Finance

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Energy bills - is it cheaper to leave the heating on low all day or not
The days are getting colder and many people across the UK may be considering whether to put on their heating or not. but with energy bills still high, many Brits will be wanting to know the most cost effective way of heating their home
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Nearly half of people who celebrate Christmas plan to cut spending this year
Almost half of people who celebrate Christmas are planning to cut their spending on festivities this year, a survey has found
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FTSE 100 gets off to a strong start as miners and energy stocks rally
European markets have got off to a strong start this week with London's top index helped by a strong session for miners and energy stocks
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HMRC issues warning to 12million Brits over tax scams that could drain your bank
HMRC has urged self-assessment tax payers to be aware of scam texts, emails and phone calls from fraudsters, ahead of the paper deadline to file your return on October 31 and the online cut-off of January 31
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Covid tests - where to buy them, how much they cost and can you get them free
While Covid testing is no longer mandatory, with rising cases and new variants circulating, testing could be one method to prevent the spread of the virus to others
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UK economy 'heading for recession' as Chancellor faces 'horrible fiscal bind'
The UK economy is in a "horrible fiscal bind" as it heads for recession and with no room to cut taxes or increase public spending amid mounting political pressure on the Chancellor to do so, according to a report
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Climate tech investment drops 40% as investors hesitate to back green tech
PwC's State of Climate Tech report for 2023 analysed more than 8,000 climate tech start-ups and more than 32,000 deals worth more than £400 billion
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Inflation - why tomorrow's figure could affect your benefits and state pension
The Office of National Statistics (ONS) will be confirming the level of inflation in the 12 months to September at 7am tomorrow morning - currently, the level of inflation in the UK sits at 6.7%
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Sainsbury's insider shares 10 Nectar hacks - including way to get free points
From bonus points each week to discounted prices at Sainsbury’s personalised to each shopper, the experts at Nectar have shared ten hacks to help you get the most out of it
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Rolls-Royce to cut up to 2,500 jobs as it overhauls under new boss
Rolls-Royce said it will also remove 'duplication' and deliver cost efficiencies through the latest stage in its transformation plan
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Boiler expert shares checks to do now before turning heating on for first time
Making sure your boiler is working correctly before the dark winter months arrive is absolutely crucial, not only to your health and comfort, but to ensure you don't end up with expensive repair bills down the line
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Wages rise at near record pace as inflation finally falls back
Wages are now rising faster than prices for the first time since October 2021, according to official figures
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Frasers Group agrees deal to buy German sports retailer SportScheck
Mike Ashley's retail vehicle, which owns Sports Direct and House of Fraser, told shareholders on Tuesday it has entered a "binding agreement" to buy the business from Signa Retail Department Store Holding
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Bellway to build fewer homes due to falling demand and rising mortgage costs
Housebuilder Bellway has warned it will build nearly a third fewer homes over the year ahead amid slumping demand and falling house prices
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State pension - how many National Insurance years you need to get full amount
Your state pension is based on the number of qualifying years you have on your National Insurance record - if you don’t have enough, you may not receive the maximum level of state pension
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Bean-to-cup coffee machine's worth adding to your home
Looking for a smooth barista style coffee, made in the comfort of your own home? We've picked out the best to buy after testing three popular products for ourselves
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Cost of supermarket items soars by 100% year-on-year – full list of price rises
Which? analysed the prices of almost 27,000 food-a-drink products that "contributed to a balanced diet" across eight major UK supermarkets in September
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Property expert's simple hack to get rid of bedroom window condensation
A home expert has shared some ways people can prevent condensation from forming on their bedroom windows - and revealed what causes the problem in most homes
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Most common scams of the last 12 months - including phishing, and refund scams
Over seven in ten Brits have been hit by scams in the past year - with nearly four in ten having been targeted by phishing scams, research has found
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Harrods sandwich that costs £28 is hard to swallow for gobsmacked customers
Customers at Harrods have been left aghast by a £28 steak sandwich at the Knightsbridge store - and it is not the only posh nosh that comes with a hefty price tag
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Martin Lewis issues student loan warning - find out if you're owed thousands
Money guru Martin Lewis said that more than a million people overpaid last year on their student loans for several reasons and some could be owed thousands of pounds
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German politician tells UK to 'call us' for post-Brexit trade talks
Christian Lindner, German finance minister, has said that the UK has a 'standing invitation' on any future talks on reducing trade barriers or 'obstacles in daily business life'
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The Gossard Glossies range are perfect for menopausal women
I'll never go back to crop tops and big pants again
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School strikes to continue in Scotland after union rejects pay offer
Unison members have voted to reject a pay offer from Cosla for school support staff in Scotland, with further strikes to take place
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Price of oven chips rises by up to 75% across major UK supermarkets
Recent analysis from The Grocer magazine's key value item pricing tracker shows the average pack of supermarket own-brand oven chips has risen by 22% on average across all major UK chains