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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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Ikea to open new Oxford Street store in major high street revival - when it opens and what to expect

Ikea to open new Oxford Street store in major high street...

Ikea will open its highly anticipated Oxford Street store on Thursday, May 1 2025.The...

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‘Stop interrupting!’ Explosive row erupts on GB News over Labour’s ‘war’ on welfare - WATCH

‘Stop interrupting!’ Explosive row erupts on GB News over...

A heated debate erupted on GB News over Labour's welfare reforms, with political...

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Pension disaster looms as Rachel Reeves warned Britons' savings 'will not be enough for retirement'

Pension disaster looms as Rachel Reeves warned Britons'...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is being urged to overhaul the existing pension system...

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ISA alert: Savers scramble to make key tax move before Reeves' ‘triple threat tax raid’ hits - is your cash safe?

ISA alert: Savers scramble to make key tax move before...

Britons across the UK are increasingly turning to "Bed and ISA" transactions as...

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State pension crisis: 500,000 retirees to miss out on £470 triple lock boost - how to 'check eligibility'

State pension crisis: 500,000 retirees to miss out on £470...

Analysts are sounding the alarm that around 500,000 pensioners will miss out on...

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Major pub chain to hike prices in huge blow for Britons as Reeves' tax raid slammed 'most unwelcome'

Major pub chain to hike prices in huge blow for Britons...

Britain's oldest brewer has announced it will raise beer prices in response to tax...

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Keir Starmer REFUSES to rule out scrapping 'stealth tax' as Britons 'pulled' into paying more to HMRC

Keir Starmer REFUSES to rule out scrapping 'stealth tax'...

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has refused to rule out continuing a controversial "stealth...

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DWP benefit crackdown: Older Britons risk losing ‘vital safety net’ before state pension age as rules tighten

DWP benefit crackdown: Older Britons risk losing ‘vital...

Thousands of older Britons risk losing vital financial support under sweeping welfare...

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Topshop teases major comeback with new website launch – Shoppers told 'watch this space!'

Topshop teases major comeback with new website launch –...

Topshop has sent shoppers into a frenzy with cryptic social media teasers hinting...

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State pension age rise to 68 could be 'fast-tracked’ as Rachel Reeves battles budget shortfall - 'very expensive!'

State pension age rise to 68 could be 'fast-tracked’ as...

The state pension age rise to 68 may be brought forward sooner than expected, as...

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Santander announces 95 more bank branch closures this year as 750 jobs put at risk - full list of locations

Santander announces 95 more bank branch closures this year...

Santander has announced around 750 jobs are at risk of redundancy under plans to...

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From bedwetting to writer's cramp, the success rate of EVERY benefit claim EXPOSED as Labour wields axe

From bedwetting to writer's cramp, the success rate of...

From wetting the bed to acne, we have crunched the numbers on the success rate of...

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Britons risk car insurance chaos with policies cancelled under HMRC rules which impact driving habits

Britons risk car insurance chaos with policies cancelled...

Drivers making deliveries for items sold on Facebook Marketplace, Vinted and similar...

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Car finance scandal will hit drivers with higher costs 'for years to come' ahead of compensation update

Car finance scandal will hit drivers with higher costs...

A motoring expert has warned that the car finance scandal could result in drivers...

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REVEALED: How Starmer could raid pensioners with ‘defence tax’ to help Ukraine defeat Russia

REVEALED: How Starmer could raid pensioners with ‘defence...

Pensioners could be squeezed to help fund Labour’s defence spending increase, experts...

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UK unemployment sticks at 4.4% as pressure mounts on Rachel Reeves over jobs crisis

UK unemployment sticks at 4.4% as pressure mounts on Rachel...

UK unemployment held steady at 4.4 per cent in the three months to January, as the...

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Store closures disaster REVEALED as more than 12,000 shops shut down for good in 2024, new research finds

Store closures disaster REVEALED as more than 12,000 shops...

British high streets continue to face significant pressure with around 35 shops...

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Superdrug to open 25 new stores this year in win for Britain's high streets

Superdrug to open 25 new stores this year in win for Britain's...

