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HMRC boosts Tax-Free Allowance to £13,006 via little-known reliefs

Tax-Free Allowance hits £13,006 with HMRC rule

HMRC is increasing the effective Personal Allowance to over £13,000 for eligible taxpayers. Discover how to claim tax relief on job expenses, maintenance payments, and charitable donations.

TGI Fridays to Close 49 UK Restaurants, 500 Jobs at Risk

TGI Fridays UK closures put 500 jobs at risk

TGI Fridays enters administration, closing 49 UK restaurants. 500 staff face redundancy due to 'insurmountable' economic pressures. Read the full story and list of closures.

UK Economic Slowdown: GDP Growth Slips to 0.1% as Manufacturing Slumps

UK GDP growth slows to 0.1% in Q3

The UK economy slowed sharply between July and September, with GDP growth of just 0.1%. A slump in car manufacturing and falling household savings highlight the pressures. Read the full analysis.

UK Economy Slows to 0.1% Growth in Q3, ONS Confirms

UK GDP growth confirmed at 0.1% in third quarter

The UK economy grew by just 0.1% between July and September, official data confirms, with manufacturing hit by a major cyberattack. Discover the latest ONS figures and what they mean for the UK's economic outlook.

UK DIY Giant Toolstream Enters Administration, 111 Jobs Lost

Toolstream in administration, 111 jobs axed

Major UK DIY distributor Toolstream has collapsed into administration, blaming post-COVID supply issues. 111 jobs have been cut as administrators seek buyers. Read the full story.

Swansea University announces new job cuts as financial pressures mount

Swansea University confirms further job losses

Swansea University opens new voluntary exit schemes for staff as it seeks £25m in savings, with compulsory redundancies not ruled out. The UCU warns of potential industrial action.

Final Week for Birmingham's Christmas Market 2025: Last Chance to Visit

Birmingham Christmas Market 2025 enters final week

Time is running out to experience Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market 2025. The festive attraction departs on Christmas Eve. Discover what's still on offer for your last-minute visit.

UK Inflation Drops to 3.2% in November, Boosting Rate Cut Hopes

UK inflation falls more than expected to 3.2%

UK inflation fell sharply to 3.2% in November, the lowest rate in eight months. The surprise drop, driven by food prices, makes a Bank of England interest rate cut highly likely. Read the full analysis.

Wales Unemployment Nears 100,000 as Economic Inactivity Crisis Deepens

Sharp Rise in Welsh Unemployment to 6.1%

Unemployment in Wales has surged to 6.1%, affecting 94,000 people, while economic inactivity remains stubbornly high at 24.5%. Explore the latest ONS data and political reactions.

Birmingham EV Charger Firm Petalite Cuts Jobs, Seeks Buyer After Administration

Birmingham EV firm Petalite cuts jobs, seeks buyer

Birmingham-based electric vehicle charging manufacturer Petalite enters administration, leading to job losses. Administrators seek a buyer for its proprietary technology. Read the latest.

DWP's New Rules: 900,000 Young Claimants Face Benefit Sanctions

Young benefit claimants warned over new DWP rules

Young Universal Credit claimants risk losing payments if they refuse job offers under strict new DWP rules. The scheme targets 900,000 people to cut the welfare bill. Read the full details.

Seven UK Jobs Most at Risk from AI Replacement in 2025, CIPD Warns

Seven UK jobs most at risk from AI in 2025

New CIPD research reveals the seven roles most likely to be replaced by AI next year. Discover which jobs are at risk and why a national upskilling drive is crucial.

UK Firms Slash Jobs at Fastest Pace Since Pandemic, Bank of England Survey Reveals

UK Job Cuts Hit Fastest Rate Since Pandemic

Private sector employment fell 1.8% in November, the sharpest drop since July 2021. The Bank of England's survey points to a December interest rate cut amid rising inflation expectations. Read the full analysis.

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