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'The dam is starting to break': Retail chiefs sound alarm over soaring costs as prices in shops rise at fastest pace for two-and-a-half years

Today

In last ditch plea before tomorrow's Budget, industry leaders urged Chancellor John Healey to 'slash employment costs' and ease the mounting tax burden or 'households will end up paying the price'.

Facebook owner Meta launches £70bn fundraising drive to help bankroll its push into AI

Yesterday

Meta Platforms, which is also behind Instagram and WhatsApp, plans to raise the funds in what will be its largest ever sale of new shares to investors.

Healey's smoke and mirrors defence funding is no way to provide national security, warns ALEX BRUMMER

Yesterday

One shouldn't doubt the Chancellor's sincerity in seeking to boost Britain's defence spending to meet the Nato target of 3.5% of national output by 2035.

Brazil election 'tsunami' sends currency and stock market tumbling

Yesterday

The Brazilian currency and stock market tumbled as the surprise re-election of Left-wing president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva sparked panic among investors.

'We cannot tax our way to prosperity': Chancellor urged to back British business or face 'generation of stagnation'

Yesterday

The Chancellor has been warned that Britain 'cannot tax its way to prosperity' and must back business or face a 'generation of stagnation'.

£200m boost for British tech tycoons as AI boom sends Computacenter shares soaring

Yesterday

The founders of a British computer company have added more than £200million to their fortunes as they cash in on the artificial intelligence boom.

AI giant Anthropic fires starting gun on blockbuster stock market listing - but warns the technology could have 'catastrophic' consequences

Yesterday

Anthropic says artificial intelligence could help cure diseases such as cancer but also warns it could pose 'existential risks to humanity.'

Small shops pushed to stock new products to prop up sales as costs mount ahead of the Budget

Yesterday

Small retailers are banking on new products to boost sales as rising costs and weaker consumer spending pile pressure on firms ahead of the Budget.

Middle-class families set for an extra £500 hit to annual bills next year

Yesterday

Middle-class families should brace for a £500 rise in bills next year despite the Prime Minister's pledge to offer relief from the cost of living.

Here's where I fear Labour could strike in the Budget... you've got just TWO days left to prepare: JEFF PRESTRIDGE on the steps to take NOW to protect your savings, pensions and wealth

Yesterday

Will John Healey follow in Rachel Reeves' steps and hit us with yet another wave of painful taxes? Or will he see the light, change tack and adopt a more ameliorative approach?

Why is the state pension taxed but Universal Credit payments are tax-free? STEVE WEBB replies

Yesterday

I worked full time in hospitality for over 50 years - not the best-paid sector - but managed to save and invest modestly, and am now having to pay tax on my income.

Fears oldest pensioners will miss out on £770 Budget tax relief under 'two tier' system

Yesterday

Those who earn even £1 in private pension above their state pension look set to be excluded from the new tax rate - and over-75s on the old state pension could lose out too.

'Bakery boom' is no match for mountain of costs, pastry social media stars tell Chancellor

Yesterday

People are increasingly opting to socialise over a pastry than at pubs, bakeries say. Some Gen Z followers will even travel for miles or queue up to visit spots popular on social media.

This London-listed miner is sitting on one of the world's most wanted commodities

Yesterday

Lithium is one of those commodities everyone has heard of, and almost nobody understands.

Revolut launches its first personal loan with rates starting from 6.9%: Here's how it compares with rivals

Yesterday

The challenger bank has launched its first credit product offering rates that compare well against rivals. Here's what to watch for when deciding whether to sign up.

The downsizing hotspots where homes cost as little as £130,000: Our guide to the areas to explore - or avoid - including hidden coastal gems without the price tag of Devon or Cornwall

Yesterday

This year's downsizers are shunning the traditional spots for the commuter belt and cheaper coastal settings.

Could new plug-in solar panels help YOU fight soaring energy bills? Our simple formula will tell you exactly how many years it will take to cancel out cost of buying them

Yesterday

Plug-in solar panels were approved for use by households in England, Scotland and Wales just weeks ago, and already demand is soaring.

RUTH SUNDERLAND: Labour must tackle the cost-of-hiring catastrophe

Yesterday

People need to earn in order to maintain a decent standard of living and bosses need the confidence and the cash to employ them.

'I uncovered a £30,000 pension I didn't realise I had': With 3m pots waiting to be claimed... here's how to find yours

Yesterday

In an old file under his bed, Andrew Evangelidis came across some papers about an old pension from Standard Life.

Chancellor set for extra £70bn borrowing binge as welfare and debt costs rise

Yesterday

John Healey is expected to deliver a 'do no harm' package of limited tax hikes for banks, and cost-of-living support for families and firms.

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