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'A generation's future is at risk': PwC warns on sharp deterioration in youth unemployment

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A sharp deterioration in youth unemployment has put 'a generation's future at risk' according to a stark new report.

Anti-business Budget will leave UK economy 'stuck in low gear', warns the British Chambers of Commerce

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The British Chambers of Commerce predicts growth of 1.4% this year - a slight improvement from 1.3% in the previous forecast.

Fast food chain Leon blames 'unsustainable taxes' as it announces plans to close restaurants and cut jobs

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The group bought back from Asda by co-founder John Vincent in October, became the latest business to bleat about rising costs.

Federal Reserve trims US borrowing costs - but signals a pause in further reductions

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The Fed acted to lower borrowing costs as rate-setters put concerns over jobs and economic growth ahead of worries about stubbornly high inflation.

If the Chancellor were a man, he would have resigned by now, says MAGGIE PAGANO

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Rachel Reeves has a problem with saying sorry. It doesn't seem to matter what the controversy is, the Chancellor is incapable of even the tiniest hint of mea culpa or remorse.

How good are public sector pensions - and should they be cut? This is Money Podcast

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Public sector pensions deliver a far better deal than the retirement funds most people in the private sector save into - how can we fill that gulf?

Fed cuts US interest rates but some some central banks could start HIKING again next year

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The Federal Reserve cut US interest rates tonight by a quarter of a percentage point, with markets expecting an identical move from the Bank of England next week.

John Lewis bets big on store cafes in turnaround push

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The department store and Waitrose owner is exploring opening more eateries and giving existing cafes makeovers.

How council drone pilots are snooping on your home so they can squeeze you for extra taxes

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Councils up and down the country are using drones to take pictures or video recordings of homes to check if residents could be squeezed for more tax.

William Hill and 888 owner Evoke could put itself up for sale after Budget gambling tax raid

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The owner of William Hill and 888 could put itself up for sale after last month's Autumn Budget dealt a hammer blow to the firm's UK business.

Silver price hits record high and is now up 80% in the past year - can it continue its winning streak in 2026?

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The precious metal is up more than 80 per cent in the past year to around $61 an ounce, well above its previous 1980 peak of $49.50.

How to manage your wealth in uncertain times: Watch our discussion with Michelle Holgate, Simon Lambert and Jeff Prestridge

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Watch our expert financial discussion on how you can protect and grow your wealth - and what you need to know about new pension and Isa rules.

Foxes keep tearing open the rubbish bags next door puts out. Can I force them to get a bin? DEAN DUNHAM

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My neighbours leave bags of rubbish outside their house and foxes get into them. It then blows into my front garden for me to pick up.

EY probed by watchdog over unauthorised auditor reports

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Ernst & Young and two of its member firms are being investigated for due process failures that led to the unauthorised issuance of auditor reports, the FRC said.

What a flop! Shares in cinema chain Everyman crash as film fans stay away

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The troubled group, which runs 49 cinemas across the UK, said poor box office takings in recent months meant sales and profits will come in below City forecasts.

I lost £489 to a Winter Fuel Payment scam... but HSBC won't reimburse me

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I lost £489 to the scam, but my bank is refusing to reimburse me, even though I informed them within a few hours.

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?

Tui hails record profits as holidays remain a 'top priority' for consumers

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The German travel giant posted a rise in profits to close to £1.3bn following a record performance in its cruise business.

Retirement savers turn to FACEBOOK for pension information as other advice is too complex

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Retirement savers have been forced to turn to Facebook groups for vital information about their pension savings, one of the nation's biggest providers warns.

Could the Fiesta come back as a small electric car? Ford joins up with Renault to bring out two affordable EVs in 2028

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Today Ford and Renault have announced a 'strategic partnership' which will see Ford use Renault's Ampere EV platform to build two affordable EVs.

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