Personal Finance & Investing
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Japan records a trade deficit as oil imports soar because of conflict in the Middle East
Japan’s trade deficit has reached 2.81 trillion yen, or $17.8 billion, for the first fiscal half, according to government data, as the war in Iran sent oil import prices soaring
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Fast-fashion giant Shein outperforms several Australian retailers on ethics, report says
Ghanda and Windsor Smith among lowest-rated in Baptist World Aid ethical fashion report based on metrics such as wages and sustainability
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Here are the cheapest fuel prices in and around York this week
Here's a list of the cheapest garages in York, according to petrolprices.com.
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UK inflation expected to have accelerated in September after fuel surge
The September inflation rate will be watched closely by economists as it is typically used to decide the level that many benefits will increase.
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The couple who won £1 million after 'scraping together' 80p from dole money
The life-changing win came after jobless Tommy used 80p from the remains of his dole money.
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Odds of fifth interest rate hike this year shorten as RBA deputy warns inflation outlook ‘worsening’
Andrew Hauser says central bank faces ‘hard choices’ as it looks to balance risks of entrenched inflation with desire to protect labour market
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Applications now open for York’s annual Christmas Cheer Receptions
Application forms are now available for York’s annual Christmas Cheer Receptions this December.
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‘I couldn’t afford to do job without them' - Councillor who claimed most expenses
A Bradford councillor says politicians need a "serious conversation" about pay and expenses after members’ claims fell year on year.
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Millions of pensioners could see weekly state pension rise to £250.70 from April
The full new state pension could rise from £241.30 to £250.70 a week from April 2027, taking the annual payout to £13,036.40.
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Millions of pensioners could see weekly state pension rise to £250.70 from April
The full new state pension could rise from £241.30 to £250.70 a week from April 2027, taking the annual payout to £13,036.40.
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Millions of pensioners could see weekly state pension rise to £250.70 from April
The full new state pension could rise from £241.30 to £250.70 a week from April 2027, taking the annual payout to £13,036.40.
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Millions of pensioners could see weekly state pension rise to £250.70 from April
The full new state pension could rise from £241.30 to £250.70 a week from April 2027, taking the annual payout to £13,036.40.
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I’m an economist. US inequality is getting worse in ways you might not expect
Recent policy changes have shifted different kinds of costs on to low- and middle-income earners, while leaving the wealthy relatively unscathed
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Labour MP suspended after questions over Covid bounceback loan
Perran Moon MP said that he fully intended to repay the loan but that his business ceased trading due to ‘external market pressures’
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Man ordered to pay more than £2,000 for act after getting parking ticket
A man was ordered to pay £2,270 in fines and costs after he threw a parking fine notice on the ground in Cornwall. Stephen Lang, of St Martins Crescent, Camborne, was found guilty of littering at Exchequer Quay car park in Penryn on 20 November 2025. The court heard that the 58-year-old was issued with a penalty charge notice after his vehicle was found parked outside a marked bay. Lang approached the officer and challenged the notice before removing it from the vehicle and throwing it to the ground. The officer picked up the notice and placed it back on the vehicle before Lang removed it again and threw it in her direction. Lang was issued with a £250 Fixed Penalty Notice for littering, which he failed to pay despite a reminder. He was ordered to pay a £250 fine, £1920.90 in costs and a £100 victim surcharge.
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Funds from sale of former Gambian ruler's US property to be used to compensate victims
Gambian authorities have received funds from the sale of a U.S. property owned by former ruler Yahya Jammeh
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Millions of UK households heading into winter in energy debt, new figures show
Around 3.4 million households – nearly one in eight – are in debt to their supplier, owing an estimated £750 million, or an average of £220 each
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Second Labour MP suspended over Covid loan repayments
Perran Moon, MP for Camborne and Redruth, voluntarily referred himself for investigation.
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Elon Musk is on Democrats’ ‘list’ to target if they win midterms: report
The world’s richest man has reportedly poured in hundreds of millions of dollars to support Republican candidates in the midterms as Democrats gain ground in several red states
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Michael Bloomberg spends $80m on Democrats as Trump moves $400m to Republican candidates
Billionaire ex-mayor of New York City is focusing funds on House races to help Democrats retake majority in midterms
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Brits needing food banks set to reach record high by 2029, new data suggests
The 9.1 million projection for 2028/29 potentially surpasses the previous record high of 9.07 million in 2025/26
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The studio behind Life is Strange, Jusant, and Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is desperately struggling to stay afloat
Don't Nod has begun "safeguard proceedings" to protect itself from creditors and says up to 85 employees are at risk of being let go under its new restructuring plan.
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Netflix posts higher Q3 profit but revenue growth worries pull shares lower
Netflix, which announced layoff plans last week, posted a third-quarter profit above Wall Street’s expectations
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Budget tax hikes for financial sector would be ‘own goal’, says CBI
Rain Newton-Smith, chief executive of the major business group, will call on Chancellor John Healey to give ‘business breathing space’.
