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I'm an economist – this is why borrowing will never be cheap again
The reason for bringing them down is that the economy stopped growing in the second half of last year, and lower interest ...
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Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5% – how it affects mortgages and savings
The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4.75 per cent to 4.5 per cent, the lowest level since June 2023. The Bank’s ...
The i on MSN11d
Your can of Diet Coke may soon go up by 24p, claims drinks industry - here's why
The Government hopes that recycling levels for containers covered by the scheme could reach 90 per cent by 2030, up from ...
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How your bills could be affected by stalling Thames Water deal
Bidders for Thames Water remain cautious over a possible deal to take over the embattled firm, with some rescuers reportedly ...
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What went wrong at WH Smith as retailer set to sell high street stores
A Post Office spokesperson said: “We are aware of reports regarding WHSmith and are in contact ... “The recent NI changes in ...
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Almost 200 Post Office branches at risk as WHSmith to shut high street stores
The retailer is exploring 'strategic' options for its high street business with 195 Post Office branches in store at risk ...
The i on MSN13d
Thames Water bidders cautious over deal - what could it mean for bills
Bidders for Thames Water remain cautious over a possible deal to take over the embattled firm, with some rescuers reportedly ...
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Number of telephone calls answered by HMRC has halved in a decade
The number of calls the taxman is answering has halved in a decade, despite increasing fines and interest on late payments.
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Trump allies call on President to block Starmer's Chagos deal over Iran fears
Leading Republicans have called on Donald Trump to block Sir Keir Starmer’s Chagos Islands deal over fears it will give Iran greater access to spy on the US military base at Diego Garcia. Trump’s ...
The i on MSN7d
How heat pumps could become cheaper than gas boilers, according to scientists
The lead researcher on the first study to compare the total lifetime costs of a heat pump and a gas boiler in the UK tells The i Paper why he was surprised at its main finding ...
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Dechert Cyber Bits - Issue 69
UK Data Regulator Responds to Google’s Policy Shift on Fingerprinting - Google announced that starting February 16, 2025, its ...
The i on MSN11d
The seven ways Rachel Reeves plans to make you better off - but will they work?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has welcomed proposals from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to ease strict mortgage lending ...