Finance

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DWP cost of living payment worth £299 to hit bank accounts from next week
The last cost of living payment will be sent to most eligible people between February 6 and February 22 - and if you're eligible, the money will be sent automatically to your bank account
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Sky to cut 1,000 jobs as customers ditch satellite dishes and shift to streaming
The media company says a "significant number" of those facing redundancy will be engineers
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Santander sees profits soar by 13%, but banks sees more boorrowers under stress
The Spanish-owned bank said it is seeing a "modest" increase in customer arrears across mortgages, credit cards, unsecured personal loans and overdrafts in recent quarters.
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Martin Lewis shares 'golden rule' for Brits struggling with credit card debt
The Martin Lewis Money Show returned to ITV screens this evening and tonight's episode focused on credit cards - and shared his 'golden rule' for anyone struggling with credit card debt
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Charitable Brits raised £57million last year - from walking challenges alone
Other big fundraising money-makers included sponsored football events and skydives - as well as skipping, which saw the biggest surge in popularity
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Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley snaps up CrossFit training brand WIT Fitness
Frasers Group, which owns Sports Direct and House of Fraser, said it had bought the assets and intellectual property of WIT Fitness, which is a specialist gym and fitness wear group
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Octopus Energy issues warning to every household with a smart meter
Having a smart meter should eliminate the need to send meter readings to your supplier, alongside this your energy bill is supposed to be more accurate - if your meter is working correctly, that is
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'I tried Iceland's spiciest £3 pizza - I stupidly ignored the box's warnings'
Iceland's 'seriously spicy hot sauce' pizza made some big claims on the box, and when Mirror writer Danielle Kate Wroe tried it, she was left somewhat baffled by the concoction
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Competition watchdog begins review of supermarkets' loyalty card schemes
The watchdog is concerned that some supermarkets are offering cheaper prices only to loyalty card members
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Student living loans to rise by 2.5% - but Martin Lewis warns of 'real term' cut
For someone living away from home, the maximum loan will be £10,227 - or for those living away from home and studying in London, the highest amount you can borrow will be £13,348
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Deliveroo shares slide as rival firm sells stake in the food delivery company
Delivery Hero has revealed plans to sell up to 68.2 million shares in Deliveroo, representing a roughly 4.5% stake
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Morrisons agrees to sell 337 petrol station forecourts in £2.5billion deal
The deal forms “a new strategic partnership” between the two companies and includes the supermarket's fuel, convenience retail kiosk and ancillary services with the Morrisons branding remaining at the forecourts
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UK economic growth will be worse than previously thought, says the IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has downgraded its forecast for UK growth in 2023 by 0.4 percentage points, but said the change is largely due to a revision to official data, rather than a worsening economic situation
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20,000 people forced to repay student loan whilst still studying due to loophole
Tax and student finance experts have called on the Government to address this "weird" loophole as the system already creates "higher taxes" for students
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Another bank is pulling its switch offer - final days to get free £185 payment
Customers have until 11.59pm on January 31 to switch to the TSB Spend and Save current account to get £125 - and in addition to this, you can also claim up to £60 in cashback
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Number of businesses going bust at 30-year high due tough economic climate
The number of company insolvencies hit a 30-year high in 2023 as firms suffered amid high interest rates and cost pressures
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7 cost of living and money changes in February including deadline to claim £40k
We round up all the key financial announcements and deadlines coming up in February, including the final cost of living payment, the latest interest rate decision and an update for energy bills
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Signs of upturn in housing market as mortgage approvals hit six month high
The "effective" interest rate - the actual interest paid on newly-drawn mortgages - fell from 5.34% in November to 5.28% in December, the first drop since November 2021
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Poundland is selling 'iconic' £1 engagement ring - dividing bargain hunters
Popping the question doesn't have to break the bank, as bargain retailer Poundland has brought back its iconic engagement ring that will only set you back £1. But, some shoppers aren't impressed
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Advertising giant WPP to spend £250m on AI as it cuts costs elsewhere
The company, which is the world's largest advertising and marketing firm with about 115,000 staff, said it believes AI will "enhance, not replace, human creativity"
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Number of people needing breathing space from debts increased by 25% last year
A standard breathing space is available to people with problem debt and gives legal protections from creditor action for up to 60 days
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Guinness and Gordon's gin maker Diageo sees profits slump in Latin America
The FTSE 100 firm recorded an operating profit of $3.3 billion (£2.6 billion) for the six months to December, down 11.1% against the same period a year earlier
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Baffled woman claims she was fired 'on the spot' after making small error
A woman has revealed the surprising reason for her immediate dismissal at work. People are shocked by her ordeal, and some have adviser her on what to do next
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'My washing machine was brimming with sludge - £1.50 hack made it crystal clear'
Washing machines can get mouldy quickly thanks to all the nooks and crannies, but there's a cheap and easy solution that can help get it sparkling and looking as good as new
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Upper Crust owner SSP sees UK sales surge but warns of train strike disruption
The firm, which runs food outlets at transport sites including airports and railway stations, posted a 17.1% jump in like-for-like sales across its UK and Ireland outlets in the final three months of last year