Finance

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Homeowners hit with 'unclear' charges for roads and green spaces, watchdog warns
The Competition and Markets Authority raised concerns about estate management charges, which it said may come with inadequate protections for consumers
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Over a quarter of UK CEOs 'exposed' to climate change threat, says new poll
A new analysis of PwC's annual UK CEO Survey also found that 24% expect climate change to shift the way they create, deliver and capture value over the next three years
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Iceland rolls out price cut for parents and urges others to help 'end rip-off'
SMA Little Steps First Infant and Follow On Milk will be available on the Iceland website and at The Food Warehouse for £7.95, with a further roll out expected in stores
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Abrdn clients pull £13.9 billion as the investment firm reduces workforce by 500
The Edinburgh-based company, which rebranded from Standard Life Aberdeen in 2021, said the cuts will primarily take place this year and be completed by the end of 2025
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Woman shares easy 9p trick to clean your air fryer - with no scrubbing needed
Cleaning your air fryer has never been easier with this woman's cheap and easy 9p hack that melts away burnt-on grease and grime - and there's no scrubbing needed
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WASPI campaign explains which women could receive DWP compensation
Waspi women were born in the 1950s and say they were not properly informed by the Government that their state pension age would increase by over five years
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Average car insurance increased to £627 - costing drivers £157 extra a year
The Association of British Insurers has announced plans to tackle the rising cost of car insurance after new figures show the average price for car insurance in the last three months of 2023 was about a third higher than the same time the previous year
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Record 80% of 85 and 95 now pay with contactless, Barclays research shows
The figures were based on Barclays debit card and Barclaycard credit card transactions made by consumers
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Shop price inflation drops to lowest level in two years in relief for Brits
When inflation is higher, it means costs are rising faster compared to the same time last year and today's shows that prices are still rising in shops but at a much lower level than they were
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Unions blast Government for restoring 'discriminatory' employment tribunal fees
48 groups join forces to protest against the fees including the TUC, Citizens Advice, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Fawcett Society, Maternity Action, Women's Budget Group and Liberty
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First-time buyers missed 'free money' last year by not utilising savings scheme
Over the last year, many first-time buyers may have missed out on a significant amount of money from a savings scheme created to boost deposits
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Full list of energy providers who can force fit prepayment meters again
Ofgem has slowly allowed more and more energy suppliers to restart the banned practice over the first few weeks of this year as they have met its "strict criteria" to restart involuntary installations
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World Trade Organisation chief warns of 'tougher place' for global economy
The head of the World Trade Organization warned on Monday that war, uncertainty and instability are weighing down the global economy and urged the bloc to embrace reform as elections across nearly half the world's population could bring new challenges
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TSMC opens first plant in Japan as part of chipmaker's key global expansion
TSMC Chairman Mark Liu thanks the Japanese government, local community and business partners, including electronic giant Sony and auto-parts maker Denso
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Full list of lenders who have hiked mortgage rates this week - including Natwest
The year began with the "mortgage price war" as lenders across the board cut their rates with anticipation that the Bank of England was to cut its base interest rate - however this came to a crashing halt with lenders, including Santander, TSB and RBS, now upping deals
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Chocolate fans cry 'Easter is ruined' as Mars axes 'amazing' eggs
Easter won't be the same for many this year as chocolate giant Mars confirms one of its cult-favourite chocolates won't be returning to supermarket shelves. The cult-favourite choccies first launched back in 2019
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Wincanton is targeted by second possible buyer as takeover battle begins
The logistics giant has already agreed to be bought by French shipping specialist CMA CGM
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Aldi customers left raging over little-known rule for who can use self-checkouts
Aldi's little-known self-checkout rule has caused quite a stir on social media, as baffled shoppers are only just realising it's in place despite it not being new
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Red Sea shipping disruption hits more than half of UK exporters, survey reveals
The British Chambers of Commerce has warned that pressure on businesses will start to build if the problems persist
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DWP deadline warning for £299 cost of living payment - you may be due cash
The benefits department has urged older Brits to check if they are eligible to claim Pension Credit and if they are they should put in a claim before March 5 - if they do they could receive the £299 cost of living payment
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Easter eggs from Cadbury's and Nestle set to be more expensive this year
Chocolate giants Cadbury and Nestle have confirmed that the wholesale costs of cocoa could potentially affect the price - and the size - of their products this Easter
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Watchdog launches investigation into housebuilders over information-sharing
The probe will look into Barratt, Bellway, Berkeley, Bloor Homes, Persimmon, Redrow, Taylor Wimpey, and Vistry
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Lavish bride spends £13,000 on 13-foot wedding cake - complete with 8st of icing
An 18-year-old bride was left 'speechless' when her wedding cake was shown to her for the first time. The stunning creation had 8st worth of icing on it
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Bunzl buys 80% slice of the catering equipment company Nisbets for £339 million
The family owners of catering equipment firm Nisbets are set to net a multimillion-pound fortune after agreeing a deal to sell the firm to distribution and outsourcing group Bunzl
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250 banks set to close this year including Barclays and HSBC - search your town
Twelve major bank branches closed in January alone and another 38 will have been shut down by the end of this month. They are among 245 banks set to close in 2024, with another six branches also due to shut but with no end date yet announced