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The village of Baxenden currently does not have a cash machine that residents can use.

Keir Starmer has been dealt a fresh blow to his living standards pledge in advance of the spring statementLiving standards for all UK families are set to fall by 2030, with those on the lowest […]

A petition gathers more than 600 signatures objecting to plans for new homes in the Wiltshire town.

A town centre almshouse, built for those in need, is the subject of a new play covering 500 years.

Dash for cash runs risks of damage to atmosphere and core local support the Premier League prides itself onIt is the time of year when season-ticket holders receive an email from their club spelling […]

As Trump escalates a global trade war, looking to gold to shield cash might not be the worst optionAs economic uncertainty roils the US, the price of gold has roared to record highs amid investors […]

Wave of spending is triggered by Rachel Reeves’s removal of IHT exemption on pensions from 2027What new UK rules on pension inheritance may mean for youFinancial companies are reporting a […]

Most workplace pensions will attract inheritance tax from 2027, so older people should consider their optionsRich retirees splashing pension lump sums to avoid ‘IHT raid’At the moment, pensions […]

Pressure on movers and lawyers as more than 75,000 buyers in England and NI forecast to miss deadline‘Desperately hoping’: the buyers who risk paying thousands moreA stampede to complete property […]

First-time buyers among tens of thousands in England and NI rushing to complete purchases before AprilRemovals firms swamped as buyers race to complete“We just don’t have the money,” says Ben […]

Saffron Walden is praised by judges for its "knockout historic looks" and "exploding foodie scene".

Readers share their sadness and frustration at the government’s plan to cut benefits including personal independence paymentThere is no doubt that the disability benefits system is broken – but […]

A principles-based update of the tax system would allow the government to keep its promise to voters, writes Prof Helen Goodman Labour came to power with promises to run responsible public finances; […]

The thresholds were suspended in 2021 to tackle recruitment challenges on the island.

Latest overpayment figures bring total number falling foul of ‘cliff-edge’ rules on earnings to 144,000More than 9,000 unpaid carers looking after ill and disabled loved ones have become the […]

In families like hers, the devastating impact of the £5bn cuts will be felt most keenly. It is a stain Labour may never be rid ofWrong, badly wrong, and it won’t easily, if ever, be forgotten or […]

Up to 291,000 passengers have had journeys disrupted by the London airport’s power outage Heathrow airport closed –live updatesTravellers have woken up to the news that Heathrow airport is closed […]

If you face disruption because flights are cancelled or delayed you could be entitled to help.

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Actors including Stephen Fry and Brian Cox criticise plan that will remove support for more than 1 million peopleAn array of high-profile celebrities including Sir Stephen Fry, Brian Cox and Stanley […]

Cllr Richard Robertson says flaws in poorly maintained roads develop faster with heavier cars and calls for a rethink of road taxYour article (‘In a rut’: cost of fixing pothole-plagued roads in […]

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Borrowing costs had been widely expected to be left unchanged with inflation, predicted to go up in the coming months.

Rate-setting committee also points to mounting global uncertainty as it pauses its cycle of reductionsAnalysis: Bank of England in no hurry on interest rates, but cuts will comeBusiness live latest […]

Interest rates, set by the Bank of England, affect mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

The government has unveiled changes to the benefits system, aimed at saving £5bn a year by 2030.

The rate at which prices are rising remains above the Bank of England's 2% inflation target.

Response to a new in-person bank hub in town has been "overwhelming", says Link head of banking, Donna Calero

Santander shuts 95 locations across the UK, leaving locals frustrated and concerned.

The ESS President, Deputy Peter Roffey says a number of factors outside the committee's control led to delays.

Julian Neale claims PIP after giving up a 35-year career as a mechanic due to deteriorating sight.

The worst reforms since George Osborne will teach voters that politicians really are all the same. Is it worth it?Eight months on from being elected on the promise of “change”, we’re beginning […]

The Planning Inspectorate said the development would have had an "adverse effect" on the Cotswolds landscape.

Nearly 150 council homes in Crawley are overdue electrical safety checks, according to a new report.

Significant reforms restricting some sickness and disability benefits have been announced at Westminster.

Items added and removed from the basket of goods used to calculate inflation give an insight into current fashions.