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Major UK bank launches new 2% deposit mortgage for first-time buyers

5+ hour, 44+ min ago   (462+ words) A major bank has launched a new mortgage product designed to help some first-time buyers onto the property ladder with a deposit of just 2 per cent. The deal, from Santander UK, does however mandate a minimum "10,000 deposit. This means a…...

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UK shoppers eye bargains as grocery price inflation drops

10+ hour, 40+ min ago   (466+ words) Grocery price inflation eased to 4 per cent in January, reaching its lowest point since April and offering some relief to households. This decline from December's 4.3 per cent coincides with a record 52.2 per cent of grocery sales now comprising supermarket own-label…...

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uk.finance.yahoo.com > news > monthly-insurance-costs-cut-157m-091307452.html

Monthly insurance costs cut by £157m a year after premium finance rates fall

10+ hour, 47+ min ago   (332+ words) Consumers paying for insurance on a monthly basis are saving around "157 million a year combined after firms cut premium finance rates, according to the UK's financial watchdog. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said interest rate premiums on monthly payments have…...

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Fuel Finder scheme launched to help drivers compare petrol prices – how it works

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (327+ words) British drivers are set to benefit from a new government scheme requiring fuel retailers to report pump price changes, making it easier to locate cheaper petrol and diesel. From Monday, all filling stations must update their prices within 30 minutes of…...

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Shop prices jump more than expected with beef and fish costs blamed on National Insurance rises

1+ week, 14+ hour ago   (272+ words) Shop prices rose far more than expected in January leaving experts to warn that claims inflation has peaked is "not borne out" by the latest numbers. Beef, fish and fruit were among the food items to have significantly climbed in…...

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uk.finance.yahoo.com > news > tradestars-workspace-business-entrepreneur-060025883.html

I slept on a freezer so I could pay staff – you need to do everything it takes to succeed

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (1187+ words) Do you want to know the cold and hard truths of starting a business? Just ask serial entrepreneur Roy Shaby, who was forced to sleep on top of a chest freezer in the back kitchen of a London kebab shop…...

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uk.finance.yahoo.com > news > dry-january-save-alcohol-drinking-debt-pensions-060006429.html

How staying 'dry' beyond January could be a big boost to your finances

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (520+ words) Anyone taking part in Dry January may have already saved a good chunk of cash, but as the month draws to an end, it's also a good time to consider the benefits of staying "dry" for longer. On average, households…...

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uk.finance.yahoo.com > news > britains-best-worst-energy-suppliers-080100994.html

Britain's best and worst energy suppliers ranked

2+ week, 11+ hour ago   (299+ words) Scottish Power, EDF and British Gas have been named the worst energy suppliers in an annual ranking by Which? With just a 56% rating, Scottish Power received the lowest overall score and was awarded fewer points than any other provider for…...

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Britain's best and worst energy providers revealed

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (757+ words) As higher living costs continue to keep pressure on household budgets, it's important to ensure you're getting the best value for money on key outgoings, such as energy bills. Consumer group Which? has revealed the energy providers that came out…...

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Martin Lewis warns millions over missing tax benefit

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (226+ words) Millions of Britons are eligible for a tax discount, despite incorrect information on council websites, Martin Lewis has warned. Appearing on Good Morning Britain on Monday (12 January), the Money Saving Expert founder delivered a message to unpaid carers who work…...