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Almost 400,000 households in arrears as energy debt increases, research shows

Consumer Scotland’s Energy Tracker reveals sharp rise in arrears and debt-related prepayment…

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Starmer hails trade deals ahead of meeting with national and regional leaders

Prime Minister highlights economic gains as Council of Nations and Regions convenes…

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Pressure on Chancellor after Government borrowing jumps to £20.2bn

April marks fourth-highest borrowing on record as fiscal rules come under scrutiny…

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EasyJet records ‘slight improvement’ in half-year financial results

Seasonal demand patterns continue to impact winter performance British low-cost airline easyJet…

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M&S expected to shed light on cost of cyber attack hit

Retailer to update stock market as investors eye impact of online disruption…

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FTSE 100 recovers to pre-trade tariff announcement levels

LONDON, 17 May 2025 – The FTSE 100 continued its steady upward…

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Eurovision partygoers ‘plan to spend £76 celebrating the big night on average’

Fans of the Eurovision Song Contest are getting ready to celebrate the…

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US house hunter inquiries about UK homes jump – here is where buyers are looking

A sharp rise in interest from American house hunters in the UK…

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Millions ‘walking financial tightrope’ as one in four adults have low resilience

Millions of people across the UK are treading a precarious financial path,…

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The 1977 law Trump is using to justify tariffs — and the court battle to stop him

The 1977 Law Trump is using to justify Tariffs — and the…

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