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• Things are looking up for London’s nightlife

  07-05-2025 16:09
  Theatre audiences are at a record and a new rule on late-night licences could herald a revival for clubs and bars
  
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• You’ve withdrawn your pension lump sum — now what?

  10-01-2026 06:00
  Make the most of your tax-free cash. Live long, live well and live generously
  
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• Will the latest Budget U-turn save Britain’s pubs?

  10-01-2026 06:00
  Watering down business rates for pubs alone fails to reflect pressures in the wider hospitality sector
  
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• Spending on consultants cut by 14% across UK government

  10-01-2026 06:00
  Consultancy costs have ballooned in recent years due to Brexit and the pandemic
  
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• Food wins, fashion loses in UK retail’s underwhelming Christmas

  10-01-2026 06:00
  Cautious spending in ‘golden quarter’ exposes divide between the UK’s stronger retailers and those that have failed to adapt
  
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• Are UK class actions a swizz?

  10-01-2026 06:00
  The arrival of mass lawsuits should have been a boon for consumers — but so far hardly anyone has received any money
  
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• 'Scrap council tax for pensioners' demand as thousands want change in law

  10-01-2026 05:02 via express.co.uk
  The government is facing calls from many people to change the laws on council tax
  
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• DWP eligibility criteria for Winter Fuel Payment - and exactly who needs to claim

  10-01-2026 04:30 via express.co.uk
  Most people receive it automatically, but some need to contact the Winter Fuel Payment before a specific deadline.
  
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• Experts issue pipes warning and settle debate on 'ideal' heating temperature

  10-01-2026 03:02 via express.co.uk
  Frozen pipes can cause burst pipes and expensive water damage - but there are simple steps you can take to prevent this
  
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• DfT update over new 10-year mandatory test for all drivers

  10-01-2026 02:49 via express.co.uk
  The Government has also proposed a new test for drivers over a certain age
  
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• Martin Lewis urges Nationwide customers to act now to secure free £100 payment

  09-01-2026 22:16 via express.co.uk
  Nationwide has not confirmed whether it will definitely issue a fourth round of payments this year.
  
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• DfT warned new road safety laws overlook fatal road hazard

  09-01-2026 20:00 via express.co.uk
  The Government has proposed sweeping changes to improve road safety
  
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• New '£34,000' average tax alert as nearly 40,000 to face HMRC hit thanks to Rachel Reeves

  09-01-2026 18:10 via express.co.uk
  Thousands are set to be hit when the tax change takes effect
  
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• HMRC issues important Winter Fuel Payment update for pensioners

  09-01-2026 16:41 via express.co.uk
  HMRC has issued an important update for pensioners who received the Winter Fuel Payment
  
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• 12 restaurants offering up to 50% off meals in January 2026

  09-01-2026 14:32 via express.co.uk
  One restaurant is even offering meals for 99p this month.
  
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• Petition calls for State Pension to be scrapped for one group

  09-01-2026 13:53 via express.co.uk
  A new online petition is urging the Government to implement radical changes to the State Pension that could affect many older people
  
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• Did Taylor Swift give UK GDP a big boost? Sorry, we still have no idea

  09-01-2026 07:00
  The Localised Growth Impacts of a Showgirl
  
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• Markets signal a brighter UK future after lost decade

  09-01-2026 06:00
  Prospects are improving more than the dim consensus of economic forecasts
  
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• Homes on sale in England should be tested for lead, says water watchdog

  09-01-2026 06:00
  Call by Drinking Water Inspectorate comes after FT revealed millions of people may be unknowingly exposed to toxic metal
  
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• UK to exclude financial services from push for closer EU alignment

  08-01-2026 22:00
  City of London firms have been lobbying against a return to Brussels rules
  
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• Chancellor under pressure to extend tax relief to rest of hospitality sector

  08-01-2026 20:04
  Restaurants and music venues among businesses urging chancellor to rethink rates rise plan after U-turn on pubs
  
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• Retreat on pub taxes adds to pile of Labour U-turns

  08-01-2026 18:15
  Climbdown an embarrassment for chancellor whose poll ratings are already at record lows
  
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