Finance

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Aldi confirms cult-favourite drink is returning as fans demand 'we need our fix'
Aldi has confirmed to the Mirror that one of its most iconic fizzy drinks has not been axed - despite shoppers struggling to get their hands on it for over two weeks
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Holiday spending jumps by a quarter during wet winter, reveals Virgin Money
The number of holiday-related transactions increased by 26%, compared with the winter of 2022/23, Virgin Money found
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Mortgage arrears jump by over 50% in a year, Bank of England figures show
The value of outstanding mortgage balances with arrears increased by 9.2% from the previous quarter, to reach £20.3 billion, which was 50.3% higher than in 2022, the Bank of England said
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Major bank is giving new customers £220 - who is eligible and how to claim it
The offer is available to new HSBC UK customers who open an Advance or Premier Account and meet certain criteria
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DWP's 'immoral' state pension rule could 'push 400,000 Brits into poverty'
The International Consortium of British Pensioners (ICBP) has published a new report which shares the warning for pensioners looking to move abroad and slams the Government’s defence of it's “immoral” policy
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Female entrepreneurs to speak at US Congress about economic opportunities in NI
The pair will talk about their lived experiences starting their own businesses as young women in a society recovering from decades of violence
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Persimmon profits slump to £351m as housebuilder warns of a tough year ahead
The Charles Church builder saw pre-tax profits fall to £351.8 million in 2023 from £730.7 million the previous year
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World leaders vow to fight fraud as Home Secretary hails 'massive step forward'
Last year, fraud made up 38% of recorded crime in the UK, affecting three million victims and costing them £2.5 billion
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Free childcare changes explained as thousands more parents eligible from April
Free childcare rules are expanding to include working parents with children aged from nine months to five - see the changes in full and how it affects you
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Remove 'calcified' gunk on electric toothbrush with 'effective' 35p hack
Keep your electric toothbrush looking brand new with a kitchen staple that 'works like a charm' and gets rid of that grim-looking residue that easily starts to build
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Abolishing inheritance tax would be a 'win-win', says former Tory minsiter
The standard inheritance tax rate in the UK is 40% on estates valued over £325,000
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DWP shares update on new 'fast track' rules for Universal Credit and PIP
The Severe Disability Group (SDG) is being set up by the DWP to help identify claimants with the most severe and permanent conditions
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Vets could be overcharging pet owners for medicines as investigation launched
A new investigation has now been launched by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) which could lead to big changes in how pet owners pay for treatment
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Government commits to building new gas power stations to avoid blackouts
The move has been criticised by Labour who say it will lead to higher energy bills and less energy security
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Aldi gives thousands of workers second pay rise this year to £12.40 an hour
The new pay rates will be introduced from 1 June this year with Aldi noting that it is "the highest level of entry pay ever to be paid by a British supermarket"
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Paying off debt, holidays and doing up home are top reasons to save - Nationwide
Half of people are saving less each month than they did before the cost-of-living crisis, the research found
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Food labelling to be made clearer to help shoppers buy 'high quality' produce
The plans will also help consumers make buying decisions that 'align with their values'
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Vinyl back in basket of goods used to measure inflation, but hand sanitiser out
The Office for National Statistics has removed a number of items from the list of goods and services it uses to measure inflation
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Wage growth slows as unemployment rises, but earnings still outpacing inflation
The Office for National Statistics said average regular pay growth, excluding bonuses, fell to 6.1% in the quarter to January, down from 6.2% in the three months to December
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US adds 275,000 jobs as unemployment stays below 4% for 25th month in a row
Job growth in February was higher than January's revised gain of 229,000 job, but the unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.9%
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JD.com and other China stocks trade higher as annual parliamentary meeting ends
China's consumer price index bounced back by 0.7% in February, hitting an 11-month high, driven by a surge in spending over the holiday season, according to data from China's statistics bureau
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India signs $100 billion free trade agreement with four European nations
The trade deal was signed with Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland and it has been reported that India is also working on trade agreements with Britain and the European Union
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Bitcoin hits all-time high as regulator opens door to crypto-linked securities
Britain's financial watchdog said it would allow cryptocurrency-linked products for professional investors
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'Only way to kill ivy for good' is by using 60p method that works like magic
English ivy is a native plant in the UK, but it can become invasive and cause structural damage if not addressed properly - now keen gardeners have shared some tips on how to kill it for good
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You could get a £15 cashback bonus on your Easter shop at Sainsbury's and Tesco
Easter 2024 is fast approaching and you could currently get cashback for doing your weekly shop at the likes of Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Tesco, Iceland and Marks & Spencer thanks to Quidco