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• Carillion's 'highly inappropriate' pay packets criticised

  15-01-2018 15:40
  Stricken firm’s bosses will still benefit despite collapseThe main lobby group representing UK bosses has savaged the “highly inappropriate” pay packets awarded to directors running the now-collapsed construction giant Carillion.The Institute of Directors also accused directors and shareholders of the stricken firm of failing to provide “appropriate oversight” of the company, which is involved in a host of major government projects and vital public services and slum
  
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• Targetfollow brings The Pantiles to market: a rare chance to own one of the most historic and thriving town centres in England

  06-08-2026 11:00 via globenewswire.com
  
  Sale includes Georgian colonnaded arcade at the heart of Royal Tunbridge Wells, over 250 acres of land comprising the Tunbridge Wells & Rusthall Commons and the ancient Lord of the Manor of Rusthall title. It is offered for sale for only the second time in 250 years. The PantilesThe Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells, one of the most successful high streets in the UK
  Norwich, Aug.06, 2026(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Targetfollow is offering for sale The Pantiles, the celebrated Georgian arcade at the heart
  
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• John Healey is lining up his first Budget - and this is the biggest threat you face

  05-08-2026 18:01 via express.co.uk
  We have the date for new chancellor John Healey's next Budget. We just don't know what he's going to say.
  
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• 'I drove the best-selling electric car in the UK and it was better than a Rolls Royce'

  05-08-2026 14:43 via express.co.uk
  EXCLUSIVE: As the SMMT releases it's monthly list of best selling cars one car stands above the rest
  
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• Nationwide and Halifax changes as customers face 'uncertainty'

  05-08-2026 13:52 via express.co.uk
  Experts have given a summary of how things stand
  
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• Nationwide current account offers generous £100 cash and £120 voucher perk

  05-08-2026 13:04 via express.co.uk
  Lloyds Bank is also offering £120 in vouchers.
  
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• Martin Lewis urges drivers to check for two-digit code on driving licence

  05-08-2026 12:30 via express.co.uk
  Money expert Martin Lewis is urging drivers to check now.
  
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• Martin Lewis announces break as he issues warning

  05-08-2026 11:38 via express.co.uk
  Money expert Martin Lewis is stepping away this summer with a warning.
  
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• State pensioners could boost benefit payments by £151 per month

  05-08-2026 10:54 via express.co.uk
  Claimants may be entitled to a higher rate.
  
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• Not Lidl or Asda - UK's cheapest UK supermarket revealed

  05-08-2026 10:46 via express.co.uk
  Consumer group Which? conducted its monthly study to reveal to UK households which supermarket is the cheapest.
  
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• Ed Miliband is 'a disaster for Britain' and Andy Burnham just let it happen

  05-08-2026 09:44 via express.co.uk
  I'm intrigued by Ed Miliband's state of mind. I wonder what's whistling through his noggin today.
  
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• Borrowers 'unaware' of mortgage that 'can meet needs perfectly'

  05-08-2026 07:27 via express.co.uk
  One expert said it was often not raised as an option
  
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• Majority of Brits 'throwing money in the bin' before going on holiday

  03-08-2026 23:02 via express.co.uk
  The pre-holiday admin of packing bags and getting the house in order will soon be under way.
  
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• Savers have just weeks left to get free £200

  03-08-2026 17:31 via express.co.uk
  Savers should be quick if they want to take advantage of the offer, which runs until the end of this month.
  
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• UK households claiming Universal Credit handed £1,030 a month by DWP

  03-08-2026 16:35 via express.co.uk
  Households are being given an average of £1,030 a month by the DWP.
  
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• Treasury issues statement over extra savings allowance for people born before this year

  03-08-2026 15:26 via express.co.uk
  Tax bills will be going up for many savers
  
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• HMRC issues 1.8 million letters as Brits warned not to avoid simple task

  03-08-2026 14:45 via express.co.uk
  HM Revenue & Customs is warning people not to ignore the letters.
  
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• Savings trap could land households nasty HMRC tax bill

  03-08-2026 14:17 via express.co.uk
  The little-known HMRC rule could catch out thousands of British parents.
  
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• Older state pensioners set for £413 boost under Andy Burnham

  03-08-2026 13:27 via express.co.uk
  EXCLUSIVE: Older state pensioners are in line for up to £413 extra per year as things currently stand.
  
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• HMRC alert as anyone born between 2002 and 2011 could claim £2,200

  03-08-2026 13:24 via express.co.uk
  HMRC has issued a reminder to people to check if they have the unclaimed cash sitting in an account waiting for them.
  
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• Andy Burnham faces winter of discontent - new crisis will chill him to the bone

  03-08-2026 11:00 via express.co.uk
  The summer sun is shining on our new PM today, but he's facing a long, cold winter. We all are, argues Harvey Jones.
  
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• Pension warning as 'too many give up on decent retirement'

  03-08-2026 10:43 via express.co.uk
  The findings have prompted the launch of a new campaign
  
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• Andy Burnham is on a winning streak - now he’s got a secret general election plot

  02-08-2026 09:40 via express.co.uk
  The new PM can't believe his luck. But is he about to push it too far?
  
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• Free bus pass change coming in August under Andy Burnham

  02-08-2026 09:03 via express.co.uk
  EXCLUSIVE: Free travel for older people will be affected by a law change in England.
  
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• DWP confirms £0 BBC TV licence bill for state pensioners over 75

  02-08-2026 08:31 via express.co.uk
  Eligible state pensioners can unlock access to significant savings.
  
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• State Pension age increase for anyone born after August 6, 1960

  02-08-2026 07:32 via express.co.uk
  A rise to the State Pension age will impact payments for new pensioners.
  
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• Brits over 49 set to lose at least £16,464 in next state pension age rise

  02-08-2026 07:32 via express.co.uk
  People currently aged in their 50s are set to lose at least £16,464 by the time they reach state pension age, experts have warned.
  
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• Morrisons brings in £13.00 rule - started on July 20

  02-08-2026 07:01 via express.co.uk
  The supermarket chain announced the move in May.
  
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• Hundreds of Brits slapped with 'unexpected' £100,000 tax bills on pensions

  02-08-2026 07:01 via express.co.uk
  Brits who make one pension move face tax bills of close to £100,000, a new analysis has shown.
  
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• HMRC issues warning to check letter - 700,000 impacted last year

  01-08-2026 21:33 via express.co.uk
  The UK tax authority put out the warning on social media.
  
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