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Mortgage lenders halt some deals after pound falls
on September 26, 2022 at 10:00 pm
Two lenders, Virgin Money and Skipton, say they will stop mortgage offers to new customers. […]
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Russia's gas pipeline leaking into Baltic Sea - Denmark
on September 26, 2022 at 8:49 pm
Denmark sets up a banned zone near the Bornholm island, where a Nord Stream 2 leak is reported. […]
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Bank will 'not hesitate' to raise interest rates after pound's fall
on September 26, 2022 at 6:50 pm
The Bank of England said it was "monitoring developments closely" after the pound hit a record low. […]
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UK interest rates: How high could they go?
on September 26, 2022 at 4:50 pm
Interest rates are at highest level for 14 years. Here is what it means for you. […]
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Doncaster Sheffield Airport to close despite financial lifeline offer
on September 26, 2022 at 4:22 pm
Doncaster Sheffield Airport owner Peel says the wind-down will begin on 31 October. […]
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Falling pound: What does it mean for me and my finances?
on September 26, 2022 at 2:43 pm
The value of the pound touched a record low against the dollar after big tax cuts were announced. […]
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Labour conference: Rachel Reeves pledges to spend top rate tax on more nurses
on September 26, 2022 at 1:17 pm
The shadow chancellor says Labour is now the party of economic responsibility in her conference speech. […]
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Pound hits record low after tax cut plans
on September 26, 2022 at 12:33 pm
Sterling sinks close to $1.03 as global markets react to the UK's biggest tax cuts in 50 years. […]
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TikTok may be fined £27m for failing to protect children
on September 26, 2022 at 11:53 am
The video-sharing platform has been issued with a final notice of intent by the UK's data watchdog. […]
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Aldi boss: Shoppers are switching in their droves
on September 26, 2022 at 6:46 am
The discounter gains 1.5 million new customers in 12 weeks, says UK chief executive Giles Hurley. […]
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How King Charles helped save British farmhouse cheese
on September 26, 2022 at 12:22 am
The new king helped drive a renaissance in British cheesemaking when the industry was in crisis 30 years ago. […]
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Electric car charging costs nearing petrol prices for some - RAC
on September 25, 2022 at 11:01 pm
The RAC suggests the soaring cost of charging an electric car could soon put people off buying them. […]
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Kwasi Kwarteng: I want to keep cutting taxes
on September 25, 2022 at 12:40 pm
Tax cuts will help to boost growth, says chancellor, as government also looks at relaxing immigration. […]
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Keir Starmer: Labour would reverse cut to top income tax rate
on September 25, 2022 at 11:39 am
Scrapping the 45% rate is the "wrong choice" during a cost-of living crisis, the Labour leader says. […]
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Goldman Sachs: Sexual assault claims revealed in pay bias suit
on September 23, 2022 at 5:47 pm
Goldman Sachs is accused of "boys' club" culture that discriminated against women. […]
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Mini-budget: What it means for you and your finances
on September 23, 2022 at 3:18 pm
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has delivered what the government calls a "fiscal event". Here is how it affects you. […]
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Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng hails 'new era' as he unveils tax cuts
on September 23, 2022 at 2:31 pm
The chancellor announces the biggest tax cuts since 1972 in a significant change of policy. […]
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'We'll be lucky to keep our heads above water'
on September 23, 2022 at 2:11 pm
The BBC talked to households and businesses to get their reactions to the mini-budget. […]
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Income tax to be cut by 1p from April
on September 23, 2022 at 1:48 pm
The basic rate of income tax will fall by 1p from April with most people paying 19p instead of 20p for each pound. […]
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Stamp duty cut in bid to help house buyers
on September 23, 2022 at 1:35 pm
The chancellor says the changes mean 200,000 more house buyers will no longer pay the tax. […]
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At a glance: What's in the mini-budget?
