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• WW2 hero, 99, disappointed by Sir Keir Starmer's refusal to meet over pension concerns

  06-12-2024 21:00 via express.co.uk
  
  The World War 2, who is 99 years old, was left feeling "bitterly disappointed" that Sir Keir Starmer didn't meet to end 'frozen pensions'.
  
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• Starmer to launch major government spending review

  06-12-2024 19:13
  
  Ministers told to make their case for money from tight public funds
  
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• Martin Lewis stops ITV show to say sorry to viewers after issuing ‘shocking’ warning

  06-12-2024 17:27 via express.co.uk
  
  Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis halted his show to say sorry to stunned viewers.
  
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• All state pensioners losing Winter Fuel Payment handed £10 by DWP in December

  06-12-2024 17:22 via express.co.uk
  
  The DWP is handing £10 payments to state pensioners in December.
  
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• House prices spike in November as ‘hesitation turns into hurry’ ahead of stamp duty change

  06-12-2024 17:00 via express.co.uk
  
  Stamp duty thresholds are set to revert in March 2025, which will add thousands to homebuyers' bills.
  
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• DWP warning as millions could have benefits stopped over Christmas

  06-12-2024 14:27 via express.co.uk
  
  Households are being urged to act quickly if they have received a letter.
  
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• Hitachi chair warns UK train factory at risk unless HS2 northern leg revived

  06-12-2024 14:07
  
  Toshiaki Higashihara says jobs at Newton Aycliffe site near Durham cannot be guaranteed without increased demand
  
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• New DWP powers to 'monitor bank accounts' explained in full

  06-12-2024 13:31 via express.co.uk
  
  The DWP will not have access to the bank accounts of benefit claimants under new fraud powers being introduced in the Department, an MP has confirmed
  
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• DWP cold weather payments 200,000 more people eligible for £25 this winter

  06-12-2024 13:23 via express.co.uk
  
  The DWP released details of how Cold Weather Payments will be calculated this winter, including the number of people in each area who may receive a £25 payment
  
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• UK spend £23bn on Christmas decorations, with millions wasted on discarded lights

  06-12-2024 12:53 via express.co.uk
  
  A new study has revealed the extraordinary amount of Christmas lights and decorations Brits throw away
  
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• What if the UK isn’t actually the sick man of Europe?

  06-12-2024 06:00
  
  Britain’s illness-related inactivity crisis looks increasingly like a mirage
  
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• We need the best of business innovation in government

  06-12-2024 06:00
  
  Growth that does not make working people better off is pointless
  
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• UK’s largest estates pay an average of £9mn in inheritance tax

  06-12-2024 06:00
  
  Wealthiest estates face prospect of higher rates of liability following the Budget
  
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• UK’s balanced trade with US reduces risk of fresh Trump tariffs, says Reynolds

  06-12-2024 06:00
  
  Focus on services may mean Britain does not face ire of incoming US president, business secretary tells FT summit
  
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• Qatar looks to buy another 12 Typhoon jets from UK

  06-12-2024 00:51
  
  New order would provide boost to production for BAE Systems
  
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