Finance

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DWP cost of living payment - 7 reasons why you haven't got the £299 yet
The DWP is currently paying out the third and final cost of living payment - if you're wondering why you haven't received the £299 payment yet, here's what you need to know
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It is prudent to assume energy prices could rise - Bank of England rate setter
A Bank of England rate setter says it's "prudent" to think that there might be a larger risk of energy prices rising than falling, which could keep inflation higher
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Amazon workers to stage three-day pay strike in campaign to win £15 an hour
The GMB said around 1,000 of its members in Coventry will walk out for three days from next Tuesday
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Tesco Bank is being sold to major rival - with five million customers affected
The banking giant expects to pay roughly £600million for the credit cards, loans, savings and operating systems of the UK's largest supermarket
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Sunderland crowned the side hustle capital of the UK
The city with the most side-hustlers is Sunderland, which holds the most hard-working residents outside of their regular 9-5s.
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Cost-of-living crisis has created a 'poverty epidemic' says Gordon Brown
The former prime minister has released research suggesting that almost four million people were now living below 'the safety net'
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Dad-to-be boosts bank balance by £2,000 a year through easy at home side hustle
Miles told the Mirror that he became an avid eBay seller over a decade ago and initially started by selling his old games and after seeing some success he stepped things up a little more
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NatWest appoints UBS executive to become head of Coutts after debanking scandal
Emma Crystal will become chief executive of NatWest's wealth business, including Coutts
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'I'm a bathroom expert - there's one toilet sound you should never ignore'
There are various different sounds around the home, and while you may not know what they all mean, a bathroom expert has revealed the ones you shouldn't ignore
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Lindt launches twist on iconic Gold Bunny - and people can't get enough
Chocolate lovers can't stop raving about Lindt's latest release, which hits supermarket shelves just in time for Easter. Don't worry, you'll still be able to get your hands on the beloved Gold Bunny too
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Rising mortgage arrears due to high cost of living and interest rates hikes
UK Finance reports that 93,680 homeowner were in mortgage arrears in the last quarter of 2023
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Greggs creates ultimate Valentine's Day gift - and it can be sent to your door
Forget last-minute roses and cheap jewellery, Greggs has launched the ultimate Valentine's Day gift that you can share with your loved one - and it can be delivered straight to your door
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Government should have Covid-style fraud experts ready to deploy, say watchdogs
The National Audit Office said that the Government should have a clear plan for buying in a 'seller's market' where it needs to deal with suppliers it does not normally use
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Mondi plots £10bn packaging giant with renewed approach for rival DS Smith
Shares in DS Smith soared on Thursday after the packaging giant revealed it had received a renewed approach from rival Mondi
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Tesco warning as shoppers don't have long to cash in vouchers worth £18million
The supermarket chain issued a warning to its 20million Tesco Clubcard holders last month telling them they only have until February 29 to use their Clubcard vouchers.
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DWP cost of living warning as vulnerable Brits miss out on £299 payment
Some vulnerable households claiming support including Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Attendance Allowance are not entitled to the £299 cost of living payment
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Sales of second-hand electric cars double as more than 100k sold for first time
A record 119,000 used electric vehicles changed hands in the UK in 2023
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Music artists are to benefit from £1.6m in grants to boost global stage hopes
The Music Export Growth Scheme has helped more than 300 artists over the last decade
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You can eat a whole Cadbury Creme Egg baked inside a cookie for Valentine's Day
From Monday, February 12, you can get your hands on the limited-edition 'Cookies made with Cadbury Creme Egg - a warm Domino's cookie stuffed with a whole gooey Cadbury Creme Egg.
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Woman shares 'snowball' method she used to pay £53,000 of debt in two years
Jillian, who is based in the US, took to social media to share the "snowball" tip which she used to clear over £53,000 worth of debts but she warned that the method only works if you are "intentional with your money and your time"
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Rolex seller Watches of Switzerland sees sales slump as 'tourist tax' bites
Watches of Switzerland has flagged that a 'tourist tax' means it made minimal returns from overseas shoppers
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AstraZeneca sees profits surge on drug sales and forecasts further growth
The pharmaceutical firm reported pre-tax profits of £5.5 billion for 2023, up from £1.8 billion the previous year
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Firms putting job hires on hold as vacancies fall for fourth time in five months
Recruitment agencies reported a fall in placing candidates into permanent jobs, leading to an increase in staff availability
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Housing market outlook 'turns brighter' as buyer demand and sales increase
The housing market outlook has is showing signs of improvement, according to surveyors, with overall increases in buyer demand, newly agreed sales and new instructions to sell in January
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New parents to benefit from major rule changes to paid leave next month
The Government announced the changes to Statutory Paternity Leave in July last year and the new rules set to benefit new parents from April 6 this year