Finance

UK energy bills are set to fall from April 2026 after Ofgem’s latest price cap decision. Around seven million households could save over £200, with further risks linked to 2029.

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What April’s £200 energy bill cut means for UK households — and what happens after 2029

UK unemployment has risen to 5.2%, lifting expectations of a March 2026 interest rate cut. Markets now price in a Bank of England move, with implications for investors, sterling, bonds and housing.

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UK interest rate cut likely in March as unemployment rises: what investors in Britain need to know

Merton Council confirms the core element of Council Tax is frozen from April 2026, with a 2% Adult Social Care Precept applied for 2026/27. Learn how council tax bills are structured, what the precept funds, and what to check on your bill.

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Why is Merton changing council tax in April 2026 – and what does it really mean for households

Lloyds Banking Group confirms 95 UK branch closures between May 2026 and March 2027, affecting Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland customers as the lender cuts its high street presence.

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Why Lloyds is closing 95 UK bank branches in 2026–27 and what it means for customers

Bitcoin stabilises above $70,000 on Monday, 9 February, after sharp volatility. Markets assess ETF inflows, leverage reduction and key technical levels as traders evaluate a possible move to $81,000.

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Bitcoin passes stress test as markets assess chances of a move towards $81,000 this week

Zurich’s £8bn takeover of Beazley lifts the beazley share price and sharpens scrutiny of London’s stock market as another FTSE 100 insurer faces a potential exit amid global consolidation.

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Zurich agrees £8bn Beazley takeover, lifting beazley share price and fuelling City market concerns

Several solicitors’ offices linked to PM Law Group have closed across Cumbria without notice, prompting scrutiny from the legal regulator and leaving clients uncertain about ongoing cases, files and client funds.

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PM Law Group-linked solicitor offices close across Cumbria, triggering regulatory scrutiny and client concern

Bitcoin has fallen below $76,000 after a 40% slide from its November record. This article includes a detailed table tracking prices, drawdowns, ETF flows, liquidations and key technical levels from Nov 2025 to 3 Feb 2026.

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Bitcoin drops 40% from record high: detailed price table from November 2025 to February 2026

Gold and silver prices today UK fell on 2 February 2026 as a post-rally correction intensified. Sterling prices reflected dollar strength, margin-driven selling and shifting expectations on inflation, interest rates and risk.

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Gold and silver prices today UK: market signals on 2 February 2026

Betfred founders Fred and Peter Done top the UK biggest taxpayers list with £400.1m, as Harry Styles and Anthony Joshua feature in the Sunday Times Tax List of top UK taxpayers in 2026.

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Harry Styles and Anthony Joshua join UK’s biggest taxpayers as Betfred founders top list

HMRC introduces a new 2026 penalty points system; fines start at £200 for repeated late tax submissions, affecting sole traders and landlords.

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Will HMRC’s 2026 penalty points system make UK taxpayers pay £200 for late returns

Bitcoin’s early-2026 sell-off reflects tightening liquidity, a stronger dollar and rising macro risk. What the downturn means for UK investors, long-term holders and short-term traders.

Bitcoin | liquidity | macro risk | UK investors

Why is Bitcoin falling in 2026 as tightening liquidity forces a repricing of crypto risk

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