Finance

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Six million UK residents need to double income to escape poverty
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation said a sustained fall in poverty has not been seen in two decades
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Cadbury says change to Mini Eggs was 'last resort' as shoppers fume
Cadbury has upset loyal chocolate fans after having to make a 'last resort' decision over its beloved Mini Eggs ahead of Easter - as shoppers fume over the changes
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Martin Lewis issues warning over Child Benefit as single dad slams 'unfair' rule
Martin Lewis said the high income Child Benefit charge was 'by far the biggest single topic' the public had asked him to raise with the Chancellor, ahead of the Budget on March 6
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DWP mistake means benefit claimants could be due £2,000 payout - who is eligible
The DWP announced that some New Style Jobseekers Allowance (JSA) claimants had been underpaid their benefits and the mistake mainly impacted people who inherited pensions from someone who had died and was claiming New Style JSA
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Bailiffs called in to recover unpaid council debts almost 20% more last year
The rise in referrals between April and October 2023 compared to the same period the previous year was uncovered by a Freedom of Information request by the BBC's File on 4 programme
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Mr Kipling cake maker Premier Foods to cut prices on more products
The group will extend price cuts to ranges such as Loyd Grossman cooking sauces and Mr Kipling Bakewell slices over its fourth quarter to the end of March
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Energy bills set to fall by £300 a year from April, analysts predict
The forecast comes despite concerns that tensions in the Red Sea would lead to a spike in energy bills
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North Sea oil and gas production boost clears first Commons hurdle
The Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill would require the industry regulator to run annual rounds for new oil and gas licences, subject to stringent new emissions and imports tests
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Woolworths set for shock return to UK high streets
The much-loved high street retailer, which went into administration back in 2009, 100 years after it was founded, could be brought back to the UK
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Primark owner AB Foods shrugs off warm weather to post Christmas sales rise
The group said the Primark sales rise was driven by higher average selling prices as well as strong demand for Christmas ranges and lines such as its collection designed in collaboration with singer Rita Ora
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UK Government borrowing lowest in four years as debt remains at historical highs
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said that public sector net borrowing hit £7.8 billion during the month
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Warning more than two million people could see their energy cut off this winter
Citizens Advice says many of those battling with the cost will have to disconnect regularly during the coldest months of the year
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Walkers fans in mourning after iconic flavour disappears from the shelves
Fans have been left devastated over the news that Walkers have discontinued yet another favourite flavour - making it the seventh edition to get pulled in just a few months
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MPs back plans to extend pub opening hours for major events
The change could not be made at short notice when England reached the final of the 2023 Women's World Cup in Australia
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DWP issue update as thousands set to miss out on £299 cost of living payment
Around 500,000 households on Universal Credit didn't get a similar cost of living payment in 2022, with the majority being denied the support payment because their wages happened to be too high during the qualifying period
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'Turning point' for UK economy as interest rates set to fall and tax cuts on way
The EY Item Club has upgraded its outlook for UK growth in 2024, to 0.9% from the 0.7% it previously pencilled in last October
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Woman who wakes up to soaking wet windows every day finds 'life saver' solution
A woman has hailed a £25 gadget as a 'lifesaver' for her home, as she showed her followers how she woke up each morning in her rented property with soaking wet windows
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Farmers issue warning as they protest outside Parliament with scarecrows
Farmers are calling on MPs to support tougher regulations to protect them from 'unfair' treatment by the 'big six' supermarkets
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Struggling households can claim free cost of living cash worth up to £250
The help is being provided through the Government's Household Support Fund, this scheme gives each local council a pot of cash which it can spend on supporting struggling households in their area
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Häagen-Dazs 'plotting huge UK comeback with plans to open 25 stores'
Häagen-Dazs closed its last permanent branch in 2015 but has returned every now and then in the form of pop-up shops, including one within John Lewis’ flagship on Oxford Street
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Heating engineer warns of overlooked place where heat is seeping out your home
Slash energy bills and stay cosy during the extremely cold weather with these expert-approved tips that stop central heating warmth seeping out of your home
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Woman explains how she'll have extra £2,000 by Xmas thanks to savings challenge
TikTok user @saving_with_tish explained how she has a piece of paper with 110 circles on it, with each circle representing a different amount to save
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McDonald's launches two new pink desserts - and a cult-favourite burger is back
The fast food-chain has announced the return two popular menu items as well as launching two new pink limited edition desserts in celebration of Valentine's Day this year
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Britain sees 60,000 fewer property millionaires in 2023, study says
The total number of property millionaires fell by 8.3% (60,260) during the year to the end of 2023, with higher mortgage costs and tougher housing market conditions having an impact
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DWP could stop PIP and take you to court if these changes aren't reported
PIP is a disability benefit and it is paid to people with long-term mental or physical health problems or disabilities and the amount of benefit you receive depends on how your condition affects you - not the condition itself