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Odds of fifth interest rate hike this year likely to shorten as RBA deputy warns inflation outlook ‘worsening’
Andrew Hauser says central bank faces ‘hard choices’ as it looks to balance risks of entrenched inflation with desire to protect labour market
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Tell us how you’re going to fund defence, Badenoch urges chancellor ahead of Budget
Conservative leader accuses Labour of seeking to kick tough decisions on spending into long grass
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Ahead of massive IPOs, AI companies are sketching plans to share their wealth
As they steam toward massive public offerings on Wall Street, the companies at the forefront of artificial intelligence have begun sketching plans to share their wealth with the public
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Investment summit: German government strikes AI deal with Nvidia
At the "Invest in Germany" summit in Berlin, the federal government, despite early negative headlines, secured a partnership with AI firm Nvidia and new investment from Amazon.
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FTSE down but off lows as oil price drops amid Iran war peace talks hope
In London, the FTSE 100 index ended down 31.69 points, 0.3%, at 10,733.00.
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Brothers strike £1m deal to take on former bank months after restaurant plan shelved
Two brothers have struck a £1 million deal to take over a historic Middlesbrough building months after plans for a restaurant were shelved.
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Gen Z warned over new wave of crypto scams on TikTok and Instagram
Young adults were being warned today about a rise in cryptocurrency scams targeting Generation Z
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Pompeii's grandest house gets a $1.6 million restoration funded by private sponsor
A private home in Pompeii, believed to be the grandest, is being restored with 1.4 million euros ($1.6 million) from a private sponsor
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Councillor defends spending £18m public money on new multiplex in Scarborough
North Yorkshire Council’s deputy leader has defended the decision to spend £18m of public money on a new multiplex and entertainment hub in Scarborough, citing the potential economic benefits for the area.
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North Yorkshire councillors set to get a rise in allowance payments
An inflation-linked rise in councillor allowances has been recommended. The independent panel that annually reviews allowances has proposed that the basic allowance should be £18,431 for the 2027/28 financial year. Currently the basic...
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Jackdaw gas field expected to be approved by ministers after months of speculation
Ministers are expected to announce their long-awaited decision on Wednesday
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Doncaster Sheffield Airport: Risk of 'multi-year delay' to regular passenger flights
Aviation experts have warned public sector officials buying Doncaster Sheffield Airport of the prospect of a 'multi-year delay' to regular passenger flights from the site.
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Battery-powered apartments in New York aim to solve 3 issues and save residents cash
A medical research building in the city is using the battery system, too
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Edinburgh livestock adviser wins Farm Adviser of the Year award
Chloe Rodriguez has been named Farm Adviser of the Year at the 2026 British Farming Awards for her work improving livestock welfare.
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TikTok ‘failing to take down nearly all accounts reported for advertising drugs’
The platform decided more than 95 per cent of accounts reported by researchers for purporting to sell drugs did not violate its policies
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Two Motherwell firms set to close with over 200 jobs at risk
More than 200 jobs are at risk after two Motherwell-based firms announced plans to move their production from Scotland.
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Burnham government ‘not working for the economy’, PM’s former advisor warns
Andy Haldane calls on PM and chancellor to restrict spending and not to raise taxes on already-struggling households or on businesses
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Genuit Group: Yorkshire firm sees profits hit by warmer weather and 'challenging' market
Leeds-based Genuit Group has said it expects to report lower than expected profits after a hit from warmer weather and “challenging” market conditions.
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UK inflation expected to have accelerated in September after fuel surge
The September inflation rate will be watched closely by economists as it is typically used to decide the level that many benefits will increase.
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Will Germany introduce a daily alternative to the Deutschlandticket?
Germany's popular nationwide transport pass is affordable and convenient, but demands that you pay for a whole month's worth of travel up front. What if there was a more flexible option?
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Reset the Rates: The Herald's campaign for fairer business rates - all stories here
The Herald’s Reset the Rates campaign investigates Scotland’s business rates crisis and calls for six major reforms to protect businesses, jobs and high streets. Read all of our coverage here.
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How much is the cost of living in the UK rising? Here’s what the data says
From inflation to wages, The Independent looks at how the standard of living in the UK has changed
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Citizens Advice issue warning over biggest scam targeting UK households
Fraudster roofers found to use doorstep sales tactics in 77 per cent of cases reported
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Rare Royal Mint Blue Peter 50p coin sells for more than 300 times face value
A rare 2009 Blue Peter London 2012 Olympic Games 50p coin has fetched £160 on eBay after attracting 15 bids, selling for more than 300 times its face value.
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North Yorkshire Council considers new powers to tackle illegal vapes and tobacco sales
North Yorkshire Council is being asked to approve an updated trading standards enforcement policy that would introduce fixed penalty notices for certain
