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No route back to growth while inflation remains a threat

No route back to growth while inflation remains a threat

It’s little exaggeration to say our economy lives and dies on consumer spending, so there is no route back to economic growth unless inflation is under control

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Trump EPA rollbacks would weaken rules projected to save billions of dollars and thousands of lives

Trump EPA rollbacks would weaken rules projected to save billions of dollars and thousands of lives

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Trump and Musk's relationship flames out just as intensely and publicly as it started

Trump and Musk's relationship flames out just as intensely and publicly as it started

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Walmart's cake decorators stir up some rivalry with their affordable creations

Walmart's cake decorators stir up some rivalry with their affordable creations

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Judge puts temporary hold on Trump's ban on US entry for incoming foreign students at Harvard

Judge puts temporary hold on Trump's ban on US entry for incoming foreign students at Harvard

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Judge puts temporary hold on Trump's latest ban on Harvard's foreign students

Judge puts temporary hold on Trump's latest ban on Harvard's foreign students

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Germany's Merz says he found Trump open to dialogue and committed to NATO

Germany's Merz says he found Trump open to dialogue and committed to NATO

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What is the Spending Review and what could Rachel Reeves announce?

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New way for older people to get extra DWP support

New way for older people to get extra DWP support

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HMRC issues new notice urging Brits to claim up to £4,000 worth of savings

HMRC issues new notice urging Brits to claim up to £4,000 worth of savings

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Is Scotland's manufacturing sector 'quietly fuelling a national resurgence'?

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'Landmark moment' hailed by Scotch whisky industry in momentous year

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Winds of change bring uncertainty and sales

Winds of change bring uncertainty and sales

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Most new homes must have solar panels and heat pumps under Government proposals

Most new homes must have solar panels and heat pumps under Government proposals

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‘Momentum is building’: Green industries praise clean energy rules for new homes

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Stalled ‘beautiful’ bill drains nation’s rainy-day fund — and things could soon turn ugly for US households

Stalled ‘beautiful’ bill drains nation’s rainy-day fund — and things could soon turn ugly for US households

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Huge change to crypto investing rules revealed by city watchdog as it issues warning

Huge change to crypto investing rules revealed by city watchdog as it issues warning

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Average UK house price drops by over £1,000 in a single month

Average UK house price drops by over £1,000 in a single month

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City watchdog to lift ban on some crypto-linked investments for consumers

City watchdog to lift ban on some crypto-linked investments for consumers

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PIP fraud response to stop people incorrectly getting up to £749 each month

PIP fraud response to stop people incorrectly getting up to £749 each month

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State Pension age change for anyone born after 1977

State Pension age change for anyone born after 1977

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HMRC tax bills for people earning over £1,000

HMRC tax bills for people earning over £1,000

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Barclays issues 'red flag' message to all customers over 'losing money'

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DWP urges people born between these years to check their pension age amid changes

DWP urges people born between these years to check their pension age amid changes

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UK house prices slump by £1,150 in boost for buyers - but millions now 'confused'

UK house prices slump by £1,150 in boost for buyers - but millions now 'confused'

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Blue Badge eligibility now includes these temporary health conditions

Blue Badge eligibility now includes these temporary health conditions

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NatWest online banking app down with customers locked out of accounts

NatWest online banking app down with customers locked out of accounts

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Five ways parents can get help with summer holiday costs including childcare and food if you’re on Universal Credit

Five ways parents can get help with summer holiday costs including childcare and food if you’re on Universal Credit

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Major supermarket is selling HUGE 4.5kg Toblerone bar for Father’s Day – and it’s the cheapest around

Major supermarket is selling HUGE 4.5kg Toblerone bar for Father’s Day – and it’s the cheapest around

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UK £15 supermarket own-brand Champagne crowned best in the WORLD & it’s £30 cheaper than Moet

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Aldi’s Dyson fan dupe is back in stores this weekend and it’s £200 cheaper

Aldi’s Dyson fan dupe is back in stores this weekend and it’s £200 cheaper

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Waspi campaigners say they have been given green light for High Court challenge

Waspi campaigners say they have been given green light for High Court challenge

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Experts suggest how you should deal with debt after a loved one dies

