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Fears over the future of free debt advice
There is growing concern that free, face-to-face advice which helps hundreds of thousands out of debt each year could be cut.
Tuesday 27 October 2026
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There is growing concern that free, face-to-face advice which helps hundreds of thousands out of debt each year could be cut.
The Bank of England's new chief economist has warned that UK inflation is likely to hit or surpass 5% by early next year.
The UK has agreed to scrap its Digital Services Tax on online giants like Amazon in a move that will stop Joe Biden slapping tariffs on…
Retail sales fell unexpectedly last month in another sign that Britain’s economic recovery is slowing, official figures show.
The boss of one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies has warned shoppers that they are facing a “once-in-two-decade” environment of rising prices across almost…
Britain’s manufacturers are struggling with their worst supply shortages since the mid-1970s, as fears grow in the sector over the economic fallout from rising costs and…
Tighter regulation of the buy now, pay later credit industry is on the way, though the government has concluded there is “relatively limited evidence” of widespread…
The chancellor has built up considerable fiscal headroom before the budget next week as government borrowing came in lower than forecast during the first half of…
Ministers sealed what is only the second bespoke Brexit trade deal after agreeing terms with New Zealand that will allow cheaper wine imports but open British…
Barclays has warned it may move to accelerate its transformation programme in the UK before the year's end while reporting record group profits for the first…
Five of the UK’s leading manufacturing industries have issued a plea for more government financial support to boost capital investment in research and development as well…
Pinterest was the centre of attention on Wall Street last night after reports that PayPal had offered to buy the popular social media platform for $45…
Andy Street, the West Midlands mayor, is backing a plan to close Coventry airport and turn the site into one of the world’s largest “gigafactories” making…
Deliveroo enjoyed a 59% increase in orders in the UK and Ireland between July and September despite the return of dine-in restaurant eating
Lloyds Banking Group is set to close a further 48 branches across England and Wales, the British lender said on Wednesday, as it seeks to further…