on September 23, 2022 at 10:23 am
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng outlines changes to tax, stamp duty and rules for those claiming benefits. […]
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Universal credit rules tightened for part-time workers
on September 23, 2022 at 10:19 am
The chancellor announced part-time workers will see their benefits cut if they don't try to earn more. […]
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737 Max: Boeing to pay $200m over charges it misled investors
on September 23, 2022 at 6:43 am
US regulators said the firm and its former boss misled investors following two fatal crashes. […]
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The firms making flour from mushrooms and cauliflower
on September 22, 2022 at 11:14 pm
The search for wheat alternatives is being driven by a demand for healthier diets and food security. […]
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Bosses think workers do less from home, says Microsoft
on September 22, 2022 at 11:06 pm
A new survey from the tech giant suggests workers and bosses disagree about productivity. […]
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Tesla ordered to recall more than a million US cars
on September 22, 2022 at 8:57 pm
The US car-safety watchdog says a window glitch is affecting all four Tesla models. […]
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Avanti West Coast boosts services after timetables cut
on September 22, 2022 at 7:33 pm
Avanti West Coast says services will be further boosted once 100 new drivers complete training. […]
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National Insurance rise to be reversed in November
on September 22, 2022 at 3:56 pm
The 1.25% rise will be reversed from 6 November and a levy to fund health and social care will be axed. […]
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UK may already be in recession - Bank of England
on September 22, 2022 at 1:46 pm
The warning comes as the Bank raises interest rates to 2.25% - the highest level for 14 years. […]
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Fracking ban lifted, government announces
on September 22, 2022 at 12:58 pm
Scientific review into fracking concludes there is still a limited understanding of impacts. […]
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Manchester United announce net loss of £115.5m for 2021-22
on September 22, 2022 at 12:35 pm
Manchester United announce a net loss of £115.5m for the 2021-22 season even though revenues rose by 18% to £583.2m. […]
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What will happen to energy bills and mortgages? Upcoming dates to be aware of
on September 22, 2022 at 11:47 am
Dates to look out for over the next few months that might have an impact on your finances. […]
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Real Living Wage rises by record 10% to £10.90 an hour
on September 22, 2022 at 7:02 am
A record increase in the voluntary pay scheme will benefit 400,000 workers. […]
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Trump sued: Family inflated net worth by billions, says lawsuit
on September 22, 2022 at 6:42 am
Along with three of his children, the ex-president is accused of lying to "unjustly enrich himself". […]
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Sri Lanka: Inflation rate jumps to 70.2% in August
on September 22, 2022 at 6:21 am
The South Asian nation is facing its worst economic crisis since independence from the UK in 1948. […]
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Pet perks tempt staff back into the office
on September 21, 2022 at 11:02 pm
Some businesses are giving staff incentives to get them back into the workplace. […]
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BT Group: Hundreds of 999 call handlers to join strikes
on September 21, 2022 at 9:05 pm
Emergency call centre staff will join 40,000 BT workers walking out in October, their union says. […]
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Fed rate hike: US interest rates hit 14-year high in inflation battle
on September 21, 2022 at 8:16 pm
The US unveils another sharp rate rise as it fights to bring soaring prices under control. […]
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Tax cut 'gamble' will make debt unsustainable, says IFS
on September 21, 2022 at 7:39 pm
The Institute for Fiscal Studies says UK borrowing is on an "unsustainable" path. […]
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Business energy prices to be cut by half expected levels
on September 21, 2022 at 1:27 pm
UK government to cap gas and electricity costs for businesses, charities and public sector from October. […]
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Firms still fretting over energy bills despite price cap
on September 21, 2022 at 12:52 pm
Some companies warn the six-month cap on gas and electricity costs will not provide long-term security. […]
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When are the £400 energy rebate and other cost-of-living payments due?
on September 21, 2022 at 11:14 am
The latest cost-of-living support payments include grants worth £150 for six million disabled people. […]
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Cost of living: Students struggling with impact of soaring prices
on September 21, 2022 at 8:53 am
One student tells the BBC of the isolating effect of running out of cash while studying at university. […]
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Ring doorbell inventor shares advice... about advice
on September 20, 2022 at 11:12 pm
Jamie Siminoff, inventor of the Ring wireless doorbell, shares his advice for the CEO Secrets series. […]
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Off-gridders take energy needs into their own hands
on September 19, 2022 at 11:35 pm
Natural disasters have spurred some communities and homeowners to generate their own electricity. […]
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UK inflation: Milk, cheese and eggs push food price rises to 14-year high
on September 14, 2022 at 2:33 pm
Food prices rose at their quickest pace since 2008, as overall inflation remains near a 40-year high. […]
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Should billboard advertising be banned?
on September 7, 2022 at 11:06 pm
Campaigners want to see the end of all outdoor advertising, calling it "sight pollution". […]
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How India is building a pearl farming industry
on September 5, 2022 at 11:04 pm
The Indian government is fuelling its growth, but critics say the boom is coming at a cost. […]
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Japan's female bosses mapping a course for other women
on September 4, 2022 at 11:02 pm
Female bosses remain a small minority in Japan, but efforts continue to increase their numbers. […]
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Big Hoose Fife: How colanders and hotel bedding are helping hard up families
on September 3, 2022 at 1:28 am
Families have received hundreds of thousands of items of unwanted stock to help them during the cost of living crisis. […]
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When is a bestseller not necessarily a bestseller?
on September 1, 2022 at 11:49 pm
When publishers pay to get on a shop's bestselling shelves or staff base rankings on sales forecasts. […]
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The inside scoop on ice cream innovation
on September 1, 2022 at 11:02 pm
It is one of our favourite treats, but just what really goes into getting ice cream onto your cone? […]
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Quiet quitting: The workplace trend taking over TikTok
on August 31, 2022 at 10:56 am
Workers are starting to "quiet quit" in a bid to get their work-life balance back. […]