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Sainsbury’s Tightens Focus: The Strategic Logic Behind the £120m Argos Sale

In a move that signals a definitive return to its grocery roots, Sainsbury’s has reached an agreement to offload its Argos financial services arm. The £120 million deal marks the end of an era for the...

Aug 1, 2026 4 min read

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A Simple £900 HMRC Cheque Sparked a Banking Nightmare. Here’s Why It’s Getting Harder to Cash In.

When a routine tax refund from HMRC arrived in the post, one woman thought her financial week was looking up. Instead, she found herself trapped in a bureaucratic loop that highlights the growing disc...

May 14, 2026 5 min read