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Buyers could be fined if they pull out of a house purchase under Labour plans

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Binding conditional contracts could financially commit a buyer to purchasing a home as early as the stage of having an offer accepted.

Iran reaps a peace dividend - but can we really expect it to remain peaceful? asks ALEX BRUMMER

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Football fever, by-elections and central bank decisions have obscured the baffling outcomes of President Trump's accord with Iran.

Premier Inn owner Whitbread eyes bumper summer as UK bookings boom

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Boss Dominic Paul said a rise in air fares stoked by the Iran war could push Britons to holiday in the UK, where it makes nearly 90% of its revenue.

Britain too weak to start putting up interest rates now, warns Bailey as Bank of England votes to hold

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The Bank's Monetary Policy Committee voted by a 7-2 majority to maintain its benchmark rate at 3.75% despite fears of rising inflation

City watchdog drops probe into power station operator Drax's environmental biomass claims

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Drax, which was once the UK's largest coal-fired power plant, imports millions of tonnes of wood pellets from Canada every year.

Tesco boss warns Labour again over 'unnecessary' price caps and denies profiteering from soaring petrol costs

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Ken Murphy said caps were unnecessary as the ultra-competitive nature of the grocery market meant firms were forced to keep prices down.

IG is paying up to £3,000 in free shares when you open an account - but there's a big catch

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The latest deal from IG offers an eye-catching amount in free shares, but as ever the devil is in the detail. Find out how the deal stacks up.

Some eight million British workers don't have any emergency savings

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An estimated 8.2 million people have no financial buffer to fall back on in the event of a shock, according to the data from the City of London Corporation.

Warsh heralds a new era: New Fed boss cuts the guff and proves he's no Trump lackey, says ALEX BRUMMER

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The first interest rate setting meeting for new US Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh, pictured, was always going to be an arresting event.

Bank of England HOLDS rates at 3.75 per cent - as steady inflation slashes chances of a hike later this year

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The Bank of England held interest rates at 3.75 per cent today despite other central banks raising rates following the inflation shock caused by the Iran war.

Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75%: What it means for your mortgage and savings

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While rates were previously expected to fall this year, worries about an inflation spike caused by the conflict in Iran have led the Bank to behave cautiously.

NatWest boss Paul Thwaite becomes latest bank chief to admit that some jobs in the industry will be taken by AI

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NatWest boss Paul Thwaite has become the latest banking chief to admit that artificial intelligence (AI) will take over some jobs in the sector.

Marks Electrical ordered to refund 40,000 customers following probe by competition watchdog

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Marks Electrical is managing the refunds and affected consumers will receive a letter or email. Some refunds have already been paid.

Why the new Porsche Taycan fakes gear changes to make EVs more exciting

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A sweet gear shift is an element on many car fans' wishlists, which is a problem for electric cars. Now Porsche has added clever technology to spice things up.

Britain for sale: Intertek agrees £10.7bn takeover by Swedish firm EQT

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Intertek now becomes the latest British firm to fall into foreign hands, amid a takeover frenzy that has seen predators scouring the London stock market for firms they can snap up cheaply.

Economic case for an EV is getting stronger - but only for those who can charge at home

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The AA president said that while higher fuel prices had made more drivers consider going electric, 'Not every driver is ready to switch tomorrow.'

Premier Inn 'outperforming' wider hotels market as job cuts loom

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In Premier Inn UK, total accommodation sales rose 3% on a year ago in the 13 weeks to 28 May. Total revenue per room edged up 2%.

Tesco sales slow amid 'ongoing uncertainty' caused by Iran war

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Tesco reported a slowdown in sales in the first quarter as households cut back on spending in the face of 'ongoing uncertainty'.

Impax Environmental Trust hits out at FCA for allowing Saba takeover

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Impax Environmental Markets has been been seized by its largest shareholder Saba Capital, run by infamous fund manager Boaz Weinstein.

Tax hikes and uncertainty make life in Britain less appealing to the wealthy

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The migration consultancy Henley & Partners said tax reforms, fiscal uncertainty and policy changes were prompting wealthy families in Britain to 'reassess their options'.

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