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• How much does the ‘single tax’ hurt your investments?

  17-01-2026 06:00 via ft.com
  Couples are more likely to invest as they get older, but it’s not the same for those on their own
  
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• GTFO: Trump, Minnesota and the new rules of swearing

  17-01-2026 06:00 via ft.com
  Blame the vulgarity vibe shift for more profanities in public life
  
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• Doctors’ strike helped forestall NHS winter crisis, say health leaders

  16-01-2026 22:00 via ft.com
  Senior medics who covered for younger colleagues said to be more confident and quicker to discharge patients
  
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• Reform UK seeks court order to prevent delays to local elections

  16-01-2026 20:18 via ft.com
  Populist party says postponing vote in English councils risks undermining campaigns
  
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• UK lenders cut mortgage rates in race for new year buyers

  16-01-2026 12:30 via ft.com
  December fall in base rate and relatively benign Budget triggers swath of cheaper deals
  
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• Labour to avoid risk of at least 10 council losses by delaying May elections

  16-01-2026 00:56 via ft.com
  At least 183 of party’s councillors due to face voters will serve for another year
  
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• Labour to avoid risk of at least 9 council losses by delaying May elections

  15-01-2026 17:08 via ft.com
  At least 175 of party’s councillors due to face voters will serve for another year
  
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• Rachel Reeves slammed as GDP growth is 'economic version of treading water'

  15-01-2026 16:35 via express.co.uk
  The UK economy is "still struggling despite technically expanding", industry experts warn.
  
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• Britain’s business rates system is not fit for purpose

  15-01-2026 16:00 via ft.com
  Temporary reliefs are a sticking plaster for a tax that needs reform
  
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• DVSA update over changes to systems for booking your driving tests

  15-01-2026 15:58 via express.co.uk
  Key changes are coming in from spring this year and officials are also working on other updates.
  
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• Labour to avoid risk of at least 8 council losses by delaying May elections

  15-01-2026 15:27 via ft.com
  At least 168 of party’s councillors due to face voters will serve for another year
  
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• Martin Lewis gives Sky Mobile customers 30-day deadline to avoid price rise

  15-01-2026 14:58 via express.co.uk
  Martin Lewis has informed Sky customers they can take advantage of the loophole to evade Sky's price rise, penalty free.
  
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• DWP Cold Weather Payments for 802 eligible postcode areas - full list

  15-01-2026 14:09 via express.co.uk
  The Department for Work and Pensions is making cold weather payments to eligible households in 802 postcode areas
  
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• DWP issues statement over bank account checks for people on 3 benefits

  15-01-2026 13:58 via express.co.uk
  Officials can also deduct amounts from people's bank accounts under the new powers
  
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• ISA warning as Rachel Reeves plots huge 22% savings tax

  15-01-2026 13:35 via express.co.uk
  Experts warn that the changes risk putting savers off using ISAs altogether.
  
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• Two-week warning issued over £100 HMRC fines

  15-01-2026 13:16 via express.co.uk
  HMRC is going to start handing out £100 fines in just a fortnight's time.
  
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• Exact State Pension age for men and women and how to claim explained

  15-01-2026 13:04 via express.co.uk
  The amount you receive may vary depending on several factors. Here is what you need to know.
  
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• DWP full list of help only people over State Pension age can get

  15-01-2026 13:01 via express.co.uk
  The Department for Work and Pensions has a range of benefits and discounts available to people over State Pension age - and many are not means-tested
  
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• Martin Lewis issues alert as unpaid carers warned 'don't trust'

  15-01-2026 12:11 via express.co.uk
  Unpaid carers might be losing out on vital discounts due to incorrect council information. A recent investigation reveals a widespread issue affecting many.
  
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• Home furnishing group Dunelm sinks 17% on weak Christmas trading

  15-01-2026 10:00 via ft.com
  Shares fall as high street retailer says downbeat consumer confidence and discounting by rivals will curb profitability
  
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• UK economy beat expectations to grow 0.3% in November

  15-01-2026 08:09 via ft.com
  Figure marks rebound from previous month’s contraction
  
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• Lidl announces locations of 2 new UK stores opening in January 2026

  15-01-2026 06:49 via express.co.uk
  Shoppers in two towns in England can expect to see new Lidl supermarkets opening this month.
  
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• DWP launches new cash payments scheme from April 1 - see if you are eligible

  15-01-2026 06:40 via express.co.uk
  Officials say the fund is designed to provide a cash-first, needs-based safety net
  
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• State pension 'extra bill' alert as claimants urged to check this detail

  15-01-2026 06:13 via express.co.uk
  HMRC may make a change to your details depending on your situation
  
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• DWP PIP mobility review could affect 815,000 Motability customers and Blue Badge holders

  15-01-2026 06:13 via express.co.uk
  The DWP has announced a review led , which could affect those claiming through the Motability Scheme and Blue Badge holders when concluded
  
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• Would a ‘mild zombie apocalypse’ be a good thing for the UK economy?

