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Ex-Burnham adviser says PM is already on the 'downslope' and brands social care plan 'honourable but probably unfundable'

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A former adviser to Andy Burnham has warned that the Prime Minister is already on the 'downslope' less than three months after taking office.

Labour's favourite think-tank backs £6bn tax raid on pensioners and landlords to fill 'huge hole' in public finances

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In a report two weeks before the Budget, the Resolution Foundation also suggests targeting homeowners, banks, and wealth.

How to start investing: The best platforms for beginners

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Investing can seem daunting for beginners. But many investment platforms have removed barriers to entry, making it more straightforward to get started. Find out how.

Premier Inn owner brands last two Budgets 'most unfriendly to hospitality ever'

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The boss of Whitbread has called on the Government to help hotels with 'punitive' business rates and roll back National Insurance changes.

My mum died on holiday and the insurer refused to help because of a 'mistake'... so I had to pay for her body to be repatriated myself: SALLY HAMILTON reveals ALL of your rights - and how she got the victim a payout

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In early June, my parents went on a two-week holiday to Turkey. A few hours into their stay, my mum began having difficulty breathing and her heart stopped.

Best investment platforms: How to choose the right account for you

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Choosing the right investing platform is crucial but a wealth of choice can leave investors scratching their heads. We pick some of the best.

The best stocks and shares ISAs: We compare the top platforms

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Investing in a stocks and shares Isa means your money can grow tax-free. We run through the options, helping you decide which provider is right for you.

Alfa Romeo stirs hearts with stunning Cuorerosso concept car - and it's not electric

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The 2+2 coupé concept car, which bears a name that means 'red heart' in Italian, may never make it into production but signals Alfa's potential design direction.

Hobbs and Phase Eight owner hit by a cyber attack after H&M fears it was targeted

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The parent company of fashion brands including Hobbs, Phase Eight and Whistles has become the latest retailer to be targeted by cyber criminals.

Best cash Isa rates: Our pick of the five top deals

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We pick our five favourite cash Isas for savers. This is essential reading to help you choose a top savings account for your money that can also protect you from tax.

Burnham's first-time buyer scheme risks slowing the property market further, warns major housebuilder

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Bellway's chief executive, Jason Honeyman, also cautioned that until Your First Home is launched, buyers could delay purchasing decisions, slowing down the property market further.

How to track down YOUR old pensions as it's revealed more than 3million are lost with average of £6,220 inside

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Savers have lost track of an estimated £18.7billion left sitting in more than three million orphaned pension funds, a new report reveals.

Extensions and loft conversions plummet as higher costs crush home improvement dreams

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Extensions and loft conversions are in sharp decline as the cost is too much for homeowners to bear, planning application data shows.

BP expects to take £3bn hit from green energy business as it pivots away from low carbon

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It is the second time this year the oil major has been hit by large write-downs in its low-carbon business.

I'm 48 with £800,000 in my pension, can I afford to retire early?

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Although I am still some years away from the traditional retirement age, my concern stems from my health.

Steve Webb celebrates 500th This is Money column: These are some of the pension problems he has unravelled

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Steve Webb has published his 500th pension column for This is Money. The chances are all readers will have found one to be of help or interest at some point.

Budget is a 'critical test' for John Healey as high street grapples with rising costs and 'fragile' confidence

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With John Healey facing crunch talks with industry bosses on Downing Street this morning, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) warned further tax hikes would push up prices and cost jobs.

AI cyberattack could bring global financial system to a screeching halt, warns IMF

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The global financial system must be on the alert for an AI driven cyberattack that could bring it to a screeching halt, the IMF has warned.

Labour told not to spend what it can't afford trying to ease the cost of living: IMF's warning as it downgrades UK growth forecast

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Labour has been warned not to splash out on cost of living measures that the country cannot afford as Britain's economic outlook was downgraded by the International Monetary Fund.

Priced out of work: Just one in seven firms is confident about hiring as employment costs soar under Labour

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The rising cost of employment is holding back living standards and hitting job opportunities for the young, business leaders have warned.

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