Finance

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Sir Martin Sorrell warns of 'difficult' year for advertising industry
The businessman's digital marketing firm, S4 Capital, told investors it is expecting sales to have dipped over 2023, in line with its previously downgraded expectations
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Energy bills predicted to fall by hundreds of pounds a year from April
According to fresh predictions from consultancy firm Cornwall Insight, annual energy bills could fall by 16% from the current £1,928 to £1,620 in April 2024 - this would be the lowest point in a little over two years
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UK directors to face new governance rules but FRC waters down proposals
The Financial Reporting Council has unveiled a new set of governance rules for company directors, which have been watered down from the originally proposed changes in a bid to safeguard UK competitiveness
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Popeyes to create 2,000 jobs as it announces plans to double in size this year
The US chicken chain will open more than 30 new sites across the UK in the next 12 months, including locations such as Birmingham, Aberdeen and Swansea.
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DWP giving out 200,000 more Cold Weather Payments - use our interactive map
Residents in 148 postcode areas will receive the £25 payments after the Met Office confirmed that they endured subzero temperatures for seven consecutive days
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Fears of 'debt storm' as number of firms on brink of collapse soars by a quarter
The number of firms on the brink of collapse jumped by more than a quarter at the end of 2023 as fears grow over a "debt storm" caused by the recent barrage of interest rate rises, a report has warned
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Expert warns of easy heating mistake as Brits overlook vital house feature
An expert has shared a mistake you should never make when it comes to properly insulating your home during the winter period as it can cause mould and condensation
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Woman's genius hack to stay warm in the morning that costs just 1p an hour
A woman who doesn't want to turn her heating on first thing in the morning because it costs too much has shared her top tips to stay warm in the morning as the mercury drops
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Compass Group to buy Kew Gardens caterer CH&Co in £475m deal
The deal will bring around 10,000 employees into Compass Group
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Martin Lewis says drivers with cars bought before 2021 could be owed money
Martin Lewis explained that those who'd bought their vehicle on finance may have been unfairly charged inflated prices for loans on new and secondhand vehicles and "millions" could be affected
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Homeowners made average £100,000 profit when selling up last year
Estate agent Hamptons looked at householders selling in 2023 who had bought their homes in the past 20 years
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Electric cars could cut oil imports as much as new drilling licences would
The UK is set to have 6.3 million electric cars on the road by 2030
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Nearly a third of people would rush into booking a holiday without making checks
One in seven people search social media websites for breaks, the research for Nationwide Building Society found
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You've been storing carrots wrong - 'proper' method keeps them fresh for weeks
Food waste is a growing issue in the UK, and can cost a four-person household around £1,000 each year. If you're tired of throwing away spoiled carrots you only bought a few days ago, you might be storing them wrong
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Aldi shoppers may be 'refused' service if they don't comply with bag search rule
If customers do not comply with the bag search policy at Aldi, staff have been told to refuse the sale, according to one Aldi worker
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Primark owner set for 'solid' Christmas trading update
The company is expected to announce another quarter of growth at Primark over the key Christmas period
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465,000 households pushed into 'fuel poverty' due to energy price cap hike
The UK now has 4.29 million households experiencing fuel poverty, up from 3.83 million, the research found
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Virgin Wines toasts sales boost despite 'subdued' consumer backdrop
The direct-to-consumer wine retailer reported that total revenues increased by 2% to £34.3 million over the six months to December 29, compared with the same period last year
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Tesco delivery glitch leaves thousands without shopping in delivery 'shambles'
Some Tesco customers claimed they weren’t told their order was cancelled until hours after it was due to arrive, with the supermarket blaming a technical glitch
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Owner of steel giant Tata raked in £3bn profit last year - as 2,800 UK jobs axed
While paying out £1.4billion in dividends, steel giant Tata took £500m from UK taxpayers to build a new arc furnace that won't make up for the 2800 jobs it culled last week
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'Effective' £1.80 kitchen staple can 'draw' condensation from large rooms
Tackle condensation head on with some top tip from the experts - including one method that costs just £1.80. The household ingredient will draw in damp from larger rooms in your house
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DWP issues update on free TV licences for more than one million Brits
Pension Credit is also known as a gateway benefit for other financial help and one of the extra perks claimants can get is a free TV Licence if they are over the age of 75 years
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Insurance company has unfairly rejected my claim - how you can fight back
Consumer champion Martyn James writes a weekly column for The Mirror website and this week he runs through everything you need to know about when insurance claims go wrong
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5 reasons you may need to file self-assessment tax return as £100 deadline looms
There are a few "lesser known" reasons which will need you to file a tax return this year - here we explain what these are and what you need to do before the upcoming deadline
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Woolworths may return to UK high streets, says boss who revived brand in Europe
The German boss of Woolworths in Europe says a return to the UK for the iconic supermarket brand could be on the cards, bringing much-loved pick and mix sweets back to high streets