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• Your next foreign holiday just got more expensive as Labour sinks the pound

  04-12-2024 19:00 via express.co.uk
  
  As if we didn't have enough to contend with, Brits will have to pay more for their winter sun as the pound has plunged since the election.
  
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• You may have liked lower inflation and interest rates — Rachel Reeves has other plans

  04-12-2024 17:14 via express.co.uk
  
  Both the Bank of England and the OECD have exposed the folly of the Labour Party's disastrous first Budget.
  
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• Scottish government vows to scrap two-child benefit cap

  04-12-2024 16:59 via ft.com
  Finance secretary says fiscal statement ‘delivers progress’ as SNP administration seeks to fend off Labour
  
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• Tata Steel UK losses jump fourfold

  04-12-2024 16:48 via ft.com
  
  Indian-owned group takes £1.12bn hit after writing down value of legacy assets
  
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• Martin Lewis reveals how much Christmas lights really cost to run all December

  04-12-2024 15:40 via express.co.uk
  
  Money expert Martin Lewis revealed the staggering cost of running your Christmas lights through December.
  
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• Martin Lewis warns ‘you don’t have a credit score’ and says ‘you must check'

  04-12-2024 15:23 via express.co.uk
  
  Money expert Martin Lewis warned that people do not have credit scores in the UK and instead there is something else you should check every year.
  
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• Everyone with Sainsbury's Nectar card issued £105 warning

  04-12-2024 14:25 via express.co.uk
  
  Shoppers could cut the cost of their food shop by up to 21% by making a switch, according to an expert.
  
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• Higher prices, lower wages and mortgage rates up: The impact of Labour's shocking Budget

  04-12-2024 13:51 via express.co.uk
  
  Economic forecasts have changed "dramatically" since the autumn Budget was announced, an expert has said.
  
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• Verdict on Rachel Reeves's horror Budget is finally in - and it's worse than imagined!

  04-12-2024 13:12 via express.co.uk
  
  Most of us don't need to be told that Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget is going to hurt. We've worked that out for ourselves.
  
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• Lloyds boss warns of UK ‘investability problem’ after motor finance ruling

  04-12-2024 12:55 via ft.com
  Sector left reeling after court backs consumer complaints about ‘secret commissions’ on car loans
  
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• BoE governor expects four UK rate cuts next year as inflation eases

  04-12-2024 12:08 via ft.com
  Andrew Bailey welcomes better than expected fall in price growth in FT interview
  
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• Brits could end up paying up to £21k more tax in 2025 - 5 ways you can slash your bill

  04-12-2024 11:45 via express.co.uk
  
  If you plan on buying a house next year, and/or stand to inherit some money, you could end up paying an estimated £21,071 extra in tax.
  
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• State pensioners urged to unplug two appliances after losing £300 Winter Fuel Payment

  04-12-2024 11:36 via express.co.uk
  
  These two appliances can add a surprising amount to your bills for doing absolutely nothing.
  
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• Virgin Media O2 expands scheme to offer free mobile data in all O2 stores

  04-12-2024 11:16 via express.co.uk
  
  People will have free internet access to connect with loved ones regardless of their mobile provider.
  
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• Will my loved ones have to pay tax on my pension when I die?

  04-12-2024 06:01 via ft.com
  
  I’m worried about the new rules that mean my pension is subject to inheritance tax
  
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• UK medicines regulator needs more resources, drugmakers say

  04-12-2024 06:00 via ft.com
  
  Report by industry group finds MHRA’s ‘capacity and predictability’ is biggest factor deterring investment
  
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• EDF to keep 4 UK nuclear power stations open longer than planned

  04-12-2024 01:02 via ft.com
  
  Latest extensions to plants’ working lives could see some sites keep running into next decade
  
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• Government admits British Steel nationalisation is one rescue option

  03-12-2024 22:58 via ft.com
  
  Public ownership for lossmaking business least preferred route as deal sought over future with Chinese owner
  
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• British Steel nationalisation is one rescue option, government admits

  03-12-2024 22:58 via ft.com
  Public ownership for lossmaking business least preferred route as deal sought over future with Chinese owner
  
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• Thames Water creditors veto use of £3bn loan to pay fines

  03-12-2024 18:13 via ft.com
  
  Troubled utility faces fines of £400mn by March 2027 as it tries to avoid renationalisation
  
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• South Western Railway set to be first train operator nationalised by Labour

  03-12-2024 15:51 via ft.com
  
  UK government plans to bring all lines under public control under ‘Great British Railways’ brand
  
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• Funding issues and ‘over-optimism’ behind UK failures on jobs data

  03-12-2024 14:56 via ft.com
  
  Statistics agency review reveals flaws that left policymakers without a reliable unemployment figure for a year
  
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• ONS admits it may not be able to replace UK labour force survey until 2027

  03-12-2024 09:11 via ft.com
  
  Policymakers facing further uncertainty over state of UK jobs market
  
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• UK chemicals sector doubts Starmer ‘reset’ will end Brexit blues

  03-12-2024 06:00 via ft.com
  
  Businesses say regulatory and customs frictions will barely be eased if Labour government sticks to red lines on EU
  
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• Old convictions are holding too many back

  03-12-2024 06:00 via ft.com
  
  Criminal records should be reformed to offer employers a better, fairer way to assess potential hires
  
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• Investors call for reform of Scotland’s ‘stamp duty’ to boost investment

  03-12-2024 06:00 via ft.com
  
  Asset managers call for removal of ‘disincentive’ to property spending north of the border
  
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• Business school teaching case study: Can transparency improve pay equality?

