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• Fiscal tweaks won’t solve Britain’s growth problem

  31-03-2025 06:00 via ft.com
  
  The government must embark on a much more radical programme of structural reforms
  
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• Healey set to pay for Budget giveaways without more borrowing

  14-10-2026 06:00 via ft.com
  Move by UK chancellor would be in line with IMF recommendation for countries to show fiscal discipline
  
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• Tougher competition for internships strains UK graduate jobs market

  14-10-2026 01:01 via ft.com
  Applications for summer internships rise 27% as students face ‘day zero’ fight to get ahead in increasingly automated recruitment process
  
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• Drivers issued alert as 'poorest motorists forced to pay more for insurance'

  14-10-2026 01:01 via express.co.uk
  The least able to pay are being 'punished', according to Which?.
  
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• ‘Pro-business’ Burnham reassures chief executives on tax

  13-10-2026 19:28 via ft.com
  Prime minister and chancellor host roundtable meetings with leading business figures to calm nerves ahead of the Budget
  
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• Major change means Brits can get pension cash back from HMRC

  13-10-2026 15:47 via express.co.uk
  There are seven different circumstances that people can claim under.
  
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• DWP sending bonus payments to state pensioners this Christmas - check if you’re eligible

  13-10-2026 13:58 via express.co.uk
  The tax-free payment will be paid to people automatically before Christmas.
  
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• How governments spend money

  13-10-2026 12:49 via ft.com
  Charting the outline of civilisation
  
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• Martin Lewis issues January price cap alert as graph shows UK at 'breaking point'

  13-10-2026 12:25 via express.co.uk
  While the energy price cap rose by 3.6% on October 1, it's believed it could surge even more come January 2027. Here's what Martin Lewis has to say about it.
  
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• Healey rejects calls to equalise capital gains and income tax rates

  13-10-2026 11:06 via ft.com
  UK proposal had been backed by senior Labour figures, triggering nervousness among entrepreneurs and investors
  
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• Little-known 2006 car rule saves drivers £345 on road tax

  13-10-2026 10:41 via express.co.uk
  UK drivers pay different amounts to stay on the road depending on their vehicles' ages and emissions, with some paying more than others.
  
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• Hobbs and Whistles owner apologises to customers after firm struck by cyber attacks

  13-10-2026 10:21 via express.co.uk
  The owner of the fashion brands said it is "actively investigating" and working with external cybersecurity specialists.
  
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• Grocery price inflation rises to 2.5% amid cost-of-living squeeze

  13-10-2026 09:53 via express.co.uk
  The pace of price increases jumped to 2.5% in the four weeks to October 4,
  
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• Andy Burnham just showed what he’s made of – and we’re all heading for chaos

  13-10-2026 09:52 via express.co.uk
  New PM is a massive step up on Keir Starmer, but is making a hash of one of his first major tests, writes Harvey Jones
  
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• Drivers face fines up to £1,000 for one simple mistake during winter months

  13-10-2026 09:34 via express.co.uk
  Wet weather in autumn can create a headache for drivers.
  
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• Key details of proposal to end UK personal tax allowance £12,570 freeze

  13-10-2026 08:54 via express.co.uk
  The £12,570 personal allowance is currently frozen until 2031
  
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• How BT’s TalkTalk swoop left broadband rivals fuming

  13-10-2026 06:00 via ft.com
  Rescue deal will boost BT’s market leadership at a time when regulators are trying to encourage competition
  
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• Complaints about UK companies’ conduct rise sevenfold

  13-10-2026 06:00 via ft.com
  Focus on environmental harms and labour abuses intensifies
  
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• Companies face rising number of UK complaints over conduct

  13-10-2026 06:00 via ft.com
  Focus on environmental harms and labour abuses intensifies
  
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• IMF upgrades outlook for UK as AI drives growth spurt

  13-10-2026 04:00 via ft.com
  The fund believes Britain is emerging as one of the winners of the tech boom
  
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• English councils warn of ‘financial catastrophe’ over £10bn special needs deficit

  13-10-2026 01:01 via ft.com
  Local authority leaders call for another multibillion-pound bailout from central government to cover rising costs
  
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• English councils warn of a £10bn overspend on special needs support

  13-10-2026 01:01 via ft.com
  Local authority leaders call for another multibillion-pound bailout from central government to cover rising costs
  
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• Three million UK households lose £6,220 pension cash each

  12-10-2026 17:27 via express.co.uk
  And for older people, the situation is even more dire.
  
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• Rachel Reeves left John Healey in a hole - and she’s just delivered the final insult

  12-10-2026 16:59 via express.co.uk
  Somebody should offer a prize to determine former chancellor Rachel Reeves's single costliest howler. It wouldn't be easy.
  
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• UK households could get £250 if Andy Burnham confirms new tax change

  12-10-2026 16:11 via express.co.uk
  More than 120 organisations are calling on John Healey to do it, an expert has said.
  
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• 'I’m a finance expert - three tax changes Burnham and Healey could make in Autumn Budget'

  12-10-2026 15:43 via express.co.uk
  EXCLUSIVE: John Healey may target a tax gap causing concern at HMRC and the Treasury, an expert says.
  
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• Money Saving Expert settles debate on if it’s better to leave heating on all day

  12-10-2026 15:31 via express.co.uk
  Brits face higher energy bills this winter and the debate on whether you should leave your heating on all day continues.
  
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• Martin Lewis launches new scheme asking public for ideas to improve UK

  12-10-2026 14:59 via express.co.uk
  People have until November 12 to submit their ideas.
  
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• 10 freebies and discounts you could get if you claim PIP - worth up to £36,000

  12-10-2026 14:50 via express.co.uk
  The Express has put together a list of 10 freebies, discounts and other forms of help worth checking in October 2026.
  
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• Nationwide launches major app feature after rollout of new service in 430 branches

  12-10-2026 13:51 via express.co.uk
  The launch of the tool follows the rollout of a new service offered in more than 430 Nationwide branches and 40 Virgin Money branches.
  
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