Finance

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UK Government borrowing lowest in four years as debt remains at historical highs
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said that public sector net borrowing hit £7.8 billion during the month
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Warning more than two million people could see their energy cut off this winter
Citizens Advice says many of those battling with the cost will have to disconnect regularly during the coldest months of the year
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Walkers fans in mourning after iconic flavour disappears from the shelves
Fans have been left devastated over the news that Walkers have discontinued yet another favourite flavour - making it the seventh edition to get pulled in just a few months
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MPs back plans to extend pub opening hours for major events
The change could not be made at short notice when England reached the final of the 2023 Women's World Cup in Australia
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DWP issue update as thousands set to miss out on £299 cost of living payment
Around 500,000 households on Universal Credit didn't get a similar cost of living payment in 2022, with the majority being denied the support payment because their wages happened to be too high during the qualifying period
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'Turning point' for UK economy as interest rates set to fall and tax cuts on way
The EY Item Club has upgraded its outlook for UK growth in 2024, to 0.9% from the 0.7% it previously pencilled in last October
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Woman who wakes up to soaking wet windows every day finds 'life saver' solution
A woman has hailed a £25 gadget as a 'lifesaver' for her home, as she showed her followers how she woke up each morning in her rented property with soaking wet windows
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Farmers issue warning as they protest outside Parliament with scarecrows
Farmers are calling on MPs to support tougher regulations to protect them from 'unfair' treatment by the 'big six' supermarkets
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Struggling households can claim free cost of living cash worth up to £250
The help is being provided through the Government's Household Support Fund, this scheme gives each local council a pot of cash which it can spend on supporting struggling households in their area
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Häagen-Dazs 'plotting huge UK comeback with plans to open 25 stores'
Häagen-Dazs closed its last permanent branch in 2015 but has returned every now and then in the form of pop-up shops, including one within John Lewis’ flagship on Oxford Street
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Heating engineer warns of overlooked place where heat is seeping out your home
Slash energy bills and stay cosy during the extremely cold weather with these expert-approved tips that stop central heating warmth seeping out of your home
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Woman explains how she'll have extra £2,000 by Xmas thanks to savings challenge
TikTok user @saving_with_tish explained how she has a piece of paper with 110 circles on it, with each circle representing a different amount to save
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McDonald's launches two new pink desserts - and a cult-favourite burger is back
The fast food-chain has announced the return two popular menu items as well as launching two new pink limited edition desserts in celebration of Valentine's Day this year
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Britain sees 60,000 fewer property millionaires in 2023, study says
The total number of property millionaires fell by 8.3% (60,260) during the year to the end of 2023, with higher mortgage costs and tougher housing market conditions having an impact
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DWP could stop PIP and take you to court if these changes aren't reported
PIP is a disability benefit and it is paid to people with long-term mental or physical health problems or disabilities and the amount of benefit you receive depends on how your condition affects you - not the condition itself
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Sir Martin Sorrell warns of 'difficult' year for advertising industry
The businessman's digital marketing firm, S4 Capital, told investors it is expecting sales to have dipped over 2023, in line with its previously downgraded expectations
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Energy bills predicted to fall by hundreds of pounds a year from April
According to fresh predictions from consultancy firm Cornwall Insight, annual energy bills could fall by 16% from the current £1,928 to £1,620 in April 2024 - this would be the lowest point in a little over two years
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UK directors to face new governance rules but FRC waters down proposals
The Financial Reporting Council has unveiled a new set of governance rules for company directors, which have been watered down from the originally proposed changes in a bid to safeguard UK competitiveness
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Popeyes to create 2,000 jobs as it announces plans to double in size this year
The US chicken chain will open more than 30 new sites across the UK in the next 12 months, including locations such as Birmingham, Aberdeen and Swansea.
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DWP giving out 200,000 more Cold Weather Payments - use our interactive map
Residents in 148 postcode areas will receive the £25 payments after the Met Office confirmed that they endured subzero temperatures for seven consecutive days
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Fears of 'debt storm' as number of firms on brink of collapse soars by a quarter
The number of firms on the brink of collapse jumped by more than a quarter at the end of 2023 as fears grow over a "debt storm" caused by the recent barrage of interest rate rises, a report has warned
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Expert warns of easy heating mistake as Brits overlook vital house feature
An expert has shared a mistake you should never make when it comes to properly insulating your home during the winter period as it can cause mould and condensation
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Woman's genius hack to stay warm in the morning that costs just 1p an hour
A woman who doesn't want to turn her heating on first thing in the morning because it costs too much has shared her top tips to stay warm in the morning as the mercury drops
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Compass Group to buy Kew Gardens caterer CH&Co in £475m deal
The deal will bring around 10,000 employees into Compass Group
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Martin Lewis says drivers with cars bought before 2021 could be owed money
Martin Lewis explained that those who'd bought their vehicle on finance may have been unfairly charged inflated prices for loans on new and secondhand vehicles and "millions" could be affected