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• DWP to send letters from this week as former benefit claimants could face ban

  25-06-2026 10:24 via express.co.uk
  The DWP says it is going further than ever before with its new powers
  
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• Head of UK’s biggest union backs Ed Miliband for chancellor

  25-06-2026 19:14 via ft.com
  Endorsement of Unison chief opens up split with other big unions opposed to current energy secretary being appointed to Treasury
  
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• Tesco’s return to broadband should be a profitable side hustle

  25-06-2026 18:53 via ft.com
  Retailer has a good chance of snagging market share thanks to its brand recognition and captive customer base
  
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• Andy Burnham will have to make tough choices

  25-06-2026 18:50 via ft.com
  Britain’s next leader must be ready to take unpopular decisions on spending and growth
  
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• Burnham needs to simplify UK taxes, says adviser Haldane

  25-06-2026 15:45 via ft.com
  Former Bank of England chief economist says ‘thicket of regulation’ must be cut to boost growth
  
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• UK housebuilders warn of ‘shockwaves’ as tariffs on steel imports double

  25-06-2026 15:39 via ft.com
  Construction industry says levies will impose punitive costs despite government’s effort to soften blow
  
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• What bond markets want from Burnham

  25-06-2026 14:42 via ft.com
  A credible strategy would focus on reducing the deficit over the next two years
  
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• UK hospitals cancel operations because of lack of air conditioning

  25-06-2026 13:38 via ft.com
  Record June temperatures put up to 4,000 surgeries at risk
  
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• Market gloom reduces number of homes facing ‘mansion tax’ in England

  25-06-2026 13:00 via ft.com
  Receipts would be nearly £30mn lower today than when the policy was announced, estate agency data shows
  
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• Department for Education unveils ‘highest-earning degrees’ £400k more than non-graduates

  25-06-2026 12:18 via express.co.uk
  Students' degree of choice could massively influence their lifetime earnings
  
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• Families to get ‘Great British Summer Savings’ tax cut from today

  25-06-2026 11:51 via express.co.uk
  The Government will be reducing tax on certain attractions and businesses
  
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• Household energy bills set to rise by 13% under new price cap

  25-06-2026 11:32 via express.co.uk
  Bill payers could face a £221 bill increase if they fail to switch to a new fixed energy tariff.
  
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• State pensioners on their own to get £47.23 cash boost in July

  25-06-2026 10:39 via express.co.uk
  Eligible pensioners will benefit from some extra cash.
  
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• 'Unbeatable' Martin Lewis-backed £1 scheme for anyone turning 18

  25-06-2026 10:19 via express.co.uk
  People looking to get on the property ladder should all make use of this £1 tip from the MoneySavingExpert founder that could speed up saving
  
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• Andy Burnham just faced his first Labour revolt – one false move now sinks him for good

  25-06-2026 10:00 via express.co.uk
  Andy Burnham needs to get tough. His entire premiership is already at stake.
  
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• Martin Lewis warns Nationwide customers 'it does count' over when you have to pay tax

  25-06-2026 08:00 via express.co.uk
  A Nationwide customer asked Martin Lewis how the tax rules work
  
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• Looking after grandchildren this summer could help boost your state pension – here's how

  25-06-2026 06:46 via express.co.uk
  ANALYSIS - KATIE ELLIOTT: If you're helping out with childcare, you could be boosting your own NI entitlement.
  
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• Bank of England to keep steady all year amid ‘second-round’ worries

  25-06-2026 06:30 via ft.com
  Read the June forecast from the FT’s Monetary Policy Radar team
  
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• Unions combine to try to stop Ed Miliband becoming chancellor

  25-06-2026 06:00 via ft.com
  Britain’s probable next prime minister, Andy Burnham, under pressure from Unite the Union and the GMB
  
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• Tesco Mobile explores getting back into broadband

  25-06-2026 06:00 via ft.com
  Move by UK’s largest mobile virtual network operator would add further competition to highly fragmented market
  
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• Q&A: What the Isa shake-up means for first-time buyers and investors

  25-06-2026 06:00 via ft.com
  A raft of rule changes will apply to the popular tax-free savings and investment products
  
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• NHS England admits key data does not prove Palantir’s effectiveness

  25-06-2026 06:00 via ft.com
  Health service adds caveat saying that performance improvements cannot be attributed to £330mn contract
  
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• Hospitals cancel operations owing to lack of air conditioning

  25-06-2026 06:00 via ft.com
  Record June temperatures putting up to 4,000 surgeries at risk
  
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• Hospitals cancel operations because of lack of air conditioning

  25-06-2026 06:00 via ft.com
  Record June temperatures putting up to 4,000 surgeries at risk
  
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• Burnham in a bind over tax as he seeks to shelter middle-earners

  25-06-2026 06:00 via ft.com
  The new Makerfield MP has tried to reassure voters they will not face big rises if he becomes prime minister
  
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• Andy Burnham in a bind over tax as he seeks to shelter middle-earners

  25-06-2026 06:00 via ft.com
  The new Makerfield MP has tried to reassure voters they will not face big rises if he becomes prime minister
  
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• Premium Bonds 'more enticing' rates update as NS&I makes account changes

  25-06-2026 03:00 via express.co.uk
  Key changes to Premium Bonds are coming in over the summer
  
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• Tesco launches brand new clubcard from today – 30 years since the original

  24-06-2026 22:55 via express.co.uk
  Supermarket giant Tesco has confirmed details of a new Clubcard offering discount prices on thousands of products for the first time
  
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• HMRC confirms new ISA tax charges with start date for savings rule

  24-06-2026 18:34 via express.co.uk
  HMRC has confirmed the rules on ISA tax charges
  
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• Britain’s grid operator called for more electricity as temperatures soar

  24-06-2026 18:04 via ft.com
  Extreme heat increases demand for power and reduces efficiency of solar panels
  
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