Finance news

• HMRC admits huge errors as thousands wrongly had benefit payments stopped

  12-01-2026 15:39 via express.co.uk
  HMRC has completed a review of around 24,000 cases after a row broke out over errors made in an attempt to crack down on fraud.
  
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• UK Treasury to review wasteful spending by Whitehall departments

  19-01-2026 01:02
  Outside experts will help assess where government initiatives can be more joined-up
  
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• UK chancellor hails ‘golden age’ for City after easing tax and regulation

  19-01-2026 01:02
  Rule changes for share and bond listings in London come into force on Monday
  
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• House prices jump across Britain as sentiment rebounds after Budget

  19-01-2026 01:02
  January increase reverses sharp contractions in previous months
  
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• UK parties unite to condemn Trump’s tariffs threat over Greenland

  18-01-2026 16:15
  United political front reflects potential danger to British exports and fragile economic growth
  
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• Will the Bank of Japan react to political upheaval?

  18-01-2026 13:00
  Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
  
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• Financial literacy will be central to the UK’s future prosperity

  18-01-2026 13:00
  Habits around money start early, so teaching children about it should as well
  
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• UK condemns Trump threat of tariffs over Greenland

  18-01-2026 12:33
  United political front reflects potential danger to British exports and fragile economic growth
  
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• Major fashion brand with 220 stores closing branch in blow to high street

  17-01-2026 23:56 via express.co.uk
  This comes as River Island moves ahead with plans to close 33 stores as part of a restructuring bid following heavy losses.
  
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• Major UK supermarket opens 2 new stores - locations listed

  17-01-2026 22:23 via express.co.uk
  The opening represents a major milestone for the supermarket chain.
  
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• Iconic UK high street shop future at ‘pivotal crossroads’ after 150 years amid family feud

  17-01-2026 22:15 via express.co.uk
  A reported split among its owner family means the company can apparently go one of two ways.
  
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• HMRC crackdown warning as tax rules could see Brits make 'costly' mistake

  17-01-2026 19:05 via express.co.uk
  Brits looking to make some extra cash have been warned to be aware of a key threshold.
  
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• O2 urges households to check if they can get £145 in 2026

  17-01-2026 18:39 via express.co.uk
  Brits could have almost £150 hidden in cupboards and drawers.
  
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• New Rachel Reeves ISA warning as rules to ‘make things worse’

  17-01-2026 17:55 via express.co.uk
  After changes in the Budget, the Treasury is said to be discussing more new rules.
  
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• Nationwide's announcement is good news for 16 millions members

  17-01-2026 16:50 via express.co.uk
  Nationwide bosses are 'delighted'
  
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• One-off £225 cost of living payments awarded in January and February

  17-01-2026 15:00 via express.co.uk
  Eligible households will receive one-off payments by the end of February.
  
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• British Gas shares simple kitchen hack to lower energy bills

  17-01-2026 13:28 via express.co.uk
  Experts at British Gas say this could save you money
  
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• Nationwide confirms who is eligible for free £175 cash

  17-01-2026 12:19 via express.co.uk
  Nationwide is offering a £175 bonus to certain customers
  
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• More than 5.5mn people in UK overpay tax to HMRC

  17-01-2026 11:13
  Payslip errors and complex rules blamed for £3.5bn in overpayments
  
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• How much does the ‘single tax’ hurt your investments?

  17-01-2026 06:00
  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
  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
  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
  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
  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
  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
  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
  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
  At least 168 of party’s councillors due to face voters will serve for another year
  
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