Experts suggest how you should deal with debt after a loved one dies

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HSBC sounds out ex-McKinsey chief Sneader about chairmanship

HSBC sounds out ex-McKinsey chief Sneader about chairmanship

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SlimFast-owner gets into shape with launch of dieting brand sell-off

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DWP urgent warning as people have money taken from accounts

DWP urgent warning as people have money taken from accounts

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WASPI campaigners court breakthough in £3,000 compensation court battle

WASPI campaigners court breakthough in £3,000 compensation court battle

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Water firms would be foolish to increase salaries to get around bonus ban – Reed

Water firms would be foolish to increase salaries to get around bonus ban – Reed

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Pret A Manger ‘considering stake sale ahead of possible flotation’

Pret A Manger ‘considering stake sale ahead of possible flotation’

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Tesla shares rebound on news of Musk and Trump talks after explosive feud cost firm $99bn in a day

Tesla shares rebound on news of Musk and Trump talks after explosive feud cost firm $99bn in a day

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Sainsbury’s is testing a huge change to shelf labels – and shoppers will be divided

Sainsbury’s is testing a huge change to shelf labels – and shoppers will be divided

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Tesco shopper fury as supermarket axes dinner staple from shelves

Tesco shopper fury as supermarket axes dinner staple from shelves

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I scooped huge National Lottery win and quit my job hours later… here’s what I do day to day

I scooped huge National Lottery win and quit my job hours later… here’s what I do day to day

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World’s best beer 2025 named beating Budweiser, Guinness and Heineken

World’s best beer 2025 named beating Budweiser, Guinness and Heineken

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Crackdown launched on ‘rogue financial promotions’ by some influencers

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What pensioners need to know about income tax

What pensioners need to know about income tax

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'Perfect' mini brownie box slashed to under £5 for Father's Day using this unique deal

'Perfect' mini brownie box slashed to under £5 for Father's Day using this unique deal

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Superdrug giving away 18 free products to shoppers this month - but not for long

Superdrug giving away 18 free products to shoppers this month - but not for long

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Amazon rivals Argos deal on multi-charging stand for Nintendo Switch 2 controllers

Amazon rivals Argos deal on multi-charging stand for Nintendo Switch 2 controllers

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Warning issued to anyone with £10,000 in their savings account

Warning issued to anyone with £10,000 in their savings account

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Poundland shutting three stores in June with more closures to follow - see full list

Poundland shutting three stores in June with more closures to follow - see full list

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HSBC chair Sir Mark Tucker to rejoin Hong Kong insurer AIA Group

HSBC chair Sir Mark Tucker to rejoin Hong Kong insurer AIA Group

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House prices rise £7k in the past year but pace of growth has slowed with affordability 'a challenge'

House prices rise £7k in the past year but pace of growth has slowed with affordability 'a challenge'

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Musk threatens to decommission SpaceX capsule, a key space station link, after Trump attack

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Musk threatens to decommission SpaceX capsule, a key space station link, after Trump attack

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NTSB finds fuel leak and improperly installed parts in the engine of an airliner that caught fire

NTSB finds fuel leak and improperly installed parts in the engine of an airliner that caught fire

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Jack Daniel's maker Brown-Forman sees sales fall as Trump trade conflicts weigh on spirits producers

Jack Daniel's maker Brown-Forman sees sales fall as Trump trade conflicts weigh on spirits producers

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Lambda Legal, a nonprofit supporting LGBTQ+ rights, exceeded fundraising goal by $105M

Lambda Legal, a nonprofit supporting LGBTQ+ rights, exceeded fundraising goal by $105M

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Japanese court rejects damage claims against utility executives over Fukushima disaster

Japanese court rejects damage claims against utility executives over Fukushima disaster

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Judge and lawmakers question the Trump administration's plan to gut Job Corps centers

Judge and lawmakers question the Trump administration's plan to gut Job Corps centers

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The implosion of a powerful political alliance: Trump and Musk in their own words

The implosion of a powerful political alliance: Trump and Musk in their own words

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Trump and Musk break up, and Washington holds its breath

Trump and Musk break up, and Washington holds its breath

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