill warning: Higher earners could be charged more...

Higher earners could soon be asked to pay more on their energy bills under new proposals...

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UK inflation falls unexpectedly to 2.6% as elusive target evades Labour and Bank of England

UK inflation falls unexpectedly to 2.6% as elusive target...

UK inflation dropped to 2.6 per cent in March, according to official figures released...

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Economy in crisis as US faces 'worse than recession' under Trump, investor who predicted 2008 crash claims

Economy in crisis as US faces 'worse than recession' under...

Billionaire hedge fund manager Ray Dalio has issued a stark warning that the United...

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DWP could check your bank account under Universal Credit clampdown as payments to be slashed - what to know

DWP could check your bank account under Universal Credit...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is in line to get the power to check...

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Universal Credit payments overhauled in major DWP change - are you affected?

Universal Credit payments overhauled in major DWP change...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has implemented a major change to Universal...

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WATCH: 'Economic disaster!' Millionaire warns wealthy non-dom residents are fleeing the country

WATCH: 'Economic disaster!' Millionaire warns wealthy non-dom...

A millionaire finance expert has warned that Britain faces "economic disaster" as...

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State pension warning: Thousands have just hours left to take action or lose out on up to £11,500

State pension warning: Thousands have just hours left to...

Thousands of pensioners have been given just hours to take action or face losing...

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POLL OF THE DAY: Do you think the world is on the brink of a global recession? - YOUR VERDICT

POLL OF THE DAY: Do you think the world is on the brink...

China has hit back hard against Donald Trump's tariffs, imposing punitive 34 per...

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Cash ISA savers urged to take urgent action as 'perfect opportunity' materialises to gain hundreds of pounds in extra interest

Cash ISA savers urged to take urgent action as 'perfect...

Millions of Britons are missing out on higher interest rates for their Cash ISAs,...

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US stocks: Markets PLUMMET after Trump's tariff onslaught as futures slump to lowest since Covid

US stocks: Markets PLUMMET after Trump's tariff onslaught...

Global markets plunged on Thursday after President Donald Trump unveiled his tariff...

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Sainsbury's confirms exact date for 61 in-store cafe closures

Sainsbury's confirms exact date for 61 in-store cafe closures

A major British supermarket has confirmed the exact date that it will close dozens...

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‘Facing the highest taxes since WW2!’ Millionaire warns Britain of ‘economic downfall’ amid wealth exodus

‘Facing the highest taxes since WW2!’ Millionaire warns...

A millionaire finance expert has warned that Britain faces "economic disaster" as...

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State pension warning as 'retirement tax' leaves thousands of Britons facing financial 'cliff-edge'

State pension warning as 'retirement tax' leaves thousands...

Hundreds of thousands of pensioners will be pushed into paying income tax from today...

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Pension error means thousands of Britons risk missing out on £1,000s

Pension error means thousands of Britons risk missing out...

Thousands of Britons have been warned about being at risk of losing £1,000s after...

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Reeves hit with court action as care homes 'pushed to the brink' ahead of Labour's latest tax 'blunder'

Reeves hit with court action as care homes 'pushed to the...

Rachel Reeves has been warned she faces a legal challenge over her hike to National...

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Energy bills warning: Vampire appliances quietly drain £118 a year from your bank account

Energy bills warning: Vampire appliances quietly drain...

As the weather warms up and heating use drops, most of us expect our energy bills...

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DWP benefit worth £333 a month can be claimed by an extra 60,000 people from next week

DWP benefit worth £333 a month can be claimed by an extra...

A major change to the Carer's Allowance benefit will come into effect from Monday,...

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DWP issues warning over 'significant' benefits change on top of PIP and Universal Credit

DWP issues warning over 'significant' benefits change on...

Around 370,000 people currently receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP) could...

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Donald Trump’s trade war TAKES EFFECT as $5tn stocks wiped out and Keir Starmer scrambles global tariff ‘meetings’

Donald Trump’s trade war TAKES EFFECT as $5tn stocks wiped...

Donald Trump's trade war has taken effect, with a 10 per cent baseline tariff being...

