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Legitimate £70 pension top-up letters arrive for low earners—here's how to verify

Around one million people will receive genuine HMRC letters about pension top-up payments worth typically £70. The scheme compensates low earners who missed tax relief due to their pension scheme type. HMRC will never contact via text, email or phone.

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EU braces for 300,000 manufacturing job cuts as China expands supply chain dominance

Eurometal warns of 300,000 EU manufacturing job losses in 2026 due to Chinese competition in supply chains. The trade body will stage a symbolic protest at the European Commission on 7 September, featuring 10 coffins representing threatened sectors.

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China Launches $54bn Capital Push for Banks and Insurers Amid Growth Slowdown

China is deploying a $54 billion recapitalization programme across state banks and insurers to sustain lending and stock market investment as economic growth slows. The finance ministry will cover over 80% of costs, with major lenders like ICBC and Agricultural Bank raising capital through share ...

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JLR confirms 4,000 job cuts as voluntary redundancy scheme opens

Jaguar Land Rover confirms 4,000 job cuts over two years as part of £1.7bn cost-saving drive. Voluntary redundancy window opens until 4 October, with compulsory redundancies possible if needed.

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How to spot a genuine bargain: what the law says about retail discounts

As the government prepares to crack down on misleading discounts, experts explain what constitutes a genuine price reduction and how retailers can legally advertise sales.

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M&S launches £28 bodysuit with hip padding to create hourglass silhouette

Marks & Spencer has launched a £28 bodysuit with hip padding designed to create an hourglass silhouette, joining Kim Kardashian's Skims in the growing market for enhancement-focused shapewear that adds volume rather than compresses.

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Reform pledges £15,000 tax-free allowance within first 100 days if elected

Reform UK pledges to raise the tax-free personal allowance to £15,000 within the first 100 days of taking office, a move the party says would save most taxpayers £500 annually and remove 2.9 million people from income tax. The policy, costing £17.7bn initially, would be funded through £80bn in pu...

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Canada holds more trade leverage against US than appearances suggest

Canada's position as a top export market for 26 US states and top-three market for 45 states gives it significant leverage in the trade dispute, despite the US being the larger economy overall.

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Branson blames 'foolish leaders' for war-driven flight price surge

Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson has blamed rising flight prices on geopolitical conflict in the Middle East, citing disrupted oil production and surging jet fuel costs. Airlines including Virgin Atlantic, Ryanair and EasyJet have introduced fuel surcharges and reduced capacity in response.

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Trump Demands Fed Rate Cut or Threatens Trade Halt as August Jobs Surge

Trump threatened Friday to halt trade with countries unless the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, citing strong August jobs data. The Fed faces inflation above its 2% target and is scheduled to meet September 15-16 to decide on rates.

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US adds 162,000 jobs in August as hospitality and education surge

US employment surged in August with 162,000 jobs added—nearly triple analyst forecasts—driven by hospitality and education hiring, raising expectations for Federal Reserve rate increases.

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Xbox Limits Cloud Gaming to 15 Hours Monthly for Game Pass Ultimate rs

Microsoft is introducing monthly time caps on cloud gaming for Game Pass rs starting November 2026, with Ultimate members limited to 15 hours monthly. The move reflects rising infrastructure costs and marks a shift from unlimited access.

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