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• UK growth plan ‘cannot rest’ on south-east projects alone, says Blunkett

  16-05-2025 01:01
  
  Labour grandee calls for increase in infrastructure spending in the north as mayors lobby for investment
  
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• Self-employed and landlords not ready for new tax rules, warn experts

  08-01-2026 06:00
  April’s digital tax rollout will affect more than 800,000 people
  
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• Which health conditions qualify for long-term Attendance Allowance awards from DWP

  08-01-2026 02:12 via express.co.uk
  Latest DWP statistics reveal which health conditions are most likely to receive long-term Attendance Allowance payments
  
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• Martin Lewis issues £100 HMRC fine warning with January deadline

  07-01-2026 21:58 via express.co.uk
  The Money Saving Expert has warned that as many as 5.6 million people could be at risk of the fine.
  
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• ‘Not in my name’: Labour’s new towns battle

  07-01-2026 19:36
  Ministers’ response to the UK’s acute housing shortage is running into local opposition
  
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• Ministers look at concessions for UK pubs as business rate backlash grows

  07-01-2026 19:35
  Changes in the Budget mean landlords are facing higher bills over the next three years
  
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• UK ministers cut estimated annual cost to business of worker rights act to £1bn

  07-01-2026 17:17
  The government previously calculated the flagship legislation would impose a £5bn hit on companies
  
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• UK government cuts estimated cost to businesses of workers’ rights bill

  07-01-2026 17:17
  Revised impact assessment says ministers had been ‘deliberately cautious’ in their initial review
  
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• Full list of 246 areas to be handed DWP £25 cold weather payments

  07-01-2026 16:53 via express.co.uk
  More than half a million households will receive £25 Cold Weather Payments after freezing temperatures triggered support in 246 postcode areas.
  
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• DWP doubles Cold Weather Payment cash in 18 postcodes - full list

  07-01-2026 16:38 via express.co.uk
  The DWP is doubling its Cold Weather Payment cash to 18 more postcodes - here's the list in full.
  
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• Martin Lewis gives HMRC alert highlighting key £10,000 savings threshold

  07-01-2026 15:14 via express.co.uk
  Personal finance expert said anyone getting a letter 'has to do it even if you think you don't have to'
  
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• From cash ISAs to bills - 12 experts reveal how to save hundreds in 2026

  07-01-2026 15:14 via express.co.uk
  EXCLUSIVE: With financial pressures unlikely to disappear in 2026, here are some easy steps to help make your money work hardeR so you don't have to.
  
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• Nationwide issues five-word message over branch closures

  07-01-2026 14:53 via express.co.uk
  The update has been published in many of its branches
  
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• American Express announces new £600 bonus points offer

  07-01-2026 13:52 via express.co.uk
  Points can be spent on perks like flights, entertainment and premium hotels.
  
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• Carillion finance directors accept FCA fines eight years after its collapse

  07-01-2026 13:48
  UK watchdog penalises Richard Adam and Zafar Khan over failures to highlight problems at outsourcing group
  
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• Simple bank account tip to boost pension pot by £37,000

  07-01-2026 13:40 via express.co.uk
  New research shows that people can significantly boost their pension with one quick check.
  
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• Rachel Reeves issued brutal dressing down over pensions - ‘not a plaything’

  07-01-2026 12:46 via express.co.uk
  The Chancellor wants to channel more pension money into UK investments.
  
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• Data centre plan provokes anger over future of former Truman Brewery

  07-01-2026 12:01
  East London landmark is latest site in capital to be identified for high-tech redevelopment
  
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• DWP confirms PIP award changes from April

  07-01-2026 06:25 via express.co.uk
  This new measure will come into effect from April
  
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• Who pays the most tax?

  07-01-2026 06:00
  The UK tax system is an irrational mess, but that suits the politicians
  
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• Businesses say Britain’s ‘jam tomorrow’ energy plans threaten their survival

  07-01-2026 06:00
  New charges to fund the building of electricity pylons and Sizewell C nuclear power station will be added to bills from April
  
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• 10 million UK households could save money with one step, BBC expert says

  07-01-2026 05:00 via express.co.uk
  Checking if you're eligible could lead you to save hundreds of pounds each year
  
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• Why winning the UK matters for BYD

  07-01-2026 01:01
  Britain is a diagnostic market for carmakers such as the Chinese company
  
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• UK spending £4mn a year on prison contaminated by radioactive gas, say MPs

  07-01-2026 01:01
  High radon levels shut Dartmoor but government must still pay rent to Duchy of Cornwall and maintenance costs
  
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• Water boss blames working from home for Tunbridge Wells shortages

  06-01-2026 21:56
  South East Water’s David Hinton said lifestyle changes stretched ‘resilience’ of system in Kent spa town
  
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• Reform UK councils unveil plans for tax rises and service cuts

  06-01-2026 21:35
  Party controls nine English councils and leads three minority administrations after last year’s local election wins
  
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• Little-known DWP deadline that could cost you £2,472 per year

  06-01-2026 18:01 via express.co.uk
  The government is making a benefit change that will affect payments this year.
  
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• UK pubs call on Starmer to provide urgent financial support

  06-01-2026 17:34
  Sector criticises prime minister’s assertion that higher business rates can be offset by licensing reforms
  
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• Pubs criticise prospect of licensing reforms in face of higher business rates

  06-01-2026 17:34
  Sector calls on ministers to provide urgent financial support following Budget measures
  
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• Lloyds launches mega £250 current account bank switch deal

  06-01-2026 16:51 via express.co.uk
  The offer is only available for a limited time.
  
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