The Bank of England is poised to raise interest rates for the 10th time in succession when its policymakers meet this week in a further […]
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UK homes cancelled 2m streaming services last year as cost of living soared
British households cut more than 2m subscriptions to services such as Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+ last year, as the cost of living crisis fuelled […]
Read moreDividends from UK-listed firms up 16.5% in 2022, far outstripping pay rises
The regular dividends that investors receive from owning shares in UK-listed companies soared by 16.5% in 2022, far outstripping wage growth in either the private […]
Read moreChildren ‘arriving hungry’ as nurseries in England plead with ministers for extra funds
Ministers are facing calls to help nurseries continue providing nutritious meals amid evidence that growing numbers of young children are arriving hungry. Analysis of a […]
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‘Everything is fake’: how global crime gangs are using UK shell companies in multi-million pound crypto scams
A woman meets a man online. They flirt. Then, after a few weeks, they begin imagining a future together. Fast forward a few months and […]
Read moreSocial housing: don’t assume you’re not eligible for a council property
While there is a chronic shortage of social housing in the UK, with councils operating long waiting lists, it may be worth investigating whether you […]
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