finance

Low-income Families Are Still Paying A Poverty Premium On Their Christmas Spending

The cost of Christmas becomes even more acute for low income households, many of which are struggling to cover normal household bills without the extra cost of the holiday season.
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'Hidden' Gift Card Expiry Dates Are Costing Customers £300M Each Year

We reveal the worst offenders...
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More Than 100,000 People With Problem Debt Attempt Suicide Every Year – Report

Money and Mental Health Policy Institute is calling for an end to "near thuggish" debt collection letters.
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Boris Becker Drops Claim For Diplomatic Immunity From Bankruptcy

A planned auction of the ex-tennis star's trophies and memorabilia will now go ahead.
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Europe’s ‘Most Expensive Christmas Tree’ Is Made Out Of Gold Coins

A German gold dealer has upped the Christmas decoration game by creating a tree made out of gold coins. The glittering pyramid is made out of 2,018 coins and is worth 2.3 million euros. It was made by Munich company Pro Aurum in co-operation with the Austrian Mint.
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Four Single Mums Tell High Court Of 'Irrational' Universal Credit Payment System

Tens of thousands of other people are likely to be hit by the same issue, lawyers said.
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Mammoth Fraud Trial Ends In Jail Sentences For £13 Million Immigration Scam Fraudsters

Three of the five sentenced have absconded.
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Bank IT Failures Are Costing Customers Eye-Watering Sums Of Money, And Firms Must Be Held To Account

Our parliamentary inquiry will seek to get to the bottom of why these faults continue to occur, and what should be done to prevent them
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6 Secrets To Nailing Your First Mortgage Application

Future-proof your finances - and impress lenders - with these expert tips.
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Lloyds Banking Group To Axe 6,200 Jobs As Part Of Digital Overhaul

Lloyds has announced almost 10,000 job cuts since it was privatised.
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