'Debt stress is causing mental health problems'

GP Dr Kamlesh Sreekissoon says his patients are working multiple jobs to make ends meet.

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Tories urge financial regulator to investigate Reeves and Treasury over Budget build-up

Shadow chancellor Mel Stride calls for the financial regulator to investigate "possible market abuse" over briefings in the run-up to the Budget.

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Reeves denies she misled public over UK's finances prior to Budget

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says she's not satisfied with the chancellor's denial of lying and called on her to resign.

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Mum hosts free toy swap to help cut Christmas costs

Tzara Spurrier, known online as GlosBudgetMum, is hosting the event at Hesters Way Community Centre.

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Toy appeal aims to help thousands of children

The north-east London project is urging people to donate so all children get a present at Christmas.

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Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?

Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.

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Flights returning to normal after Airbus warning grounded planes

Around 6,000 planes were affected after an issue that could corrupt data was discovered.

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Vintage market trader retires after 60 years

Birmingham vintage market trader retires after 60 years

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Are you a HENRY? Here's how the budget affects you

HENRY stands for High Earners who are Not Rich Yet. Most are young and work in tech or finance.

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The Global Story

The inside story of Shein’s success, and the challenges it faces in its bid to go public

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How the chancellor just took a chunk out of your future pay

The point at which you start to pay tax, and the point where you tip into paying a higher rate of tax have been frozen for three more years.

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When will the cash Isa saving limits change?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced changes to cash Isa rules, but what are they and how do they work?

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'This is the first year I can't find a holiday job'

Seasonal hiring is poised to drop to its lowest level since 2008, a sign of caution among US businesses in the face of tariffs and consumer angst.

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Electric vehicle owners to face pay-per-mile tax

Drivers of electric cars will pay a road charge of 3p per mile, while plug-in hybrid drivers will pay 1.5p per mile from April 2028.

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What the Budget means for you and your money

The Budget being delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves will affect you and your finances.

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Why am I taxed and what is it spent on?

The BBC's Ben Chu looks at how much the UK government gets in tax and where those taxes are spent.

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Scammers hacked her phone and stole thousands - so how did they get her details?

Sue Shore told the BBC how scammers targeted her - and we found her information had been leaked online.

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How X's new location feature exposed big US politics accounts

Dozens of pro-Trump accounts are being accused of misleading followers after the social media site began showing user locations.

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What is an Isa and how might the rules change?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly planning to alter Isa rules, but what are they and how do they work?

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EV grant scheme boost worth £1.3bn expected in Budget

But it is also possible electric vehicle owners could face a new tax elsewhere in Wednesday's Budget.

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Everything you need to know about the Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering both tax rises and spending cuts in the 26 November Budget.

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Households face unexpected rise in energy prices in new year

Regulator Ofgem says a change in the price cap in January means a 0.2% increase in gas and electricity prices.

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What taxes apply to electric vehicles and how could the Budget change that?

All new cars must be electric or hybrid from 2030, but the government could put new taxes on them.

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Rail fares to be frozen in England next year

Regulated fares, which include season tickets and off-peak returns, will not see annual price rises for the first time in 30 years, the government announces.

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The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis

Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?

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US and Asia stocks slide as AI jitters persist

Strong sales at artificial intelligence chip giant Nvidia did little to quell investor worries.

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Barber to offer 'pay what you can' haircuts

Marcus Lewis-Roper says people can pay whatever they want on 22 December.

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Vinted blocks 'sickening' sexually explicit ads

The online marketplace removed adverts which included a video a user said depicted a pornographic scene.

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US adds more jobs than expected in September

Employers added 119,000 jobs in the month, but the unemployment rate ticked up from 4.3% to 4.4%,

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Everything you need to know about the Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering both tax rises and spending cuts in the 26 November Budget.

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Ex-Harvard president Larry Summers stops teaching as university investigates Epstein emails

The former US treasury secretary has faced a backlash over frequent messages to Epstein.

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Three bits of good news about inflation drop

The UK inflation rate fell to 3.6% in the year to October, but food prices rose again following a dip in September. The BBC's deputy economics editor Dharshini David explains.

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Ukraine to import US liquefied natural gas via Greece

Vital supplies are due to start flowing from the Balkans as energy infrastructure faces sustained Russian attack.

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How much gas and electricity does a typical household use?

Typical gas and electricity bills are forecast to fall slightly from January when a new energy price cap began.

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Annual energy bills predicted to fall by £22 in January

The widely respected Cornwall Insight forecasts the typical household energy bill from will fall to £1,733 in the new year.

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Data centre in the shed reduces energy bills to £40

"It's fantastic because it's eco-friendly...We're not burning any gases," says Terrence Bridges.

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Nature is not a blocker to housing growth, MPs find

The Environmental Audit Committee found the government's measures are not enough to meet targets.

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From florist to drone maker: How the weapon became so mainstream

With drones centre stage in Ukraine, military firms around the globe are ramping up their production.