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MAPPED: Britain’s top 50 council fat cats raking in biggest salaries – is your council leader one?

MAPPED: Britain’s top 50 council fat cats raking in biggest...

As council tax bills rise for the vast majority of Brits, the 50 highest earning...

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State pension recipients to get huge payment boost in fewer than 48 hours - all the details

State pension recipients to get huge payment boost in fewer...

State pension recipients are set to receive a mega payment boost in fewer than 48...

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DWP issues thousands of letters to Britons warning their benefit payments will be axed

DWP issues thousands of letters to Britons warning their...

Thousands of parents have received urgent warning letters from the Department for...

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Donald Trump vows 'only the weak will fail' as global stock markets plunge AGAIN

Donald Trump vows 'only the weak will fail' as global stock...

The FTSE 100 closed at its lowest level this year yesterday as China's response...

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Mel Stride issues warning over 'worrying time' as 'TRILLIONS wiped off global markets'

Mel Stride issues warning over 'worrying time' as 'TRILLIONS...

Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mel Stride, has warned that "trillions of dollars"...

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Nintendo Switch enjoys record-breaking PRICE CRASH on Amazon hours after Switch 2 release is confirmed

Nintendo Switch enjoys record-breaking PRICE CRASH on Amazon...

With the Nintendo Switch 2 release date confirmed, Amazon has slashed the original...

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Mortgage rate warning for Britons as Donald Trump's tariffs could affect interest levels: 'Uncertainty has intensified'

Mortgage rate warning for Britons as Donald Trump's tariffs...

A mortgage rate warning has been given to Britons after Donald Trump unveiled his...

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Markets plunge as Trump tariffs impose 'major blow to world economy' - EU and China vow retaliation

Markets plunge as Trump tariffs impose 'major blow to world...

Global markets dived overnight and continue to fall this morning amid concerns about...

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Nationwide makes major bonus payment update as 12 million Britons receive cash boost

Nationwide makes major bonus payment update as 12 million...

Nationwide Building Society has confirmed the payment schedule for its £50 Big Nationwide...

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State pension warning: One-in-six incorrect or unaware about when they can claim their pension

State pension warning: One-in-six incorrect or unaware...

One in six people whose state pension age is 66 or 67 either don't know their state...

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Energy bills: EDF axes charge for thousands of customers with Britons guaranteed to save at least £360 a year

Energy bills: EDF axes charge for thousands of customers...

EDF has launched a new tariff that eliminates standing charges for heat pump customers...

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Rachel Reeves's 'jobs tax' means workers face hit of up to £11,000 over next five years

Rachel Reeves's 'jobs tax' means workers face hit of up...

Workers are facing a hit of up to £11,000 over the next five years due to Labour's...

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REVEALED: Brexit Britain signs ‘quiet’ trade deal with US – and Labour aren't saying anything about it

REVEALED: Brexit Britain signs ‘quiet’ trade deal with...

Despite Trump’s tariffs sending markets into freefall, Brexit Britain has scored...

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State pension warning as thousands more Britons slapped with 'retirement tax' - are you affected?

State pension warning as thousands more Britons slapped...

Thousands more retirees will be forced to pay income tax on their state pension...

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HMRC car tax changes come into effect with drivers of popular vehicle-type now facing £8,000 bill

HMRC car tax changes come into effect with drivers of popular...

Drivers of a popular vehicle-type have been warned they could face up to £8,000...

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Stock markets LIVE: US stocks plunge AGAIN as hedge fund managers turn on Donald Trump and call for a 'suspension'

Stock markets LIVE: US stocks plunge AGAIN as hedge fund...

The US stock market has plunged once again as hedge fund managers have turned on...

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WATCH: Octopus Energy expert calls for zonal pricings - 'People are paying London prices!'

WATCH: Octopus Energy expert calls for zonal pricings -...

Jack Richardson from Octopus Energy has called for zonal energy pricing, explaining...

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'People in Glasgow are paying Chelsea rates!' Octopus Energy expert pushes for zonal energy pricing: 'It is only fair'

'People in Glasgow are paying Chelsea rates!' Octopus Energy...

Jack Richardson from Octopus Energy has called for zonal energy pricing, explaining...

