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Virgin Media O2 to axe thousands of jobs as it cuts costs to battle £22billion debt

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Thousands of employees at Virgin Media O2 are set to be out of a job as the telecoms giant has been drowning in £22billion debt.

Britons have £176 less to spend each month as soaring energy bills and food costs pile pressure on household budgets

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Everyday costs such as energy bills and food now eat up more of household budgets - and more people are being dragged into paying higher tax by rising thresholds.

Mercedes C-Class Electric driven: Can battery power improve one of Britain's favourite saloon cars?

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I've been driving the new C-Class Electric on UK roads to find out whether it can persuade motorists that it's time to hang up the petrol pump for good.

The cyber-attack on Binance was the great awakening, says ALEX BRUMMER

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It would be easy to ignore the Binance assault on the grounds that crypto-currencies sit on the fringe of the global financial system and can therefore safely be ignored.

A five-night stay in Cincinnati for under a grand… this vibrant budget-friendly US city is well worth a visit, says LEE BOYCE

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I discovered Cincinnati is the perfect tonic to scratch the itch of visiting America's interior in city-break form.

Savings tax hikes mean an Isa is more important than ever: Here's how to pick one... and the sting you could face if you don't

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Tax rates on savings interest are on the rise, so it's important to shield your cash. Here's how much more tax you can expect to pay - and how to protect your money.

As investors brace for a market meltdown, experts reveal the best ways to protect your wealth and keep it growing

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Warren Buffett famously said: be greedy when others are fearful - and now could be the prime time to put the veteran investor's advice to good use.

Halloween 'carnage' on Wall Street as tech share price slump sparks fears of stock market crash

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The sell-off matters to British investors and pension savers due to the huge sums invested in global tracker funds, which are dominated by US tech giants.

How to make the most of Avios points and companion vouchers

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Millions of points go unspent every year - but some savvy travellers have cracked the system and manage to get frequent upgrades - or even a free holiday for two.

How much will frozen income tax thresholds cost you? Our salary calculator reveals the pain

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The Chancellor confirmed income tax thresholds will remain frozen until 2031, adding to the growing tax burden on millions of workers and pensioners.

BP's army of small investors boosted as profits quadruple in a year and shares soar 39%

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BP reported a record haul in the third quarter as higher energy prices caused by the Middle East conflict helped to nearly quadruple profits.

Don't let a 'silent divorce' wreck your finances: These are the risks for people who split up... but don't legally end their marriage

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Lawyers say they are getting more calls from separated people who have discovered remaining legally married is creating unexpected money problems.

The best buy-to-let mortgage rates for landlords: Should you fix or take a tracker?

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We highlight some of the best deals available to buy-to-let landlords. Please note, these rates were the best deals sourced as of 30 October.

Bereaved families will no longer face tax hit if pension benefits take too long to process

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The move will remove a tax burden on families experiencing long delays to payouts that are beyond their control - including those caught up in the civil service pensions crisis.

Poundland crisis branded 'disgraceful' as rejected bidder reattempts takeover

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Andy Street, the former managing director of John Lewis and former Mayor of the West Midlands, is the latest to criticise the handling of rescue talks - as thousands of jobs hang in the balance.

How will the new state pension tax-free allowance work? STEVE WEBB explains

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A new Pension Tax Allowance announced in the Budget will let the poorest pensioners off paying income tax. Steve Webb explains how it will work.

Will Anthropic's IPO see shares soar like SpaceX or could the tech sell-off bring it crashing down to earth?

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Anthropic, the controversial US tech company behind the groundbreaking Claude artificial intelligence (AI) system, will be going public within weeks in a $1.5 trillion flotation.

Workers will cut hours to avoid higher tax bands, warns Budget watchdog - as others turn down pay rises to avoid childcare cliff edge

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Workers will cut their hours to avoid being dragged into higher tax bands as the Government keeps the freeze on income tax thresholds until the end of the decade.

NatWest boss urges Burnham to show some 'ambition' to turbocharge economy after Budget

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The boss of one of Britain's biggest banks has urged Labour to show some 'ambition' after this week's much-maligned Budget.

House prices grow at slowest pace since 2024 as buyers adjust to higher energy bills and mortgage rates

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House prices rose at their slowest pace since early 2024 this month, as higher energy prices and low confidence in the economy put buyers off moving home.

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