Finance

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Rishi Sunak insists debt is 'on schedule' to fall despite minister's confusion
The Prime Minister said "economic conditions are improving" when pressed on the Government's portrayal of the state of the public finances
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Energy suppliers that go bust could be made to pay back costs to rivals
The failure of 29 energy suppliers between July 2021 and November 2022 are thought to have cost energy users around £2.7 billion
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Virgin Media faces Ofcom probe over compliance with digital switchover rules
Ofcom is looking into the telecoms firm's compliance with rules to protect vulnerable customers during the switch from analogue to digital telephone landlines
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Two places you should never buy travel insurance - it could cost you £1,000s
Buying your travel insurance either at the airport or when you arrive at your destination is never a good idea, as it could invalidate your claim and cost you lots of money
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Finnair asks passengers to voluntarily step on the scales before flights
Almost everything that gets onto a commercial plane - fuel, checked-in baggage, cargo and meals - is weighed. Now passengers are being asked to voluntarily weigh themselves
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Martin Lewis explains exact date to renew car insurance to get cheapest price
Car insurance is a legal requirement in the UK and has to be renewed yearly - and Martin Lewis has revealed there is an exact day to check for the cheapest new deal
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Google unveils Gemini, the free AI app to help you write, read and think
Google has introduced an artificial intelligence app that will enable people to rely on technology instead of their own brains
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'It's the economy, stupid' says Lastminute.com co-founder in digital plea
Baroness Lane-Fox of Soho has called for an end to digital exclusion
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Ring doorbell customers outraged over 'scandalous' second price hike
The price rise will now see Ring doorbell customers who were previously paying £34.99 per year, or £3.49 a month, be charged up to £18 more for the service
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Minister warns over a ‘computer says no’ stance to buy now, pay later schemes
The Government is considering feedback to a consultation on regulating buy now, pay later schemes
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Millions of Brits could be owed money back from HMRC - easy check to make now
If you’re paying too much tax, you could potentially be due thousands of pounds back from HMRC - but if you’ve been underpaying tax, you will have to pay back what you owe
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Senior Treasury minister appears to stumble over questions on the rising debt
Laura Trott said she had "different figures" when she was presented with the latest official projections from the fiscal watchdog, which suggest an increase over the next five years
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Workers at Barts NHS Trust and Synergy to stage fresh strikes in pay dispute
Members of Unite at Barts NHS Trust and outsourcing company Synergy will walk out from February 19-21
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DWP cost of living payment - 7 reasons why you haven't got the £299 yet
The DWP is currently paying out the third and final cost of living payment - if you're wondering why you haven't received the £299 payment yet, here's what you need to know
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It is prudent to assume energy prices could rise - Bank of England rate setter
A Bank of England rate setter says it's "prudent" to think that there might be a larger risk of energy prices rising than falling, which could keep inflation higher
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Amazon workers to stage three-day pay strike in campaign to win £15 an hour
The GMB said around 1,000 of its members in Coventry will walk out for three days from next Tuesday
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Tesco Bank is being sold to major rival - with five million customers affected
The banking giant expects to pay roughly £600million for the credit cards, loans, savings and operating systems of the UK's largest supermarket
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Sunderland crowned the side hustle capital of the UK
The city with the most side-hustlers is Sunderland, which holds the most hard-working residents outside of their regular 9-5s.
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Cost-of-living crisis has created a 'poverty epidemic' says Gordon Brown
The former prime minister has released research suggesting that almost four million people were now living below 'the safety net'
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Dad-to-be boosts bank balance by £2,000 a year through easy at home side hustle
Miles told the Mirror that he became an avid eBay seller over a decade ago and initially started by selling his old games and after seeing some success he stepped things up a little more
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NatWest appoints UBS executive to become head of Coutts after debanking scandal
Emma Crystal will become chief executive of NatWest's wealth business, including Coutts
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'I'm a bathroom expert - there's one toilet sound you should never ignore'
There are various different sounds around the home, and while you may not know what they all mean, a bathroom expert has revealed the ones you shouldn't ignore
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Lindt launches twist on iconic Gold Bunny - and people can't get enough
Chocolate lovers can't stop raving about Lindt's latest release, which hits supermarket shelves just in time for Easter. Don't worry, you'll still be able to get your hands on the beloved Gold Bunny too
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Rising mortgage arrears due to high cost of living and interest rates hikes
UK Finance reports that 93,680 homeowner were in mortgage arrears in the last quarter of 2023
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Greggs creates ultimate Valentine's Day gift - and it can be sent to your door
Forget last-minute roses and cheap jewellery, Greggs has launched the ultimate Valentine's Day gift that you can share with your loved one - and it can be delivered straight to your door