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Nature is not a blocker to housing growth, MPs find

The Environmental Audit Committee found the government's measures are not enough to meet targets.

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Sale of Daily Telegraph collapses after US firm pulls out

US investment group RedBird Capital has abandoned its attempt to buy the UK newspaper.

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Government borrowing costs jump after Reeves decides against income tax rise

The 10-year gilt yield rises sharply in reaction to reports that an expected Budget income tax rise will not happen.

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Winter money and wellbeing roadshows for residents

A series of roadshows will bring agencies together to support residents through winter challenges.

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The Briefing Room

What are the consequences of the UK's low productivity growth?

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What are UK National Insurance and income tax rates and thresholds?

Some experts think the government may break its promise not to increase income tax, NI or VAT for working people.

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Trump to ease coffee and banana tariffs in Latin America trade deals

The Trump administration on Thursday announced frameworks for trade deals with four Latin American countries, which senior officials said will include tariff relief on coffee and bananas.

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SSE to invest £33bn in upgrading Scotland's electricity grid

The company plans to spend two-thirds of that to upgrade wiring and increase high-voltage grid capacity to get power from the north to customers in the south.

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Scottish government aiming to issue first bonds in 2026-27

Scottish ministers wants to use bonds to raise money from investors to fund infrastructure projects.

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What taxes could rise in the Budget?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering both tax rises and spending cuts in the 26 November Budget.

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Lib Dems call for 5% VAT cut for pubs and restaurants

The party also wants to axe the renewables levy from bills, funded by a windfall tax on big banks.

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Post Office Horizon IT contract extended for another year

It is paying £41m to the Japanese-owned company Fujitsu to use the Horizon system until March 2027.

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Guinness maker appoints former Tesco boss to stem flagging sales

It is hoped the former Tesco boss can reignite sales at the biggest drinks-maker in the world, Diageo.

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Why is UK inflation still high?

UK Inflation has fallen from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.

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Island tourism bosses on 'difficult' running costs

Kate Moody said hospitality had taken a knock and people were "watching their money."

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Call for more employers to pay 'real living wage'

Campaigners are calling for more businesses to explore the benefits of paying the real living wage.

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What taxes could rise in the Budget?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering both tax rises and spending cuts in the 26 November Budget.

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HMRC to review suspending 23,500 child benefit payments

The tax body had used travel data to conclude that thousands of parents had left the country permanently but many say they just went on holiday.

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Honesty boxes should be dying like cash. But many are flourishing

Once found by the roadside offering local produce for a few pence, honesty boxes are being reborn via social media.

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Council launches winter energy cost support scheme

Rotherham Council is offering payments of up to £250 to help with energy expenses.

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Fire-blocking chemicals promise safer buildings

New treatments promise to make buildings fire-resistant without using older, toxic chemicals.

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Texas sues Roblox for 'putting paedophiles and profits' over safety

Roblox said it is "disappointed" that it is being sued based on "misrepresentations and sensationalised claims".

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Bank says inflation has 'peaked' as it holds interest rates

Rates are left unchanged after a tight vote ahead of the Budget later this month.

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When will UK interest rates fall again?

The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

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UK facing sickness bill 'crisis' - what needs to change to get more people working?

Plans to get more people working pose some challenges for employers, employees and health services.

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What taxes could rise in the Budget?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering both tax rises and spending cuts in the 26 November Budget.

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New credit union to help people avoid loan sharks

A businessman and city council offer struggling people an alternative to high-interest loans.

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Cost of school dinners to increase by almost 20%

The cost of a school dinner for primary and special school pupils will go up by 50p from £2.50 to £3.00.

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What are UK National Insurance and income tax rates and thresholds?

Some experts think the government may break its promise not to increase income tax, NI or VAT for working people.

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Government disappointed by unexpected O2 price rise

The technology secretary says O2's higher-than-expected price increase is "disappointing" given the cost of living.

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When is the Budget and what might be in it?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering both tax rises and spending cuts in the 26 November Budget.

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I blew the whistle on a massive tax scam - and they sued me

Jas Bains reflects a month on from the end of one of highest value civil cases ever heard in the UK.

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What do you think about the cost of renting?

What do you think about the cost of renting in Scotland?

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China to ease chip export ban in new trade deal, White House says

Nexperia chips are vital in car production and there were concerns from manufacturers about the damage a shortage could have.

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'This is the big one' - tech firms bet on electrifying rail

Railway operators have new options for electric trains including getting rid of locomotives altogether.

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Homes without lounges now a reality for renters

Nearly a third of homes advertised on a property sharing website had no living room.

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The US bet big with Argentina bailout - is it paying off?

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called the Argentine peso "undervalued". But not many people agree.

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Week-long event offers advice on money problems

Talk Money Week in Hull will give advice on budgeting, gambling problems and how to avoid scams.

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What do you think about the cost of renting?

What do you think about the cost of renting in Scotland?

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Warm welcome spaces return to Surrey this winter

More than 80 Warm Welcome spaces are now open at various locations across Surrey.

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