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UK economy shrinks as outlook on recession darkens
The economy shrank by 0.1% leading some experts to warn a recession could start sooner than expected.
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Superdry boss warns shoppers will choose Europe over Britain
Tax-free shopping is no longer available to international visitors to Britain.
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People can't wait for energy help - Citizens Advice
The charity voices concerns of delaying support for households bracing themselves for energy bill hikes.
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Bogus companies scam: 'We never knew our home was on the list'
Thousands of UK home addresses have been used by crime gangs to register bogus firms, the BBC finds.
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Energy bills could go up before October price cap rise
The energy regulator says it's "possible" customers' direct debit payments will rise before October.
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Supermarkets not passing on lower fuel price - RAC
The margin between the price of fuel at the pump and what retailers buy it for is at its widest since 2013.
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'I'm borrowing £5,000 to pay my energy bills'
Many people are getting desperate as spiralling energy bills start to bite.
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Energy bill crisis is on scale of pandemic, Martin Lewis says
Government support needs to double to make up for the huge expected rise in bills, the consumer expert says.
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Warning energy bills to hit over £4,200 in January
Consultancy Cornwall Insight now forecasts a typical household will pay £4,266 a year for energy.
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Cost of living: The people using OnlyFans as a second job to help with bills
A campaign group says more young people are joining the site because of the rising cost of living.
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The lockdown side-hustles that turned into full-time businesses
The pandemic turned some people into savvy entrepreneurs but how many have ditched their day job?
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Bank of England warns the UK will fall into recession this year
The UK is expected to shrink until the end of 2023 in the longest downturn since the financial crisis.
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Energy bills to change every three months to avoid price shocks
The regulator says the change means price rises and falls will be passed on to customers more quickly.
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'If interest rates go up I'll owe an extra £250 a month on my loans'
Four people anticipating a change in their circumstances ahead of the expected rise in interest rates.
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£400 energy payment: Fears landlords to keep renters' rebate
Where a tenant's bills are included in their rent the energy rebate will be paid to their landlord.
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House prices climb 11% despite cost of living squeeze
But the Nationwide says there are signs of a slowdown and interest rate rises could cool the market.
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Mortgage affordability test scrapped by Bank of England
Some potential homebuyers may find it easier to get a loan as the central bank eases borrowing rules.
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Cost of living: Are you missing out on unclaimed universal credit?
Benefits are a gateway to support but some estimates suggest £15bn still goes unclaimed each year.
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Post Office under pressure over victims' pay-outs
The chair of the Post Office scandal inquiry will issue a report to parliament unless progress is made.
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Credit card borrowing in fastest rise since 2005
Experts warn the rapid increase could indicate households are turning to credit to get through tougher times.
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