Superdrug has unveiled ambitious expansion plans for 2025, with 25 new shops set...

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Blow to Donald Trump as interest rate cuts paused and US GDP growth DOWNGRADED amid 'uncertainty'

Blow to Donald Trump as interest rate cuts paused and US...

President Donald Trump has been dealt a blow to his agenda for the economy as the...

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PIP disability benefit overhaul to leave Britons '£4,000 worse-off' as Labour unveils DWP reform

PIP disability benefit overhaul to leave Britons '£4,000...

Millions of Britons are set to be "£4,000 worse-off" as a result of looming reform...

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Passport prices set to rise next month in major cost of living blow to Britons

Passport prices set to rise next month in major cost of...

Passport prices are expected to rise substantially next month in another cost of...

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Banking hubs to be rolled out after Santander bank branch closures - full list of 19 new locations

Banking hubs to be rolled out after Santander bank branch...

LINK has confirmed 19 new locations for shared banking hubs following Santander's...

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Santander banking app DOWN: Hundreds of customers left unable to make payments - 'Sort it out!'

Santander banking app DOWN: Hundreds of customers left...

Santander banking services have gone down, leaving customers unable to make payment...

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Store closures alert: Poundland up for sale amid 'challenging retail landscape' as hundreds of sites at risk

Store closures alert: Poundland up for sale amid 'challenging...

Hundreds of Poundland stores are at potential risk of closing down as the discount...

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Waspi update: State pension row continues as £130k raised for court review into Labour's compensation refusal

Waspi update: State pension row continues as £130k raised...

Waspi campaigners have raised over £132,000 in their fight to challenge Labour's...

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As Farage vows to scrap inheritance tax -  we explore how much could YOU save?

As Farage vows to scrap inheritance tax -  we explore how...

Nigel Farage has pledged to abolish inheritance tax in Britain if Reform UK wins...

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Stamp Duty 'knife edge' to hike homebuyer bills from zero to £6,250 overnight - Can you beat the deadline?

Stamp Duty 'knife edge' to hike homebuyer bills from zero...

Homebuyers across England are racing against time as the stamp duty holiday approaches...

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Labour minister REFUSES to rule out new tax hikes as Rachel Reeves prepares major spending cuts

Labour minister REFUSES to rule out new tax hikes as Rachel...

Uncertainty is growing around the Government’s economic plans as a minister refused...

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Barclays customers to get £12.5m payout after major banking app outage left them locked out of accounts

Barclays customers to get £12.5m payout after major banking...

Barclays could pay up to £12.5million in compensation to customers affected by technology...

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Bank of England sounds alarm on 'substantial' risks to UK economy – 'Rapid interest rate cuts unlikely!'

Bank of England sounds alarm on 'substantial' risks to...

The Bank of England governor has warned of 'substantial' risks to the UK economy,...

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Energy bills set to soar by £900 a year due to net zero push, experts warn

Energy bills set to soar by £900 a year due to net zero...

The drive to Net Zero will see the average British household facing a £900 rise...

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Yorkshire Building Society reveals how to boost savings by '£12k plus interest' with competitive account

Yorkshire Building Society reveals how to boost savings...

Yorkshire Building Society is revealing how savers can boost their savings pot by...

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State pension payments to be hit by 'stealth tax raid' next year in blow to Britons: 'Wholly inappropriate!'

State pension payments to be hit by 'stealth tax raid'...

Pensioners could be forced to pay income tax on their state pension for the first...

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DWP overhaul under Labour SLAMMED as cuts to disability benefits would pose 'significant risks'

DWP overhaul under Labour SLAMMED as cuts to disability...

Labour are being urged to not carry out sweeping cuts to disability benefits, including...

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Universal Credit payment rates to rise next month but DWP warns claimants 'will have to wait until June'

Universal Credit payment rates to rise next month but DWP...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit payment rates will increase from...

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'Serious repercussions!' Alert issued to Universal Credit recipients as Rachel Reeves plans billions in welfare cuts

'Serious repercussions!' Alert issued to Universal Credit...

Top financial experts are warning Universal Credit could come in the firing line...

