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An analysis has identified a stark average gap in household spending power between northern and southern England, while almost half of households are reported not to have benefited from economic growth.
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The UK is discussing whether to join a proposed global defence bank led by Canada. Supporters say the institution could help governments secure cheape...
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Mortgages involving smaller deposits now account for the highest share of UK lending since 2008, as borrowers explain how they are managing the risks,...
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Japan has increased its interest rate to a new 31-year high as policymakers seek to contain rising prices. The move comes amid a wider international r...
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Interest rates have been left unchanged for a sixth consecutive time, while the Bank of England has indicated that persistently high energy prices cou...
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Unite has called for a one-off payment for Barclays employees it represents, saying staff face higher travel and childcare costs linked to returning t...
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The Federal Reserve has unanimously voted to raise US interest rates to a range of 3.75% to 4%, marking the first increase in three years.
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Major lenders have increased rates on new mortgage deals in recent days, disappointing borrowers who had expected costs to fall and forcing many to re...
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Around one million people, most of them women, are owed pension tax relief and are due to be contacted by HMRC about a £70 refund letter that is genui...
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The Netherlands has moved 86 tonnes of gold out of North America, prompting questions about why European countries are reconsidering where their gold...
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The Dutch central bank has shifted part of the Netherlands’ gold reserves from the US and Canada to London, citing growing geopolitical unrest as part...
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UK long-term borrowing costs have risen to their highest level since 1998, adding pressure on Andy Burnham before his first Budget in October.
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The governor of the Bank of England has warned that artificial intelligence could contribute to a worldwide economic downturn, citing volatility linke...
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The United States’ national debt has moved above $40tn, having doubled over the past decade. The milestone comes after the interest rate on 30-year bo...
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Thames Water gave finance boss Steve Buck a £1m signing-on payment as part of a package intended to persuade him to join the troubled utility company.
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Some people could miss out on a £150 reduction on their energy bill if they are not named on the account before the relevant deadline.
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The Bank of England is expected to leave interest rates on hold again, which would mark a fifth consecutive pause with Bank Rate at 3.75%.
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Brent crude dropped by more than 9% at one point after signs that attacks between the US and Iran had paused, easing some immediate fears over energy...
