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'The grinch won't be stealing Christmas because Rachel Reeves already has': Household gloom about finances slumps to two-year low

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Rachel Reeves was accused of 'stealing Christmas' yesterday after the Budget left households the gloomiest in two years about the outlook for their personal finances.

Labour accused of 'shocking' lack of understanding of business, by CBI boss

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The head of the CBI has accused Labour of a 'shocking' lack of understanding of business.

Cheaper than a Tesla: Chinese brand's first EV sold in the UK undercuts Model Y - and can recharge in 12 minutes

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The Tesla Model Y rival is not just cheaper to buy but can charge from 10-80% in less than a quarter of an hour.

The high cost of Britain's wasted youth: RUTH SUNDERLAND

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Around 3m young people are economically inactive - a third higher than 20 years ago - if students are counted.

Why giving your grandchildren £50 for Christmas could leave their parents with an enormous fine. It's the tax sting in the tail you need to know, say experts

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Gifting money at Christmas can be a wonderful way for parents and grandparents to have a meaningful and long-term impact on their loved ones' lives.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight the luckiest spots this year to win £100,000 Premium Bonds prizes

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A corner of the UK with a surface area of 4,148 sq km and a population of 2m is the luckiest place for winning a £100,000 Premium Bonds prize.

Will the mortgage price war revive the property market? This is Money podcast

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Will mortgage cuts help - and what should you do if your fixed rate is running out? Plus, new build bargains, buying shares for Christmas and fleeing the country.

JEFF PRESTRIDGE: Why one top fund manager has ditched all big tech stocks... except for one he thinks will beat a meltdown

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It is that time of the year when investment managers look forward and give their predictions for where stock markets are heading, writes JEFF PRESTRIDGE.

Britain set for crypto regulation from 2027 as it looks to 'lead world in digital asset adoption'

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Under new rules, cryptocurrencies will face similar regulation to other financial products, requiring providers to meet standards set out by the FCA.

How YOU can get a loved one's care fees paid for by the NHS without selling their home. Lorraine got £200,000 after 'living nightmare'. Now experts reveal what to do - and exact form of words to use

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The NHS offers full funding for people requiring 'continuing healthcare' with complex care needs.

Best cash Isa rates 2025: Our pick of the five top deals

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We pick our five favourite cash Isas for savers. This is essential reading to help you choose a top savings account for your money that can also protect you from tax.

Frasers Group shares soar as it announces £70m buyback scheme

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Shares in Frasers jumped by 9% to 688p by mid-morning, and are up 13% in the year-to-date.

Why are mortgage rates falling? SIMON LAMBERT reveals why now could be the moment to remortgage

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The end of the year has brought good news for our finances. There's a mortgage price war going on - and anyone whose fix ends in the next six months should act.

Badminton star GAIL EMMS: I won an Olympic medal, a decade later I had just 23p in the bank

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The 48-year-old hung up her racket in 2008 and has gone into coaching, commentating, media and motivational speaking.

Car buyer demand for petrol and diesel bounces back as EVs took a walloping even before Rachel Reeves' pay-per-mile tax

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In a poll of UK motorists intending to purchase a new car in the next 24 months, 41% said their preference would be petrol or diesel, while just 19% would choose electric.

MG S6 EV is the latest electric family SUV - does it feel premium or forgettable in a mass of Chinese rivals?

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MG has launched a more premium, slightly more expensive large family SUV. The S6 EV has a range of 329 miles and costs from just under £38k. Is it a step up for MG buyers?

Hot streak! M&S will sell 20 mens jumpers a minute in the run-up to Christmas

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Marks & Spencer is already the leader in men's knitwear with an 18 per cent slice of the market.

'A Nightmare before Christmas': Hospitality is being crushed by Labour's botched business rates reform, says industry chief

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Christmas should be a time of cheer, but last month's Budget has instead left hospitality businesses at their wits' end worrying about the looming business rates car crash.

My wife has ten pension pots, how can she sort them out? STEVE WEBB replies

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Due to various contract roles over the years, she has numerous pensions with different providers scattered around and doesn't have a record of all of them.

Mortgage lending to grow by just 2% next year, say banks

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UK Finance, which represents banks and building societies, predicts loans for house purchases will rise to £180billion - a dramatic slowdown from 22 per cent growth this year.

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