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Taxpayers 'saddled' with £45bn bill to pay off Royal Mail pension bill due to mismanagement

Taxpayers 'saddled' with £45bn bill to pay off Royal Mail...

Taxpayers have been slapped with a £45billion bill for Royal Mail's pension pots...

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Spain accused of ‘fleecing’ foreigners as British expats hit with unexpected 'tax traps'

Spain accused of ‘fleecing’ foreigners as British expats...

Spain has become a "tax trap" for expats who are being "fleeced" by its authorities,...

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Martin Lewis reveals how to increase state pension payments by up to £50k but Britons told to act 'urgently'

Martin Lewis reveals how to increase state pension payments...

Martin Lewis is calling on Britons to take immediate action to boost their state...

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Rachel Reeves 'plans BILLIONS in spending cuts' – DWP benefits face axe in Spring Statement

Rachel Reeves 'plans BILLIONS in spending cuts' – DWP benefits...

Rachel Reeves is planning billions of pounds in welfare and public spending cuts...

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Will farmers force Reeves resignation? Rebellion grows as THIRD Labour MP breaks ranks on 'embarrassing' farm tax

Will farmers force Reeves resignation? Rebellion grows...

As farmers staged another protest in central London today, a third Labour MP has...

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Store closures update: Walgreens to sell Boots in £8bn deal after shutting 300 UK shops

Store closures update: Walgreens to sell Boots in £8bn...

Boots is set to be sold in a £8billion deal as its US owner, Walgreens Boots Alliance,...

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Millions of savers face 'punishing new tax' as Reeves' ISA allowance cut could cost up to £5,132

Millions of savers face 'punishing new tax' as Reeves'...

Millions of savers could be hit with a "punishing new tax" as Chancellor Rachel...

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DWP can now take money straight from bank accounts and impose £300 fines under benefit fraud crackdown

DWP can now take money straight from bank accounts and...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to gain sweeping new powers to...

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Post Office Horizon scandal victim offered payout after he died - 'Slap in the face'

Post Office Horizon scandal victim offered payout after...

A widow of a victim of the Post Office Horizon scandal has demanded compensation...

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Millions of homebuyers hit with £4,200 mortgage hike - Top 10 cheapest UK locations revealed

Millions of homebuyers hit with £4,200 mortgage hike -...

First-time buyers are facing an extra £4,200 per year in mortgage payments compared...

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Smart meter warning: Thousands of Octopus, E.On and EDF customers told to make switch or risk higher bills as deadline looms

Smart meter warning: Thousands of Octopus, E.On and EDF...

Thousands of households are being warned to act now or face higher energy bills...

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DWP launches 'intensive' overhaul to Jobcentres in reform of disability benefits

DWP launches 'intensive' overhaul to Jobcentres in reform...

Government plans to deploy 1,000 Jobcentre work coaches to provide "intensive" support...

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Donald Trump delays tariffs AGAIN as Canada trade war postponed

Donald Trump delays tariffs AGAIN as Canada trade war postponed

President Donald Trump has delayed the imposition of tariffs on imports coming from...

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Tax disaster as millions of savers slapped with 'nasty' bills, Coventry Building Society warns

Tax disaster as millions of savers slapped with 'nasty'...

Millions of savers across Britain are facing unexpected tax bills as frozen income...

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Donald Trump DELAYS Mexico tariff war after crunch call as US market tumbles

Donald Trump DELAYS Mexico tariff war after crunch call...

Donald Trump has confirmed the US will delay the imposition of hefty tariffs on...

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Pension crisis as women face £47k savings shortfall and 'risk emptying pots' 14 years before men

Pension crisis as women face £47k savings shortfall and...

British women face a more than £47,500 pension savings shortfall compared to their...

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Discord and Klarna are suddenly set for stock market listings worth billions - these companies could be next

Discord and Klarna are suddenly set for stock market listings...

The two companies are discussing going public in America - but several IPOs could...

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Healthier economy may delay interest rate cuts in a blow for borrowers

Healthier economy may delay interest rate cuts in a blow...

The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product, or the output for...

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British Gas, Octopus, E.on and Scottish Power customers to save £300 a year with GB Energy

British Gas, Octopus, E.on and Scottish Power customers...

