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Nationwide Building Society urges struggling Britons to 'get in touch' as UK debt to reach new peak
The UK's debt problem is making household finances worse, according to Nationwide Building Society
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MoneyRachel Reeves's banking rule change could see YOU lose access to compensation due to 'weakened protections'
The Treasury's proposed shake-up of financial services rules will impact bank customers
MoneyState pension tax update as Rachel Reeves faces challenge from MPs over 'unfair' policy
A petition urging the Government to raise the income tax threshold for state pensioners will be debated in Parliament
MoneyFamilies on benefits rush to little-known DWP scheme to cover mortgage costs
The number of households claiming from the support hit 14,500 in November 2025
MoneyMillions to get free cash and vouchers this winter as Household Support Fund extended
A further £421million extension has been added to the Household Support Fund
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Andy Burnham's strategist backed £24billion tax raid on personal wealth
The proposed two per cent annual levy would target people with assets worth more than £10million
HMRC warning as pensioners face £17 monthly tax hit after Labour rule change
HMRC began recovering the money in April 2026 by changing tax codes
PhD researchers turn Instagram baking project into a 900-store brand tackling poverty and homelessness
The founders use company profits to support people facing homelessness, domestic abuse, and social isolation
Inheritance tax: Seven-year gifting rule explained as common mistake could cost you thousands
Gifts can include cash, investments, artwork, and property
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Major high street charity chain to close 87 stores across the UK - full list of locations
The closures affect high street shops and larger Home Stores across England, Scotland and Wales
Retirement crisis looms as millions of over-55s face poverty despite owning homes worth £400,000
Millions are choosing lower living standards in retirement rather than selling their homes, new research shows
DWP announces Universal Credit and state pension payment dates to change for millions this Christmas
The DWP has released a detailed schedule of payment dates for benefit recipients over the Christmas period
Major UK supermarket chain to cut 'hundreds of jobs' in AI restructuring after closing 103 stores
The retailer said the initiative aims to focus on activities customers value most and AI technology to boost performance
Economy alert: Brewers Fayre and Beefeater restaurant chains to close with 3,800 jobs cut - full list
Brewers Fayre and Beefeater restaurants across the country will close under parent company Whitbread's restructuring plans
Economy alert: Paramount-Warner Bros £87bn deal in jeopardy as US states prep lawsuit to block acquisition
The Paramount and Warner Bros deal is one of the biggest and most controversial in Hollywood history