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Read MoreSenior politicians have tabled bill that would force UK banks to make affordable finance more accessibleSenior Labour backbenchers are urging the government to introduce legislation forcing UK banks to expand affordable lending...
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Read MoreAll you need to know, from investment pros and cons to what changes are on the table and how best to take advantageRachel Reeves wants Britons to put more of their spare cash into shares to help them get better returns, support...
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Read MoreFrom debit and credit cards, to using hard cash, plan ahead to avoid paying more than you need toWhen packing for your summer holiday, don’t forget to pay attention to your plastic. Pick the wrong card to use abroad and...
Read MoreFormer Moscow office of Herbert Smith Freehills made six payments totalling £3.9m to sanctioned banksHerbert Smith Freehills, the elite global law firm based in London, has been fined by the British government after its...
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