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Further relief for borrowers as two more mortgage lenders cut rates

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Two more mortgage lenders have announced they are slashing rates across some home loan deals.

Uzbekistan national investment fund confirms London listing in rare boost to the City

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Uzbekistan's national investment fund has confirmed plans to list in London, marking the country's first foray into global stock markets.

British Gas launches fixed energy tariff £250 below predicted July price cap - but be quick if you want to sign up

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British Gas has launched a new energy deal that offers good savings on the predicted level of the upcoming July cap, but you need to be quick - it closes soon.

Chinese car lookalikes for EVERY type of driver: The bargain copycat motors outperforming top European brands

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Chinese cars from makers such as BYD and Chery have a similar aesthetic and feel to brands such as Vauxhall, Volkswagen and Mercedes, for example.

How to up your chance of winning big in the new £1billion Powerball (and why you SHOULDN'T use your birthday as your lottery numbers)

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Who wants to be a billionaire? If you have any sense, you'll be shouting 'Me!' from the rooftops.

Tesco says 'uncertainty' caused by Middle East war is weighing on outlook for the year

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Ken Murphy, who runs Britain's biggest supermarket, said the group had poached customers from rivals over the past last year 'despite cost pressures from new regulation.'

Beauty Tech Group cashes in on LED face mask boom with record sales

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Sharing its maiden annual results since its flotation last year, boss Laurence Newman said there was 'significant momentum' in the group despite cost of living pressures on consumers.

Nine top jobs paying up to £75k which bosses are eager to fill - with no industry experience needed

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Finding a job is getting harder as unemployment rises - almost 1.9 million Brits were out of work in the three months to January, according to latest figures.

From cows mooing in the milk aisle to price changes every hour - the tricks supermarkets are plotting to get you to spend more

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Shoppers are set to be bombarded with fresh tricks to make us raise our spending over the next few years as retailers adopt the latest technologies.

Dunelm warns profits could slip as Iran war rocks consumer spending

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The homewares retailer said trading in March had softened as shoppers delayed purchases amid uncertainty caused by the conflict.

Rents DIDN'T rise at the start of this year for first time in almost a decade: What do tenants now pay in your area?

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Monthly rents at the beginning of the year stagnated for the first time since 2017, in welcome news for cash-strapped tenants.

Schroders and Ashmore hit by withdrawals as war in Iran troubles investors

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Chief executive Richard Oldfield said trading had started strongly in its first quarter, before market sentiment deteriorated in March.

Our flights were cancelled because of Iran conflict but travel agent Opodo won't refund our £2,675: CRANE ON THE CASE

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My husband and I booked flights to Islamabad to deal with some family matters, after our son sadly died aged 33. However, this was disrupted by the Iran conflict.

Bank of England boss warns over risk of a global financial meltdown that chimes with 2008

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Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey, pictured, said 'the conflict in the Middle East has resulted in a substantial shock to the global economy'.

Easyjet losses widen as airline takes a £25m hit on soaring fuel costs amid Iran war

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Easyjet expects to make a hefty loss in its first half and said war in the Middle East added £25m to its fuel bill in March.

Bank of England chief hints interest rates could rise - but says it will not rush to make the 'difficult' decision

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The Bank of England is facing a 'difficult' decision on interest rates as the Middle East conflict pushes up prices, the Governor has warned.

Landlord exodus: 220,000 rental properties to disappear this year as Renters' Rights Act arrives

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Buy-to-let has ballooned over the last 15 years, but this is now sliding into reverse as landlords fear increased regulation.

If I give £425k to my son to buy a house for me to live in rent free can I avoid inheritance tax AND care bills?

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Would the cash I give my son to buy this new property fall outside of my estate and potentially for calculation of care costs? Nick Nesbitt of Forvis Mazars replies.

I've spoken to the world's top bankers, says City guru ALEX BRUMMER. The mood's bleaker than I've ever seen. It's about to all come down... I saw the last crash coming, now we should be terrified

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It is true that the International Monetary Fund's annual gathering of finance ministers and bankers often seems to be held during a state of crisis.

Saga shares hit six-year high as booming demand for cruises boosts profits

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The boss of the travel and insurance firm said it was protected against any downturn in confidence due its 'affluent' older customer base, who travel out of the peak summer holiday season.

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