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Tesco makes major Clubcard change as customers given just days to act before Monday switch

Tesco makes major Clubcard change as customers given just...

Tesco is urging Clubcard app users to take action before Monday as the supermarket...

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Ofgem cracks down on broken smart meters as millions could get automatic compensation

Ofgem cracks down on broken smart meters as millions could...

Energy regulator Ofgem has proposed new measures that would see customers receive...

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Upgrading your Fire TV Stick with Sky Glass-like features is more affordable than ever before

Upgrading your Fire TV Stick with Sky Glass-like features...

Want to upgrade your Fire TV Stick without the cost of buying a brand-new model?...

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'Wild loophole' leaves foreigners and expats scrambling for £230k state pension top-up as pay-out open to those who worked in UK for just three years

'Wild loophole' leaves foreigners and expats scrambling...

Former UK taxpayers have just days left to take advantage of a scheme allowing them...

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Pension warning: Britons warned employer 'pension errors' could be costing you over £12k in retirement - check if you're affected

Pension warning: Britons warned employer 'pension errors'...

Millions could face a £12,554 gap in their pension wealth due to employers miscalculating...

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Energy crisis: Blackout fears grow as Britain grid faces supply shortfalls and bills remain 'world-beatingly high'

Energy crisis: Blackout fears grow as Britain grid faces...

Britain faces growing risks of power shortages, with MPs warning the government...

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Recession fears grow as UK economy grapples with stagflation in major blow to Rachel Reeves

Recession fears grow as UK economy grapples with stagflation...

Recession fears are growing as the UK economy remains stagnant, posing a major challenge...

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Nationwide issues urgent warning to branch customers ahead of major shake-up – full list of affected areas

Nationwide issues urgent warning to branch customers ahead...

Nationwide customers are being urged to take note as the UK’s largest building society...

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State pension alert: 'Little known rule' means millions won't see payments rise in line with triple lock - are you affected?

State pension alert: 'Little known rule' means millions...

Millions of pensioners are set to receive a 4.1 per cent boost to their state pension...

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Millions brace for ‘recession-level’ hit in income as Reeves 'concentrates pain' on benefit claimants

Millions brace for ‘recession-level’ hit in income as Reeves...

Millions of Britons face "recession level" falls in income over the next five years...

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WHSmith agrees plans to sell ALL UK high street stores in mega £76m deal

WHSmith agrees plans to sell ALL UK high street stores...

WHSmith has agreed to sell its UK high street chain to Modella Capital in a £76...

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National Insurance to be overhauled as businesses face bigger 'tax on jobs' next month - full list of changes

National Insurance to be overhauled as businesses face...

Businesses are being warned that National Insurance rates will rise from April 1...

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British Gas, OVO, EDF, and Octopus customers warned of 'vampire devices' adding £105 to energy bills

British Gas, OVO, EDF, and Octopus customers warned of...

Millions of British households are being warned about "vampire devices" adding over...

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Over-60s warned of rising tax burden as HMRC to hire over 500 new inspectors in tax clampdown

Over-60s warned of rising tax burden as HMRC to hire over...

Over-60s face mounting tax pressures as the Government announces new enforcement...

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Britons set for 'awful April' with household bills hike, Barkes warns

Britons set for 'awful April' with household bills hike,...

Britons have "had enough" and are "being taken for mugs" by Labour as household...

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Air fryer users at risk of facing £64 charge from next week after Ofgem price hike warning

Air fryer users at risk of facing £64 charge from next...

UK households with air fryers have been issued a £64 warning as energy costs rise...

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Security Minister Dan Jarvis defends Spring Statement claim that Britons will be '£500 better off' under Labour

Security Minister Dan Jarvis defends Spring Statement claim...

Security Minister Dan Jarvis has refused to confirm whether Britons will truly be...

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PIP benefit change could mean 150,000 people lose other DWP payments

PIP benefit change could mean 150,000 people lose other...

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced that 150,000 people will lose...

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'We can't afford it!' Labour's war on wealth will leave 'ordinary Britons' plugging £1bn shortfall as Farage issues 'cliff-edge' tax warning

'We can't afford it!' Labour's war on wealth will leave...

