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• Morrisons opens new store in major UK city - first day was May 29

  09-06-2026 08:05 via express.co.uk
  In addition to their estate of supermarkets, Morrisons has 1,600 Morrisons Daily convenience stores, around 600 of which are franchise stores that allow people or businesses to sell goods or services using the brand name, by providing them with a licence.
  
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• UK seaside town fast food restaurant plummets into liquidation – 2.3 star rating

  09-06-2026 08:09 via express.co.uk
  The little takeaway by the sea has just collapsed.
  
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• M&S makes major June announcement for UK stores - £13.41 rule will apply

  09-06-2026 08:09 via express.co.uk
  Applications will open on July 27.
  
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• Drivers issued update over Highway Code change 'for safety reasons'

  09-06-2026 06:30 via express.co.uk
  There are concerns the current rules cause 'dangerous confusion'
  
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• Nationwide customers could get free £100 this week - check if you are eligible

  09-06-2026 06:10 via express.co.uk
  Here's what you need to know about qualifying for the money
  
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• UK’s Ajax armoured vehicles set for £250mn funding boost despite delays

  09-06-2026 06:00 via ft.com
  Backlash as Whitehall departments face cuts to pay for extra defence spending
  
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• UK turns to imported chicken as demand surges

  09-06-2026 06:00 via ft.com
  Producers blame restrictive planning rules and more stringent welfare regulations for limiting domestic expansion
  
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• Investors warn Scotland to avoid long-term debt to limit independence premium

  09-06-2026 06:00 via ft.com
  Fund managers say market will be ‘wary’ of long-dated bonds as nation plots first issuance since 17th century
  
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• Investors say Scotland should avoid long-term debt to limit independence premium

  09-06-2026 06:00 via ft.com
  Fund managers say market will be ‘wary’ of long-dated bonds as nation plots first issuance since 17th century
  
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• Decorated Royal Navy veteran ordered to repay £18,000 after ‘pension overpayment error’

  09-06-2026 05:45 via express.co.uk
  A Royal Navy veteran says he was left shocked after being told he must repay £18,000 following a pension overpayment error that went undetected for years.
  
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• NS&I issues statement over Premium Bonds account change rules

  09-06-2026 03:33 via express.co.uk
  Major changes to the Premium Bonds scheme are just weeks away
  
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• Blow for Reeves: UK unemployment set to jump as economic growth forecast slashed

  09-06-2026 02:56 via express.co.uk
  The Confederation of British Industry warns that around 200,000 more Britons are on track to become unemployed, with UK unemployment forecast to rise to 5.5%.
  
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• Martin Lewis warning over 'big' tax issue that 'every employee' should check

  09-06-2026 02:08 via express.co.uk
  He warned that 'mistakes can happen' when it comes to your tax
  
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• Boost for millions as expert gives Bank of England 'this month' update

  09-06-2026 01:44 via express.co.uk
  The Bank's official inflation target remains 2%
  
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• Unpaid carers could get maternity-style ‘right to return’ to work

  09-06-2026 01:01 via ft.com
  Paid leave for employees who quit to look after a friend or relative among protections being considered by government
  
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• What the MPC is really debating at the Bank of England

  08-06-2026 06:30 via ft.com
  Monetary policymakers are taking bets on corporate pricing strategies with very little evidence
  
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• Steel tariffs will delay housebuilding, warns UK construction industry

  08-06-2026 06:00 via ft.com
  Changes risk causing ‘significant’ shortage in key products, argues trade body
  
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• Santander chief Ana Botín: UK bank taxes make ‘no economic sense’

  08-06-2026 06:00 via ft.com
  Boss of EU’s biggest bank criticises policy of singling out sector for extra levies
  
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• UK employers hiring more temps as staff costs rise

  08-06-2026 01:01 via ft.com
  Companies wary of committing to permanent workers amid uncertain economic outlook, according to survey
  
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• Ministers told to cut budgets to fund higher UK defence spending

  07-06-2026 16:22 via ft.com
  Keir Starmer locked in eleventh-hour wrangling with departments over how to pay for delayed investment plan
  
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• Ministers told to cut budgets to fund boost to UK defence spending

  07-06-2026 16:22 via ft.com
  Keir Starmer locked in eleventh-hour wrangling with departments over how to pay for delayed investment plan
  
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• How high will the Iran war push US inflation?

  07-06-2026 13:00 via ft.com
  Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
  
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• Britain’s questionable reliance on Palantir

  07-06-2026 11:09 via ft.com
  Government should use the best technology for any task, but be wary of ‘lock-ins’
  
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• State pensioners under 77 get £965 every four weeks after triple lock boost

  06-06-2026 21:47 via express.co.uk
  State pensioners under 77 get a boosted £965 every four weeks with a full National Insurance record.
  
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• UK households given £34,000 warning after Rachel Reeves announcement - ‘act now’

  06-06-2026 20:04 via express.co.uk
  The Chancellor wants to remove 'distortions which have led to pension schemes being increasingly used and marketed as a tax planning vehicle to transfer wealth'
  
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• State pensioners lose state pension payments due to 28-day rule

  06-06-2026 19:57 via express.co.uk
  State pensioners will begin to lose certain pension benefits payments due to a rule which kicks in after 28 days.
  
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• Pensions warning as 48% make potentially costly move - ‘out of pocket in later years’

  06-06-2026 19:11 via express.co.uk
  An expert has issued advice after data suggested that Brits are doing something that could be disadvantageous
  
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• Households without driveways set for 2p per mile plan after law change

  06-06-2026 17:54 via express.co.uk
  UK households without driveways will be able to access the 2p per mile plan.
  
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• State pensioners over 65 can get £7,880 payments on top of state pension

  06-06-2026 17:53 via express.co.uk
  State pensioners can get a bumper £7,880 on top of their state pension.
  
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• Martin Lewis issues warning over state pension 'caveat'

  06-06-2026 17:21 via express.co.uk
  Martin Lewis discussed the circumstances in which it isn't worth putting money into a pension.
  
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