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Public told to be wary of 'spoofing' scams

Bank TSB has warned the public to be wary of so-called 'spoofing' scams during 'scam season'.

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Have you made your financial New Year's resolutions?

With 2026 just around the corner, you may wish to consider creating some financial New Year's resolutions.

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Don't forget to file your self assessment tax return

HMRC has urged taxpayers to file their self assessment tax returns early.

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Seasonal workers urged to check their pay

HMRC has urged seasonal workers to check their pay to ensure they're not out of pocket.

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IHT reliefs threshold to rise to £2.5 million for farmers and businesses

The level of the Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) thresholds will be increased from £1 million to £2.5 million, the government has announced.

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Wages flatline and unemployment rises as jobs market softens

A report carried out by the Resolution Foundation has found that the UK labour market is softening whilst wages stagnate and unemployment rises.

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Public contract bids disappearing into a black hole, say small firms

Small firms are being shut out of billions in public contracts as bids disappear into a 'black hole' of unanswered feedback and red tape, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) warns.

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Interest rates cut to 3.75%

The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75%, bringing the cost of borrowing down to its lowest level in nearly three years.

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UK Treasury to regulate cryptocurrency under new legislation

The UK will bring cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, into a regulatory framework, with legislation due by 2027.

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