  03-12-2024 05:30 via ft.com
  
  UK employers must report gender disparity in wages but critics say the obligation provides little accountability
  
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• Britain need not choose between Trump and EU, Starmer says

  02-12-2024 22:00 via ft.com
  
  UK prime minister vows to strengthen ties with Washington, Brussels and Beijing in set-piece speech
  
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• DWP £2,400 check alert as one group could be missing out on ‘higher rates’

  02-12-2024 21:00 via express.co.uk
  
  People can get additional payments on top of the standard rates.
  
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• Nationwide clients warning as bank hikes charge for popular account

  02-12-2024 19:57 via express.co.uk
  
  The packaged account is popular with banking customers - but could chase them away with its first price hike in seven years.
  
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• Martin Lewis urges UK households to get £1,250 with ‘backdated’ HMRC claim

  02-12-2024 19:01 via express.co.uk
  
  Money expert Martin Lewis says 2.1m people are missing out on the money right now.
  
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• British Gas sending £2,000 to state pensioners in December

  02-12-2024 18:29 via express.co.uk
  
  Energy firm British Gas is sending £2,000 each to state pensioners in December.
  
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• Mike Ashley takes on HMRC over ‘egregious’ data protection breaches

  02-12-2024 17:36 via ft.com
  
  Retail tycoon pursues tax authority in court case for failing to hand over personal information
  
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• Divorce expert warns ‘signs of infidelity’ that show up in holiday shopping season

  02-12-2024 16:52 via express.co.uk
  
  The damaging aftermath of this deceit can even lead to fraud investigations and criminal charges.
  
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• Exact dates state pensioners handed £685 cash payments in December

  02-12-2024 16:47 via express.co.uk
  
  State pensioners can get as much as £685 in December from these key payment dates.
  
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• Why Keir Starmer's botched honeymoon with business is firmly in the bin

  02-12-2024 16:01 via express.co.uk
  
  The Labour Party attempted to woo Britain's businesses, but they were having absolutely none of it and now we know precisely why.
  
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• Virgin Money increases interest on fixed Cash ISA to 4.46% and earns 'excellent' rating

  02-12-2024 16:01 via express.co.uk
  
  Savers can launch the competitive Cash ISA with just £1.
  
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• HMRC warns workers about 'surprise' tax rule that could cost ‘hundreds of thousands’

  02-12-2024 13:20 via express.co.uk
  
  The complicated rules could leave thousands of workers with "staggering" tax bills, an expert has said.
  
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• DWP sends Christmas bonus to state pensioners from today

  02-12-2024 13:05 via express.co.uk
  
  The DWP payment will land in most eligible state pensioners' accounts automatically.
  
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• I'm a mortgage expert — this is why you should be wary of variable rate deals right now

  02-12-2024 12:24 via express.co.uk
  
  Homeowners looking to move onto a variable rate need to bear in mind certain geopolitical factors that are happening right now.
  
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• Nationwide handing out free cash to help with Christmas expenses

  02-12-2024 12:07 via express.co.uk
  
  The world's largest building society also said it is offering a 'range of benefits' to customers.
  
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• Octopus offers four 'freebies' to help customers with costs - can you claim?

  02-12-2024 11:29 via express.co.uk
  
  The energy provider is "urging" customers to contact them for help with bills if they need it.
  
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• Renationalising England’s rail may not overcome hard realities

  02-12-2024 10:45 via ft.com
  Bringing franchises into public ownership is risky given some routes are just harder to run well and face legacy issues
  
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• House prices see 'surprise' November jump as average value sits just 1% below peak

  02-12-2024 10:01 via express.co.uk
  
  The average UK house price rose by 1.2% month-on-month in November - the biggest increase since March 2022.
  
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• Premium Bonds winners announced for December draw as prize rate drops

  02-12-2024 09:11 via express.co.uk
  
  Two lucky people have won £1million while others took home big prizes for £100,000 and £50,000.
  
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• UK house prices jump 3.7% in November

  02-12-2024 08:23 via ft.com
  
  Cost of a typical home rose at its fastest rate of annual growth since November 2022
  
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• UK households missing out on £300 payment from DWP

  02-12-2024 06:00 via express.co.uk
  
  Thousands of UK households are missing out on a vital £300 DWP payment.
  
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• Can England’s new breed of mayors help fix its left-behind regions?

  02-12-2024 06:00 via ft.com
  
  Westminster sees local figureheads as a new response to old challenges, but they will need resources and real power in key areas
  
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• Ban on zero-hour contracts for agency staff ‘unworkable’, say UK recruiters

  02-12-2024 06:00 via ft.com
  
  Industry argues reforms would undermine jobs market in letter to business secretary
  
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• State pensioners wake up to DWP Christmas Bonus from Monday but it’s ‘not enough’

  02-12-2024 04:00 via express.co.uk
  
  Pensioners will get a Christmas Bonus payment from the DWP in December.
  
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