Hedged claims are ones written with attribution or uncertainty
(“reportedly”, “according to”). A higher rate is
not a fault: it is often careful sourcing.
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80%
Environment
5%
Health
5%
Politics
5%
Technology
5%
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The Bank of England has kept interest rates unchanged for the fifth meeting in a row but has indicated it could raise them if the Iran war escalates. assertive
🔮 Before the US-Israeli war with Iran, rates had been expected to fall in 2026, but the economic fallout from the conflict has pushed up inflation across the globe, making cuts unlikely. assertive
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If you're working towards buying your first home you might feel like everything is stacked against you - but recent changes could help you get a mortgage. mixed
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One call to your energy supplier to ensure your name is on the electricity bill may mean you are in line for a £150 discount this winter – but you need to get in before the deadline. mixed
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You may be among the one million people, mostly women, who will receive letters explaining how you are eligible for top-up pension payments - and it's not a scam. assertive
🔮 Someone on a typical two-year deal, and borrowing £250,000 is likely to pay £120 more a month in mortgage repayments than they would have had they secured the deal at the start of March when the US-Israeli strikes began. assertive
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The state pension is expected to top £13,000 a year, reigniting the debate about its long-term affordability and generational fairness. assertive
🔮 That remains lower than the rate of rising prices in general, but the property portal has forecast annual rent rises among privately rented homes will hit 4% or 5% by the end of the year. assertive
🔮 In Catie and Phil's case, the alternative flight offered would not have arrived until Saturday morning - four days into their week-long holiday. assertive
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Policymakers at the Bank of England are expected to keep interest rates unchanged despite price rises accelerating due to the prolonged conflict in the Middle East. assertive
🔮 Currently a 5% deposit on the current average UK house price of £272,000 plus moving costs and legal fees - will set you back about £16,850, according to financial information service Moneyfacts. assertive
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Household energy prices are set to soar in January, with a typical annual bill forecast to jump by £276, figures shared with the BBC reveal. assertive
🔮 Energy UK said domestic gas prices, which rose on Thursday, and forecasts of steep rises in January meant inaction would lead to a longer-term, more costly and deeper crisis. assertive
🔮 "Average fixed mortgage rates rising back to three-year highs will be disastrous news for borrowers," said Rachel Springall, finance expert at Moneyfacts. assertive
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Banknotes are getting a nature makeover - and the Bank of England has revealed the four creatures that will feature on our money. assertive
🔮 This could lead to more demand for advice on how to deal with debts – but, if you are struggling and need help, there are some traps to avoid. assertive
🔮 Average payments of about £829 are expected under the rules published by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
However, legal challenges to the scheme - which will be heard in February 2027 -mean compensation calculations and payments have been delayed. mixed
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