Finance

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DWP shares assessment update for people making first-time claim for PIP benefit
The benefits department confirmed in a written statement that there are no "medical consultations" as part of the application process for PIP or ESA - but there is an assessment which needs to be conducted
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Apple chief Tim Cook teases AI announcements are coming 'later this year'
Apple CEO Tim Cook has confirmed the tech giant will make a big announcement about generative AI features on its devices 'later this year'
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Universal Credit payment - what time does DWP benefit go into my bank account
Universal Credit is normally paid on the same day each month by the Department for Work and Pensions - but what time do payments normally hit UK bank accounts?
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Ryanair reports busy January, but cancelled 950 flights due to Israel-Hamas war
The Dublin-based budget airline said it had 12.2 million customers last month, an increase of 3% on the 11.8 million people it flew during the same month last year
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Hipgnosis boss Merck Mercuriadis steps down as CEO amid row with music fund
Merck Mercuriadis will become chairman of the music royalties fund manager
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Tesco launches new hybrid fruit after a decline in demand for satsuma production
Tesco has been working with growers in Spain and Morocco to develop new hybrid easy-peeler citrus fruit, as it reported that satsuma production is in decline because the European market traditionally prefers seeded clementines
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Search for online love could cost you thousands as romance scams are on the rise
The average amount lost to romance scams last year was £6,937, slightly down from £8,237 in 2022
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Train drivers strike to cause widespread travel disruption for passengers
The latest wave of strikes by train drivers will cause fresh travel chaos for passengers on Friday, Saturday and Monday
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DWP explains cost of living deadline you must act by to get £299 payment
Pension Credit can be backdated by three months and the deadline to do this, and then be entitled to the £299 cost of living payment, is by March 5, 2024 - here is what you need to know
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DWP code to check your bank account for to see if your benefits are paid early
This year, February has 29 days rather than 28 - meaning there is an extra day than usual and due to this you may have your benefit payment date change
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UK will 'miss out the AI goldrush' unless Government adopts positive vision
The UK's approach to artificial intelligence has become too narrowly focused on AI safety and the threats the technology could pose, rather than its benefits, meaning it could "miss out on the AI goldrush", a House of Lords Committee has warned
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YouGov confident as sales accelerate despite tough 'macro-economic environment'
The London-based company told shareholders it is therefore confident of meeting its guidance for the financial year, as it cheered the "resilient performance"
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Poundland fans gobsmacked by 'sexy' Valentine's Day range with £2.50 lingerie
Valentine's Day is a time of year where you may shower your loved one in elaborate gifts, but Poundland are proving you don't have to break the bank to be sexy this February 14
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Water bills to rise by up to £71 a year - full list of increases from each firm
Water bills are set to rise again from this April, with the average household yearly bill to increase from £445 to £473, a rise of £27 or 6% - see the full breakdown below
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Labour refuses to say if it still supports £28bn green investment pledge
Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves has repeatedly refused to set out whether she is standing by her commitment to spend £28 billion a year on green investment
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Social energy tariff could have saved 2.2 million households from fuel poverty
A coalition of charities has called on the Government to 'urgently think again' and fund a targeted energy deal, or social tariff, to 'markedly' discount energy costs for those of all ages at greatest risk from the cold
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British Gas customer handed 'pathetic' cheque refund - but is left in hysterics
A British Gas customer took to Reddit to reveal the refund they received from the company after switching energy providers when its Safeguard PAYGv2 tariff price went up
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'Inflated' McDonald's branch causes uproar with eye-watering cost of McMuffin
Fans have slammed McDonald's for the 'appaling' breakfast meal prices at one 'inflated' branch - as people vow to avoid it whenever they can to avoid overpaying
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Everything you need to know about TV licence change - and trick to pay less
As the price of a TV licence is set to rise soon, here's everything you need to know including who doesn't need one, how to get them free and if you're entitled to a discount
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Chocolate fans baffled by 'extortionate' giant Kinder Egg that's '16x bigger'
An 'extortionate' Kinder egg has been spotted on shelves, and people have been going wild for the huge confectionary - especially as it comes with an equally large toy
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Deutsche Bank to axe 3,500 jobs by end of year as part of £2.1 bn saving drive
The German banking giant said the move is part of efforts to cut 2.5 billion euros (£2.1 billion) of costs to help improve its profits
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Samsung reports 34% decline in Q4 operating profit due to slowdown in demand
Samsung Electronics has reported a decline in operating profit for the last quarter as demand slowed for its TVs and other consumer electronics products
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Interest rates - Bank of England holds rate at 5.25% and shares inflation update
The Bank of England has paused the base rate at its current level of 5.25% for the fourth time, giving millions of homeowners relief over rising mortgage payments - but borrowing costs remain at a 16-year high
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Hack for answering 'trickiest job interview question ever' according to expert
An expert has shared how to best tackle a tricky question you may get asked in an interview, giving tips on how to respond if they keep pressing the issue over and over
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Gama Aviation rescues 'vital' air ambulance services provider from adminstration
Specialist Aviation Service, which provided helicopters and pilots for air ambulance services across the South of England, has been sold to Gama Aviation