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Britain's biggest pub chain sells more than 100 venues as debt climbs to £3.8billion
The Slug and Lettuce owners have to cut down their estate after an increased debt pile and borrowing costs
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'Shadow state' warning as quangos handed £391billion of public funds, damning report finds
Quangos in Britain are now responsible for nearly one in every three pounds of Government spending

State pension triple lock 'cannot exist forever' as calls grow to introduce double lock system
Politicians across the political spectrum remain firmly committed to the triple lock despite mounting criticism

Council tax warning as thousands miss out on 50 per cent discount because they don't apply
Full relief is available when the relative residing in the annexe is aged 65 or older

HMRC warning as taxpayer complaint delays hit five-year high despite hiring 3,000 extra staff
The decline in performance comes despite HMRC increasing its workforce
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TV licence alert: State pensioners could claim freebie benefit as calls to axe fee grow
As is stands, only retirees claiming Pension Credit who are 75 or older can claim a free TV licence

Major high street chain set to be SAVED with 80 British shops rescued in last-minute takeover
Modella Capital is close to securing control of the retailer

Labour wins vote to seize powers over private pension pots
The Tories have promised to scrap the policy should they win the next election

Yorkshire Building Society launches new range of 'enhanced' savings accounts with 'competitive rates'
YBS has distributed more than £1.5billion in additional interest to savers over the past five years

Mortgage rates 'starting to drop' to sub-4% as Santander and Barclays offer new deals: 'Swap to better rate!'
Mortgage rates are dropping below four per cent with Santander and Barclays leading the charge

Middle-class customers risk paying more for their shopping as retailers tailor prices
The growth of AI means retailers can increasingly tailor prices to individual customers