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Your Money
07:36, 22 JUL 2026
º£½ÇÊÓÆµ inflation falls in June but analysts warn of future rise
Bank Of England
The ONS reported that consumer price index inflation stood at 2.6 per cent
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Thames Water returns to profit but debt mountain swells to £20bn
Finance
It comes as creditors battle to secure a rescue deal for the utilities firm
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Thames Water nearer to nationalisation after government rejects rescue deal
Politics
The environment secretary is concerned it would put an 'undue burden' on consumers
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South West Water boss says group must 'rebuild trust' after making £92.6m profit
South West
Pennon has swung back into the black for the full year
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New 50p celebrating Wallace and Gromit and Shaun the Sheep unveiled by Royal Mint
Your Money
The coin marks 50 years of the Academy Award-winning Bristol studio
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18 creatures shortlisted to feature on British banknotes - and the public can vote
Bank Of England
The Bank of England is encouraging people to choose their favourites
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'Useful' garage storage solutions to neatly organise tools branded 'fantastic quality'
Shopping
BiGDUG currently has money off its garage collection, with products ranging from storage bins to shelving units
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Santander to shut 44 bank branches with 291 jobs at risk
Retail & High Street
The high street bank has said the closures are part of an 'overhaul' of its network
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Ovo Energy to pay out £2.7m to customers over warm home discount scheme delays
Energy
Some of the most vulnerable customers were left without the support they were entitled to during the coldest winter months, according to Ofgem
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Pay of FTSE 100 bosses ‘overtakes average º£½ÇÊÓÆµ salary in less than three days’
Your Money
The average yearly salary for chief executives of º£½ÇÊÓÆµ blue chips stands at £4.4m
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Bristol Airport blames Rachel Reeves' Budget for hike in car park charges
Transport
The transport hub is hoping the increased price will discourage high volumes of people choosing to drop off and pick up
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Wessex Water to pay £11m following investigation by Ofwat
Your Money
The utilities provider is being told to pay out over failures to adequately operate and maintain its wastewater network
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Major upgrade to º£½ÇÊÓÆµ energy infrastructure to push up household bills
Energy
Ofgem has announced a five-year plan to improve Britain's energy network that will cost billions of pounds
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Wetherspoon's boss Tim Martin says 'maximum' 20p breakfast increase next year
Food and Drink
The announcement comes despite warnings of inflation across the hospitality sector.
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200 Cornwall homes could be hit by Rachel Reeves' 'mansion tax'
property news
The new high-value council tax surcharge was announced in the Chancellor's Budget
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Wessex Water should pay £11m over wastewater failures, says regulator
Environment
The company will not be able to cover the cost of the enforcement action through its customers or increases to bills
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Bank of England holds interest rates and says inflation has ‘peaked’
Economy
The central bank has also upgraded its outlook for the economy
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Thousands of pensioners claim back more than 10k after being overcharged
By City AM
It comes as HMRC has vowed to overhaul the way it collects tax on pension withdrawals from April this year
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South West Water owner to raise £490m through rights issue as household bills set to increase
South West
Pennon Group has confirmed it will also increase its dividend payment to investors as it prepares to hike prices for customers
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Which water companies are in financial trouble – and which paid out bonuses?
Your Money
Water regulator Ofwat is clamping down on poorly performing firms
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Opinion: What Donald Trump's election to president means for your money
Your Money
"For Europe, Trump’s policies could be particularly disruptive"
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Treasury minister defends pay packet of new value-for-money chief
The Budget
Darren Jones, Bristol North West MP, said "it is right" to pay David Goldstone for his time
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Christmas appeal: Companies urged to help children at risk of hunger over the holidays
Christmas
Business Live's sister site Bristol Live is launching an appeal to make sure children on free school meals in Bristol are fed over the festive season
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What are the options for my pension when I retire?
Your Money
A look at what choices are on offer when it comes to accessing your pension in retirement
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