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'A socialist government with better TikTok videos!' Andy Haldane savages Burnham and calls for spending cuts to calm bond market chaos

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The former chief economist at the Bank of England has warned Andy Burnham he is running what looks like 'a traditional tax and spend socialist government with better TikTok videos'.

Why you're missing out on your best retirement: Experts reveal how to treat yourself without running out of money

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You've saved hard for decades, funnelled away every spare pound, and now it's finally time to put your feet up for a well-earned retirement...

Mike Ashley tightens grip on Hugo Boss as son-in-law and Frasers boss is made chairman

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Frasers, owned by billionaire Mike Ashley, has tightened its grip on Hugo Boss in recent months. Murray takes over just days after former chairman Stephan Sturm stepped down.

The extra cash Isa allowance you probably won't have heard of - and it could save you thousands in a time of need: SYLVIA MORRIS

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Most are aware you can save up to £20,000 in Isas every tax year. But there's an extra allowance that lets some savers exceed this

'We'd rather go to prison than pay a mansion tax': We speak to worried homeowners ahead of the Autumn Budget

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Fears are growing that the Chancellor could widen the net of Labour's mansion tax raid next month, putting 243,000 homes at risk of being ensnared.

It should be great news that the state pension is set for a bumper 3.9% boost. But this is why pensioners will feel POORER: RACHEL RICKARD STRAUS

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You would think now would be a moment for retirees to rejoice. The state pension is set for a bumper increase from April - up by an inflation-busting 3.9 per cent, new figures confirmed yesterday.

Tesla Semi electric truck to hit Europe's roads next year with 342-mile range

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Tesla has revealed the specifics of its new Semi electric HGV - and it will offer 342 miles of range.

Fresh boost for Nissan's Sunderland factory: New Kicks model to be built at UK plant and secure thousands of jobs

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The Nissan Kicks hybrid is a new model for Europe that brings £170million of investment to the Japanese carmaker's British production home in the North East.

Beware the Wolf of Essex! James Gillingham conned countless victims of their life savings - and now he's plotting his next scam from prison

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As the mastermind of a £1 million Ponzi fraud, James Gillingham (pictured) ran a gang that used aliases from hit movie The Riot Club to fleece victims.

Ladbrokes owner Entain set to slash hundreds more jobs as it reels from Budget tax raid

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Ladbrokes owner Entain is set to slash hundreds more jobs in the UK, blaming Labour's tax raid on the sector.

Why a US rate hike could force the Bank of England's hand: ALEX BRUMMER

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Kevin Warsh's arrival as chairman of the Federal Reserve was meant to put an end to the battle with Donald Trump's White House.

Labour's planning reforms are not enough, says Britain's biggest housebuilder

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Barratt Redrow said it expected higher mortgage rates and affordability pressures to continue to impact customer confidence in the housing market in the year ahead.

How to invest £1 a day and turn it into £15,000 over 20 years - and where to buy shares and ETFs fee-free

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If you are hard up, taking a risk on shares can feel like the last thing to do. But history shows your cash typically grows far faster if you invest it than if you leave it in a savings account.

What rising inflation means for you: CPI accelerates to 3.1% - what happens next?

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Inflation accelerated to 3.1 per cent in August, moving further away from the Bank of England's target as the impact of the war in Iran feeds through to the economy.

Investors bet on five rate hikes but economists disagree. Who is right?

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As fears mount of a fresh energy price shock this winter, investors are betting that rates will jump from the current rate of 3.75 per cent to 5 per cent by November next year.

How City of London investment trust's record-breaking 60 years of dividend rises turned £1,000 into £1.3M

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The £3billion City of London investment trust has become the first to increase its annual dividend for sixty years in a row.

Monzo's new Aura metal credit card comes with AI subscription perk and cashback - but is it worth £15 a month?

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Monzo has launched a new credit card called Aura, but is it worth the monthly fee? We analyse the perks and cashback that cardholders can get.

I fear our neighbour's bamboo will pull up my drive, can I force him to get rid of it? Consumer lawyer Dean Dunham replies

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My neighbour has planted a load of bamboo close to our boundary fence. We asked our gardener about it and he thinks it is an invasive species.

Food prices to soar for two years and energy prices forecast to jump 25%

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Families face soaring food prices for at least two more years on top of a sharp energy bill spike this winter as Britain's cost of living squeeze deepens.

Cambridgeshire nine-bed home with two prison cells and former magistrates court listed for £800,000

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The Old Courthouse in Linton was previously a police station, magistrates court and local prison. This is Money spoke to the late owner's son about why it's being sold.

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