Archives: Finance and Economy

Government urged to improve response to ‘world-beatingly high’ energy bills

The Government must strengthen its response to future energy price spikes as…

Mona Porwal By Mona Porwal

Cashless society drives drop in children swallowing coins, researchers say

A shift towards a cashless society has led to a decline in…

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FCA boss highlights issue of young people turning to crypto for investments

Nikhil Rathi warns of high risks as increasing numbers of under-35s choose…

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‘Healthy debate’ needed around risks and benefits of drive for growth – FCA boss

Nikhil Rathi stresses the need for open discussion on economic growth, acknowledging…

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Poorer children mixing with wealthier peers can lead to higher earnings

Children from low-income backgrounds who grow up in areas where people of…

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Income tax shock: London and South East now pay more than rest of England combined

New figures have revealed that London and the South East now contribute…

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AI enabling rise in ‘synthetic fraud’ attacks, credit information firm warns

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is fuelling a surge in…

Mona Porwal By Mona Porwal

How many people claim benefits now and how does it compare with 20 years ago?

The number of people claiming disability benefits for mental health conditions has…

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Insurers charging rates similar to credit card providers for monthly payments – which?

Consumer group Which? has raised concerns over insurers charging annual percentage rates…

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Bogus injury claims account for bulk of fraudulent cases detected by insurer

Zurich UK reports £94.79 million in fraudulent claims, with 'slips and trips'…

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