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Used EVs Outsell Petrol and Diesel Cars Amidst Price Drop

Used electric vehicles (EVs) sold in an average of 33 days in November, significantly faster than other fuel types due to lower prices under £18,000, offering exceptional value; this contrasts with the new EV market's relatively low demand.

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UK Job Vacancies Plunge Amidst Autumn Budget Fallout

UK job vacancies plummeted in November 2023, falling to a 43.9 index reading (below 50 signals contraction) due to the Autumn Budget's increase in the National Minimum Wage and employer National Insurance contributions, impacting hiring decisions across various sectors.

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UK Wealth Doubled Since 1980, But Inequality Remained Stable, Unlike the US

A Resolution Foundation report reveals that while UK household wealth doubled since 1980, wealth inequality remained relatively stable, unlike the US; however, rising wealth inequality between age groups is a concern, particularly concerning homeownership and inheritance.

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HMRC Weighs Opposing Liberty Steel Restructuring

Britain's tax authority, HMRC, is considering opposing a court-led restructuring plan for Sanjeev Gupta's Liberty Steel, potentially resulting in significant tax losses and impacting the company's future. Negotiations are ongoing, with a creditor vote scheduled for next year.

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Starmer Unveils Six Key Policy Goals to Boost Public Approval

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced six key policy goals for his government by 2029, including improving living standards, reducing NHS wait times, increasing housing, strengthening policing with 13,000 new officers, improving school readiness, and decarbonizing the power grid, in response to d...

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Rising Mortgage Rates Demand Immediate Action from Borrowers

Rising mortgage rates urge immediate action from borrowers, whether remortgaging or buying, to secure favorable terms before rates increase further. Homebuyers need to act quickly to determine monthly payments, and those remortgaging should compare options and consider locking in a rate early.

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ISS Rejects Mike Ashley's Boohoo Board Bid

Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) recommended against Mike Ashley joining Boohoo's board, rejecting his bid to control the struggling retailer despite his 28% stake and accusations of mismanagement. This follows Boohoo's recent CEO replacement and Ashley's own company, Frasers Group, issuing ...

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Facebook UK Cuts 700 Jobs, Reduces Tax Bill Amidst Global Restructuring

Facebook's UK branch cut 700 jobs in 2023, costing £79m, reducing its tax bill to 12% of pre-tax profits, after a global revenue decline forced cost-cutting measures by parent company Meta.

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Navantia to Acquire Harland & Wolff Shipyards, Saving 1,000+ Jobs

Navantia, a Spanish shipbuilding company, is on the verge of acquiring Harland & Wolff's four UK shipyards, saving more than 1,000 jobs and securing a renegotiated contract for building Royal Navy ships, with the deal expected to be finalized next week.

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UK Stamp Duty Hike to Hit First-Time Buyers Hard

The UK government's reinstatement of higher stamp duty thresholds from April 1st, 2024, will significantly increase costs for first-time buyers, particularly in expensive areas like London, where the average stamp duty bill could increase by over £11,000, reversing Labour's pre-election promises and...

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UK EV Sales Exceed Targets Amid Manufacturer Lobbying

UK electric vehicle sales surged to 25% in November, exceeding the 22% target, despite manufacturers lobbying for relaxed rules due to perceived struggles; however, data reveals that some manufacturers significantly outperform others.

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Chancellor Rules Out Further Tax Increases to Fund Public Spending

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed that no further tax increases are planned to fund public services, despite previous political pressure and criticism from the Conservatives, stating that Labour's budget will stabilize public finances; however, she acknowledged that unforeseen economic shocks could...

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