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Cash is the most popular way for young adults to receive financial gifts at Christmas, according to research for Link (Peter Byrne/PA)

Cash is king among Gen-Zs hoping for financial gifts this Christmas – survey

Rachel Reeves smiling while on a visit to Sunderland

Nigel Farage ‘hasn’t got a clue’ how to fix the economy, says Rachel Reeves

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Wall Street stocks rally at end of choppy week for global markets

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Direct Line launches new motor insurance products on price comparison website

Rachel Reeves visit to Darwen

Government borrowing falls to lowest November level in three years

An elderly lady sitting at home with her electric fire on

Pensioners urged not to miss key winter fuel payment deadline on Saturday

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer meeting Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves at Downing Street

‘Cloudy’ economic outlook looms over Labour as 2024 draws to a close

Mike Ashley

Boohoo shareholders deny Mike Ashley seat on board after boardroom battle

A woman carrying shopping bags

UK retail sales improve despite weaker trading at clothing stores

New cars lined up on a lot

Car production fell by almost a third in November – industry body

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Avanti bosses should ‘get back round the table’ to resolve strike, says minister

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Royal Mail sale to Czech billionaire gets national security clearance

General view of the London City skyline

FTSE slumps as Bank of England holds interest rates

A pair of lime and gin cocktails in fancy glasses

Soho House shares rocket after consortium tables £1.4bn takeover offer

The cranes of Harland & Wolff

Deal to save Harland and Wolff ‘vote of confidence in UK’ – Business Secretary

Waves crash over a sea swimmer dressed in a Santa hat and beard

Ban water bill increases until Santa swims are no longer cancelled – MP