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Government urged to improve response to ‘world-beatingly high’ energy bills
The Government must strengthen its response to future energy price spikes as British households struggle with some of the highest…
Cashless society drives drop in children swallowing coins, researchers say
A shift towards a cashless society has led to a decline in the number of children requiring medical procedures to…
FCA boss highlights issue of young people turning to crypto for investments
Nikhil Rathi warns of high risks as increasing numbers of under-35s choose cryptocurrency as their first investment. A growing number…
‘Healthy debate’ needed around risks and benefits of drive for growth – FCA boss
Nikhil Rathi stresses the need for open discussion on economic growth, acknowledging potential trade-offs and risks. The drive for economic…
Poorer children mixing with wealthier peers can lead to higher earnings
Children from low-income backgrounds who grow up in areas where people of different economic backgrounds mix and form friendships tend…
Income tax shock: London and South East now pay more than rest of England combined
New figures have revealed that London and the South East now contribute more in income tax than the rest of…
AI enabling rise in ‘synthetic fraud’ attacks, credit information firm warns
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is fuelling a surge in "synthetic fraud," where criminals manipulate both real and…
How many people claim benefits now and how does it compare with 20 years ago?
The number of people claiming disability benefits for mental health conditions has significantly increased since the Covid-19 pandemic, with welfare…