Energy customers stand to save £300 under the new Labour Government as they go ahead...

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Waspi women demand Labour 'deliver fast and fair' state pension payout 'in first 100 days of Parliament'

Waspi women demand Labour 'deliver fast and fair' state...

The Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) campaign is demanding "fair and...

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Major high street bank cuts savings interest rates to sub-4% in blow to customers - are you affected?

Major high street bank cuts savings interest rates to sub-4%...

Metro Bank has slashed its savings account rates to below four per cent in a blow...

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Robinsons squash maker Britvic agrees £3.3billion takeover by Carlsberg

Robinsons squash maker Britvic agrees £3.3billion takeover...

Robinsons squash maker Britvic has agreed a £3.3billion takeover by Danish company...

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Tesco clubcard hack as customers figure out hidden detail

Tesco clubcard hack as customers figure out hidden detail

A Tesco clubcard hack has revealed to customers a hidden detail about special offers.Shoppers...

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Rachel Reeves warns 'there's not a huge amount of money' after assessing UK's finances

Rachel Reeves warns 'there's not a huge amount of money'...

Following the landslide win for Labour, Rachel Reeves has warned that "there's not...

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Do you really need to be worried about inheritance tax?  IHT expert explains when IHT is due on property and gifts

Do you really need to be worried about inheritance tax?...

Inheritance tax (IHT) is a concern for anyone who is wealthy and for whom the £325,000...

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Universal Credit payments blocked for 184,000 people after DWP action

Universal Credit payments blocked for 184,000 people after...

Thousands of benefit claimants have lost out on payments after failing to move to...

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Inheritance tax: 'The one effective strategy' which can save you tens of thousands off your bill

Inheritance tax: 'The one effective strategy' which can...

When it comes to cutting one's inheritance tax bill, there is "one effective strategy"...

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Fire TV Stick owners can now stream PS5-quality games for £1

Fire TV Stick owners can now stream PS5-quality games for...

All products and promotions are independently selected by our experts. To help us...

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'Dad's dead - what next?': Six documents you need to help transfer wealth to loved ones after you pass away

'Dad's dead - what next?': Six documents you need to help...

There are six documents that can help alleviate pressures after a loved one has...

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Barclays launches £175 free cash offer plus 5.12 per cent interest rate

Barclays launches £175 free cash offer plus 5.12 per cent...

Barclays has launched a £175 cash boost offer for any new customer switching to...

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'I earn very little interest on my pension - how can I boost my savings?' Jasmine Birtles replies

'I earn very little interest on my pension - how can I...

Jasmine Birtles answers your questions in an exclusive pensions and retirement Q&A...

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Major shake-up coming to TV licence fee? Labour Culture Secretary's bold vision to make BBC more accountable

Major shake-up coming to TV licence fee? Labour Culture...

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Welcome relief for pension savers as Rachel Reeves pledges 'we'll turn our attention to the pension system'

Welcome relief for pension savers as Rachel Reeves pledges...

Rachel Reeves pledged that urgent attention will be given to the UK's pension system...

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Top savings accounts of the week: Britons urged to secure 8% interest while they can as providers withdraw rates

Top savings accounts of the week: Britons urged to secure...

Banks and building societies have increased interest rates on savings products in...

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Iceland aims to open up to 250 new Food Warehouse stores across the UK - will there be one near you?

Iceland aims to open up to 250 new Food Warehouse stores...

Iceland is thought to want to open up to 250 more Food Warehouse stores as part...

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Visa outage: Customers report of card payment issues across the UK in Asda, McDonald's, M&S and Sainsbury's

Visa outage: Customers report of card payment issues across...

Visa customers have been unable to make payments with over 500 reports made across...

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Tesco Express stores to close early on Sunday for England Euro 2024 final

Tesco Express stores to close early on Sunday for England...

Tesco has announced more than 1,800 Express stores will close at 7.30pm instead...

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Universal Credit benefits cheat falsely claimed money from DWP for three years

Universal Credit benefits cheat falsely claimed money from...

A man that falsely claimed Universal Credit and Employment Disability Allowance...

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