More than 10 million UK adults struggling with bills and credit repayments, UK watchdog warns

Millions of people are now struggling with bill payments amid the cost of living crisis and at risk of falling into the debt trap, the UK regulator has warned.

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Three British stocks offering all-weather income

A professional investor tells us where he’d put his money. This week: Brendan Gulston, co-manager of the LF Gresham House UK Multi Cap Income Fund.

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Renters’ reform bill: what does it mean for landlords and tenants?

The Renters’ Reform Bill, which promises an overhaul of the private rented sector, is currently being discussed by parliament. We look into what it could mean for tenants and landlords.

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NS&I boosts ISA interest rates

Over 333,000 customers are set to benefit from the boosted ISA rate, but is it worth switching to NS&I?

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The Post Office Scandal: A shameful miscarriage of justice

In the Post Office Scandal there were thousands of individuals wrongly accused and charged with theft between 2000 and 2013.

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The debt ceiling illustrates America’s empire of debt

The US has never quite got the hang of the conquering business as the debt ceiling debate shows.

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Millions of households face a mortgage hike of £2,300 a year

Around 3.75 million households are yet to feel the impact of rising mortgage rates because they are still on cheap fixed deals

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Adidas’s still has a lot to prove

Sportswear giant Adidas is struggling to offset the impact of a boycott by Chinese consumers and the Kanye West scandal. Matthew Partridge reports

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State pension underpayments hit a record in 2022/23

The state pension underpayment rate is currently the highest on record, up from £130m last year. We explain how to check if you’ve been affected and how to claim.

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ONS: UK economy shrank 0.3% in March

The latest data from the ONS showed falling car and retail sales combined with industrial action caused GDP to contract in March. However, the economy expanded by 0.1% in the first quarter overall.

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Could these 5 collectables make you rich?

Some everyday items could be worth a small fortune in the future, but what collectables are worth owning? We look at which ones are worthy investments and make you hundreds or thousands.

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Britain is in the bargain basement: buy small- and mid-caps for the bounce

A professional investor tells us where he’d put his money. This week: Richard Penny, manager of the TM CRUX UK Special Situations Fund, selects three stocks.

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GDP

Gross domestic product (GDP) is a measure of the total amount of goods and services produced by a country in a specific period of time, usually a year or a quarter.

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Bank of England hikes base rate to 4.5%

The Bank of England has hiked rates again as it continues its battle with inflation.

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