Leeds Building Society has increased the maximum loan-to-income ratio for first-time buyers, with a new mortgage range.
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Warhammer maker earns place in FTSE 100 while Frasers drops off top index
by News Roomby News RoomThe latest reshuffle of the London Stock Exchange has seen Nottingham-based Games Workshop join the UK’s biggest share index.
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Voter apathy may be tied to growing influence of big political donors – report
by News Roomby News RoomAnti-corruption group Transparency International UK is calling for new light to be shed on the influence of big money on British politics.
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Resilience and confidence are the twin foundations of success, yet they’re often tested by life’s uncertainties. Whether it’s the sting of failure or the weight of self-doubt, these moments can…
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FTSE 100 Live 04 December: AstraZeneca selling hits index, Rio Tinto under pressure to review listing
by News Roomby News RoomThe FTSE 100 status of Rio Tinto is in focus after an activist investor urged the mining giant to ditch its primary London listing.
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Gen-Zs were the most likely to feel they would be happier living somewhere else, while those aged 55-plus were the least likely, Rightmove said.
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Trump tariffs could hit UK goods trade as hard as Brexit, says think tank
by News Roomby News RoomThe Resolution Foundation urged the Government to pursue an EU-focused trade policy, despite the threat of tariffs from the US.
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MPs support national insurance hike for employers amid ‘jobs tax’ warning
by News Roomby News RoomThe Bill seeks to make changes to employers’ contributions from April 6 2025.
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Porridge and crumpets among junk food products in anti-obesity advertising ban
by News Roomby News RoomThe ban, which will come into effect in October 2025, will mean ‘unhealthy’ products cannot be advertised before the watershed.
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Christmas dinner plates to be ‘piled high’ as cost of living pressures ease – poll
by News Roomby News RoomSome 23% of consumers plan to buy two meat options for Christmas dinner, a poll suggests, while retailers report surging demand for luxury meal kits.