FTSE fades after bright start amid tech worry
The FTSE 100 index ended down 5.95 points, 0.1%, at 10,650.33.
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Premier Inn owner warns tax hikes are costing hotel investments and jobs
Whitbread boss urged Andy Burnham to freeze property taxes ahead of his first autumn Budget later this month
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NI company in talks to save Poundland from administration
Poundland says Martin Property Group from Londonderry is the management team's "preferred partner"
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Britons travelling to EU countries told not to apply for delayed Etias visa waiver
Abta advice comes as more than more than 150 websites offer service of securing entry to Schengen zone Britons travelling to EU countries have been told not to apply for an Etias visa waiver, with more than 150 websites…
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The Sabrina Carpenter clip that helped a 22-year-old make £120,000 a year
Social media "clippers" make short, vertical videos that appear on the likes of Instagram and TikTok.
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Poundland takeover talks continue despite union concerns
Retail trade union Usdaw said it was concerned the retailer could be moving closer to administration.
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Chancellor Healey told to raise taxes by £8 billion ahead of Budget
The Resolution Foundation called for the Budget on 28 October to hike taxes – including on pensioners
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JPMorgan misses profit expectations as bank boss warns of ‘large fiscal deficits’ and ‘sticky inflation’ - business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news UK government bonds are rallying this morning, after the IMF said it had increased its growth forecast for the country this year. Yields (which fall when bond p…
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Rejecting Rosebank and Jackdaw could cost UK economy £10.8bn, study warns
Adura, the company behind both projects, commissioned research on their impact for the UK.
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Car finance compensation payments delayed until next year
Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.
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Poundland in rescue talks as owners seek buyer
The leadership team is attempting a buyout, but a union has warned the retailer could fall into administration instead.
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Burnham’s Your First Home scheme ‘could boost Bellway’s house output by 10%’
Help-to-buy initiative for England could slow market while first-time buyers wait for launch, builder admits The new Your First Home programme for first-time buyers could increase the number of houses British builder Be…
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Three things we've learnt about the UK economy from the IMF
The influential economics body has upgraded its UK growth forecast for this year, but risks remain.
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BA flight forced to turn back over cracked window
British Airways said the plane landed safely at Gatwick and passengers were due to resume their journey.
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Healey warned against delaying tough Budget decisions as fiscal buffer halves
The Resolution Foundation called for the Budget on October 28 to hike taxes – including on pensioners.
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Is punishing the poor Trump’s last hand to play?
The pre-midterm defenestration of ACA enrollees looks like political madness – but the president appears to believe hitting poor people might work for him Send us your questions on how the US economy is shaping the midt…
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F1 champion Norris revs up with stake in premium tickets platform Seat Unique
Lando Norris, the reigning Formula One world champion, has become the latest sports star to join the illustrious share register of Seat Unique, the premium ticketing and hospitality platform.
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UK shoppers seek deals as grocery price inflation rises again
Price of chocolates falls in run-up to Halloween, while supermarkets use special offers to draw in sales Grocery price inflation in the UK has picked up further, prompting shoppers to turn to special offers to keep thei…
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Poundstretcher owner withdraws rescue bid for rival Poundland
The owner of Poundstretcher has withdrawn its takeover bid for rival Poundland and is instead targeting an offer for hundreds of its stores – a move which will fuel fears of an imminent insolvency filing.
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Surge in Isa millionaires as estimated total reaches 7,730
Around 60 Isa millionaires had pots worth £4million-plus, according to figures obtained by money app Plum.
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Poundland could fall into administration ‘within days’ putting thousands of jobs at risk
Around 12,000 jobs at 600 stores are said to be at risk at the group that was bought for just £1 in summer of 2025
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'Money-saving hack' for school photos 'is theft'
A photographer has warned against a "money-saving" tip for school photos that parents are sharing on social media.
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Motor finance compensation scheme set for legal challenge next February
The upper tribunal will hear the challenges from three lenders and the Consumer Voice advocacy group between February 16 and February 26.
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Rising labour costs threaten job opportunities for young people, survey finds
A poll found rising labour costs and employment regulations were putting pressure on firms’ ability to create job and training opportunities.
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