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Thousands of 'zombie' firms at risk of collapse as HMRC calls in overdue taxes

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Tens of thousands of firms are on the verge of collapse as a £27billion tax crackdown threatens to tip struggling 'zombie' businesses over the edge, according to a bleak report.

Labour deny Waspi women pension payouts amid fury at 'betrayal'... and it all seems very boring to Chancellor's yawning righthand man

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Campaigners and Labour MPs voiced fury after Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden announced that a review had confirmed payouts are not required.

Gold boom propels FTSE mining shares before pulling back - but 'metals madness' could signal hard times to come for investors

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One analyst warned recent precious metals run 'has all the hallmarks of a speculative squeeze that is increasingly disorderly, volatile and dangerous'.

Booming demand for cruises sends Saga and Royal Caribbean shares flying

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Shares in Saga rose after sales were buoyed by over 50s - while Royal Caribbean said 'momentum is further accelerating' into this year as holidaymakers snapped up new destinations

Oil price soars to six-month high after Trump threat to attack Iran

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With tensions between Washington and Tehran mounting, Brent crude jumped 5 per cent to $71.89 a barrel.

Four new towns will get banking hubs as branches continue to shutter

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A Bedfordshire town is the 250th location to be recommended one of the hubs, as bank branches vanish from high streets up and down the country.

Young men head to online forums for investment advice: Can they trust it, and will finance firms fill the gap?

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Internet communities have built serious power when it comes to swaying investment markets.

Car production crashes to a 73-year low as UK output falls to just half what it was a decade ago

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Just 764,715 vehicles - 717,371 cars (-8%) and 47,344 vans (-62%) - rolled off assembly lines in 2025 - the lowest volume since post-war 1952.

Ocado shares tumble as Canadian partner shuts warehouse

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Shares in Ocado fell by over 10 per cent after one of its partners announced the closure of one of its robotic warehouses.

Leaseholders deserve justice - but Labour's reforms could have unintended consequences says HELEN CRANE

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The real problem is that leasehold has become a dirty word among home buyers. And who can blame them?

Why must I fill in a self-assessment tax form when other people are let off?

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Many of us fill in a self-assessment tax return for income above the £12,570 personal allowance. So why are some people not required to do this?

Best Lifetime Isa providers: How Lisas work and top platforms

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You can save up to £4,000 a year in a Lifetime Isa and get a 25% top up on contributions. Here's how Lifetime Isas work, what types are available, and their benefits and pitfalls.

Package holidays flying off the shelves at Easyjet - but airline's losses jump on Italian expansion

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Easyjet Holidays customers jumped by a fifth in the three months to 31 December, as cost-conscious travellers look for value.

Where's the best place to invest this year? Global fund managers reveal the markets they are backing

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Fund managers are pivoting away from America's mega-cap stocks but where are they choosing to invest instead?

Chinese car giant Chery could use JLR plant to build its cars in the UK as Keir Starmer travels to Beijing

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Chery - which is China's largest car exporter - is in talks to utilise a JLR site which is operating at 'undercapacity' to build its own brand cars, according to reports.

Santander announces 44 more branch closures: Here's which areas are affected

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Santander said most of the branches due to close will do so by the end of May 2026, with two expected to close by the end of January 2027.

How to make downsizing pay off: Patsy and Linda say they've never looked back. How to do it and make it work financially

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Most people are reluctant to downsize. It involves change, stress and endless decisions about where to move to and what possessions to keep.

Biggest new car discounts revealed: Dealers are knocking thousands off these 17 popular models

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Here's a rundown of the 17 new models with the largest savings available right now - and we tell you how you can secure the best deal on the vehicle you want.

I've driven King Charles' new £140k Chinese electric hyper-SUV - here's what it's really like

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King Charles was at the weekend seen in his new Lotus Eletre. We've driven the Chinese-made all-electric hyper-SUV. Here's what we thought - especially about its 603hp.

My cleaner tripped in the bath at my flat - can she make a claim against me?

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After slipping in the bath in my flat, my cleaner had to have a day or two off work after hurting her ankle. I'm worried she could make a claim against me in the future.

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