  15-01-2026 06:00 via ft.com
  Business dynamism comes in many different forms
  
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• The UK nurses struggling to make ends meet

  15-01-2026 06:00 via ft.com
  FT charity FLIC is helping to alleviate NHS staff’s money worries with bespoke financial education
  
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• BoE accused of making ‘mistake’ in loosening capital rules

  15-01-2026 06:00 via ft.com
  Criticism is most strident challenge to central bank’s decision announced last month
  
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• Bank of England accused of making ‘mistake’ in loosening capital rules

  15-01-2026 06:00 via ft.com
  Criticism is the most strident challenge to the central bank’s decision announced last month
  
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• Thousands call for Personal Allowance increase to £15,597

  15-01-2026 05:00 via express.co.uk
  The Personal Allowance is currently frozen at £12,570 until April 2030
  
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• Lloyds Bank tells customers 'check your inbox' over £250 payments

  15-01-2026 04:59 via express.co.uk
  You need to act soon to get the bonus cash from Lloyds
  
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• DWP sets out key date for when it will publish WASPI decision

  15-01-2026 02:39 via express.co.uk
  The Ombudsman previously recommended the WASPI women should get up to £3,000 each
  
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• UK estate agents’ optimism on home sales hits highest level in over a year

  15-01-2026 01:01 via ft.com
  Rics survey points to lower interest rates and post-Budget certainty as drivers of upbeat mood
  
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• UK estate agents’ optimism on home sales highest in over a year

  15-01-2026 01:01 via ft.com
  Rics survey points to lower interest rates and post-Budget certainty as drivers of upbeat mood
  
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• Heathrow boss calls for faster runway approval to meet 2029 start date

  15-01-2026 01:01 via ft.com
  UK’s biggest airport has formally begun planning application for £33bn project
  
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• Disability benefits could be reformed to get more people into work, says UK minister

  15-01-2026 01:01 via ft.com
  Sir Stephen Timms argues that a better system is possible without ‘rapidly continuing increases in spending’
  
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• Sadiq Khan to warn AI could cause ‘mass unemployment’ in London

  14-01-2026 23:30 via ft.com
  Mayor concerned that capital will be at ‘sharpest edge of change’ given dependence on white-collar jobs
  
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• Rachel Reeves signals expansion of pubs tax U-turn to other businesses

  14-01-2026 20:12 via ft.com
  Chancellor says a post-Budget retreat could include extension to other hospitality
  
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• UK high street giant hammers Rachel Reeves’ Budget – profits slump by £7m

  14-01-2026 19:43 via express.co.uk
  The chain saw its shares drop 22% in morning trading.
  
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• The UK needs a Bletchley 2.0

  14-01-2026 18:33 via ft.com
  As cyber threats proliferate, we need to double down on maths to protect security and boost economic growth
  
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• DWP Universal Credit rules update as claimants could be missing out on 3 options

  14-01-2026 18:31 via express.co.uk
  A DWP minister has outlined support available for Universal Credit claimants that many are not taking advantage of.
  
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• Offshore wind’s fickle fortunes may finally be turning

  14-01-2026 18:21 via ft.com
  There is comfort that a price exists where developers make money and British consumers are at least no worse off
  
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• Nationwide slashes mortgage rates to 3.5% in 'massive market statement'

  14-01-2026 18:17 via express.co.uk
  Nationwide 'just fired their starting gun' for the 2026 property market, an expert says.
  
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• UK borrowing costs fall to lowest in more than a year

  14-01-2026 16:31 via ft.com
  Rate cut bets and easing tensions over government borrowing fuel gilts rally
  
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• Latest U-turn raises renewed questions over Starmer’s judgment

  14-01-2026 14:00 via ft.com
  After retreat on digital ID cards, chancellor indicates climbdown on business rates for pubs is coming soon
  
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• Digital ID should aim to win public support, not force it

  14-01-2026 10:45 via ft.com
  Keir Starmer irked his MPs last year by framing move as means to tackle illegal working
  
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• City minister in push to boost UK-EU financial services co-operation

  14-01-2026 01:01 via ft.com
  Lucy Rigby tells FT that London and Brussels can increase investment and drive growth
  
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• Reeves to unveil £45bn railway upgrade in northern England

  13-01-2026 23:35 via ft.com
  But chancellor only committing to ‘planning, development and design work’ worth £1.1bn during current parliament
  
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• Starmer set to drop plans to make digital ID mandatory for UK workers

  13-01-2026 21:08 via ft.com
  U-turn comes after Labour MPs expressed concern about compulsory nature of proposed scheme
  
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• UK fiscal rules do ‘very little’ to fix public finances, says former watchdog

  13-01-2026 19:55 via ft.com
  Ex-chair of Office for Budget Responsibility gives downbeat assessment
  
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