Labour's war on wealth is expected to leave a tax revenue shortfall of almost £1billion...

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'Poppycock!' Rachel Reeves torn apart by Shadow Chancellor over claim Britons will be '£500 better off' under Labour

'Poppycock!' Rachel Reeves torn apart by Shadow Chancellor...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves's pledge that Britons will be £500 better off under the...

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Labour Minister repeatedly DODGES grilling by Camilla Tominey over whether Britons will be £500 better off: 'The sums don't add up!'

Labour Minister repeatedly DODGES grilling by Camilla Tominey...

Security Minister Dan Jarvis repeatedly dodged questions by GB News host Camilla...

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Millions of Echo and Fire TV Stick owners urged to send devices BACK to Amazon for an affordable upgrade

Millions of Echo and Fire TV Stick owners urged to send...

Send your Fire TV Stick or Echo back to Amazon and unlock an affordable upgrade...

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Amazon treats some Kindle owners to a useful free upgrade, while others must pay for the privilege

Amazon treats some Kindle owners to a useful free upgrade,...

Your Kindle could be about to unlock a hands-free new way to turn pages of your...

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'Being taken for mugs!' Labour's tax raid sparks outrage amid looming household bills hike: 'People have had enough'

'Being taken for mugs!' Labour's tax raid sparks outrage...

Britons have "had enough" and are "being taken for mugs" by Labour as household...

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FTSE 100: Stocks plunge at open as markets tremble in fear over Trump trade war

FTSE 100: Stocks plunge at open as markets tremble in fear...

The FTSE 100 plunged at open today following concerns about Donald Trump's tariff...

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Primark boss RESIGNS after admitting 'error of judgement' amid 'behaviour' allegations

Primark boss RESIGNS after admitting 'error of judgement'...

The boss of Primark has resigned after an allegation over his behaviour towards...

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State pension deadline warning issued with just days left to claim an extra £24,000 for life

State pension deadline warning issued with just days left...

State pensioners have just days left to boost their retirement income by up to £24,600...

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Electric car owners warned of Ofgem energy changes launching tomorrow seeing millions pay more to charge

Electric car owners warned of Ofgem energy changes launching...

Electric vehicle owners are set to face a huge financial hit from tomorrow as Ofgem's...

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MAPPED: The countries where expats still get a state pension increase as 500,000 to miss out on £470 triple lock

MAPPED: The countries where expats still get a state pension...

Nearly half a million expat state pensioners are set to miss out on a £470 triple...

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PIP changes confirmed: One million Brits to lose benefit payments under DWP crackdown – what it means for you

PIP changes confirmed: One million Brits to lose benefit...

The Government has introduced stricter eligibility criteria for those claiming Personal...

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Bank of England crisis: Homeowners warned 'tipping point' could keep payments higher for longer as interest rate decision looms

Bank of England crisis: Homeowners warned 'tipping point'...

The Bank of England’s battle with inflation could leave homeowners facing higher...

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Tax deadline warning – Jasmine Birtles explains how to make the most of your money before it’s too late

Tax deadline warning – Jasmine Birtles explains how to...

It’s in your diary, I’m sure. That magic date of 5th April: the end of the tax year....

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Santander launches 'competitive range' of ISAs plus £50 bonus - full list of rates

Santander launches 'competitive range' of ISAs plus £50...

Santander UK has unveiled a new range of Fixed Rate ISAs, offering savers a competitive...

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Waspi update: State pension row escalates as Labour told ‘right this wrong’ amid compensation legal battle

Waspi update: State pension row escalates as Labour told...

MPs are backing Waspi campaigners in their latest fight, urging the Labour government...

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DWP benefits crackdown: What changes could be announced to PIP and Universal Credit?

DWP benefits crackdown: What changes could be announced...

Labour is set to announce major welfare reforms today, focusing on changes to Personal...

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MAPPED: London’s council tax nightmare as EVERY authority confirms hikes – are you in the red?

MAPPED: London’s council tax nightmare as EVERY authority...

Every one of London’s local authorities is raising council tax for 2025/26, a shocking...

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