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UK businesses and individuals spent a record £9.5bn on private healthcare in 2025, an all-time high
UK businesses and individuals spent £9.5 billion in private medical insurance in 2025, the highest level since records began and up from…
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UK banks and fintechs join forces to launch new payment scheme
At Money2020, UK Payments Initiative Ltd (UKPI) launched a scheme designed for the next-generation of open banking payments, marking a turning point…
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Expert shares seven simple ways to protect yourself from Facebook and Instagram scams
Cybercriminals are always producing new ways to steal from unsuspecting social media users, typically through trying to obtain account login credentials, personal…
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Why the era of ever-cheaper holidays may be over
Giuseppe Corona, head of listed real assets, alternatives at HSBC Asset Management, examines why travel prices may stay higher for longer as…
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Brits lost £44M to social media scam ads – Study warns as 1 in 10 Meta finance ads targeting UK users are now scams
The FCA has warned that Meta has repeatedly failed to stop illegal ads for high-risk financial products running on its platforms in the UK. Despite committing to…
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Couples may need up to £4,000 a month to live apart after separation, new analysis suggests
Even before you take potential divorce settlement figures into account, rising housing and everyday living costs are adding to the financial pressures of separation,…
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£200 ‘treat days’ are the new normal as Brits blow budgets for mood boosts
Almost three-quarters of Brits (72%) say their monthly ‘little treat’ is important to their wellbeing, as new research reveals the nation’s non-negotiable…
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Britain told to “show up” for small business as 6,000+ firms join movement within days
More than 6,000 businesses have already signed up to support UK Small Business Week 2026 within days of its pre-launch campaign, with…
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Your old Pokémon cards could get you onto the property ladder
A Trophy Pikachu No. 1 Trainer, one of fewer than ten ever made, sold for $3 million. A First Edition Holo Charizard fetched $420,000. A 1999 Japanese contest promo changed…
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Employees advised to review annual tax summaries before 31st May cut-off
With the 31st May deadline tommorow, it is a good idea to take a quick look at your P60. Financial experts suggest…
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