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Claer Barrett

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Time to give children the financial education they need

The numerate and money-confident students of today will bring benefits to the UK economy tomorrow

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I’ve seen the future of shopping — and I’m sold on AI

Buying with the help of generative artificial intelligence is like having a personal shopper who knows exactly what I want

11.10.2025 30

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Pension panic grips Generation X

While 45- to 60-year-olds are the least prepared for retirement, Budget rumours are accelerating pension withdrawals

21.09.2025 10

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Credit card points seem increasingly, well, pointless

Frequent flyers will go to incredible lengths to unlock perks as companies tighten the rules

22.06.2025 10

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Would you say ‘I do’ to Tesco’s bog standard wedding gifts?

The cost of living crisis means Brits are walking down the supermarket aisles looking for presents for the happy couple

28.05.2025 4

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This is not just any cyber meltdown: will shoppers forgive M&S?

Customer loyalty is the magic ingredient that should see Marks and Spencer bounce back from this crisis

24.05.2025 10

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We’re not spending cash, so why are we hoarding it?

The value of UK bank notes in circulation has hit a record high, but it may all be under the proverbial mattress

25.04.2025 10

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Can Rachel Reeves start a retail investment revolution?

The chancellor’s Isa reforms must be designed with Gen Z in mind

28.03.2025 8

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Will the police really try to find your stolen iPhone?

Even with the resources to chase after all our stolen handsets, let’s not kid ourselves it would solve the problem

28.02.2025 9

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Will you spend your pension before Rachel Reeves does?

The £40bn impact of the inheritance tax shake-up will prompt more families to spend or gift the money

01.02.2025 20

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For richer, for poorer: the changing finances of divorce

Budget changes make navigating the economic dynamics of relationships more taxing

10.01.2025 4

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We should all sing the praises of City of London churches

These historic buildings remain important places of sanctuary, heritage and inspiration for many

24.12.2024 4

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I’ve had my fill of Black Friday bargains

Will incessant discounts entice online shoppers to splurge — or simply unsubscribe?

29.11.2024 4

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Working people will pay the price of higher taxes for employers

Increasing the burden on companies may not affect workers’ payslips today, but it won’t be long

30.10.2024 6

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Should London’s tax exiles head for Spain, Italy . . .  or Wales?

Recent headlines have prompted remote workers to ask ‘what’s the Welsh for tax break?’

28.09.2024 5

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