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Tom Belger
Tom Belger is an award-winning journalist from London who reports and edits for Yahoo Finance UK, specialising in business, finance, politics and social affairs. He was previously a senior social affairs reporter at the Liverpool Echo, and has written for a wide range of national outlets.
Yahoo Finance UKBudget 2021: The winners and losers in UK business
Many companies breathed a sigh of relief at extended support, but others warn of major gaps in Rishi Sunak's budget.
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Budget 2021: Stamp duty cuts extended and 5% deposit mortgages from April
The property industry welcomed the plans, but some warn the measures could have a 'sting in the tail' for future buyers.
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What to watch: Pound rises ahead of budget, Stellantis dividend, Persimmon soars, European PMIs
A daily overview of the top business, market, and economic stories you should be watching today in the UK, Europe, and abroad.
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UK economy shrinks but business optimism soars ahead of Budget
Industry PMI data shows the toll of lockdown ahead of chancellor Rishi Sunak's 2021 Budget.
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UK stocks higher as Rishi Sunak unveils budget and stronger UK economy forecasts
Chancellor Rishi Sunak balanced extending stimulus crisis support with paving the way for higher corporation taxes to plug a fiscal black hole.
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125,000 UK employers have handed back ï¿¡700m in furlough grants
Exclusive: Figures show almost one in 10 employers has handed back some furlough cash ahead of a likely extension at the Budget.
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What to watch: Foxtons and eBay deals, Flutter merger costs, Boohoo shock
A daily overview of the top business, market, and economic stories you should be watching today in the UK, Europe, and abroad.
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Taylor Wimpey unveils ï¿¡125m cladding fund as dividend returns
Shares in the housebuilder leapt despite completions, sales and profits plunging in 2020.
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UK stocks rise as house prices and online grocery sales both hit record highs
Global stock markets had a mixed day after Monday's rebound and last week's sell-off.
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Boris Johnson tells farmers UK 'won't compromise' on high food standards
The UK prime minister sought to relieve fears at the virtual National Farmers' Union (NFU) conference.
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What to watch: Ocado and Just Eat hit as lockdown eases, HSBC dividend, UK unemployment higher
A daily overview of the top business, market, and economic stories you should be watching today in the UK, Europe, and abroad.
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The reason why Brits got a 4.7% phantom pay rise in December
Official figures show average pay rising at its fastest rate since 2008, despite many household incomes taking a hit during the pandemic.
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Market sell-off continues despite 'end in sight' for lockdown in England
Stocks took a hit in Europe amid investor fears global recovery could fuel surging inflation and tighter monetary policy.
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UK unemployment rate rises to highest level since early 2016
Official jobs figures underline the continued toll of COVID-19 despite prime minister Boris Johnson promising 'the end is in sight.'
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Cleaners' union warns of rising job cuts and poverty as furlough cut-off looms
Calls are growing to extend furlough and force employers to safeguard jobs, with some cleaners struggling to afford food and lay-offs reported to be on the rise.
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Shops could reopen from 12 April under lockdown exit plans, Boris Johnson announces
UK prime minister Boris Johnson unveiled when lockdown restrictions on non-essential shops and other areas could be lifted in an announcement on Monday.
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Businesses await UK prime minister Boris Johnson's roadmap out of lockdown
Hospitality, retail and other sectors hope prime minister Boris Johnson will confirm England's reopening plans in a speech later on Monday.
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Labour leader pledges 'recovery bond,' big government and partnership with business
Keir Starmer used a major speech to promise a recovery bond, start-up loans for firms and a better relationship with business.
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Calls for tax breaks on hiring as 1.9 million people out of work for six months
UK chancellor Rishi Sunak faces heavy pressure to extend support for firms and jobs at his 2021 budget next month.
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TV ad spending slumped ï¿¡24.4bn last year as COVID-19 and streaming services hit sales
Broadcast TV companies suffered as the pandemic "paralysed production" for swathes of shows, and advertisers cut back amid a global economic downturn.