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Welsh council will force homeowners to sell empty properties

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Owners of properties left empty in a popular Welsh tourist spot will be forced by the council to sell up in a new scheme, it has emerged.

Rentokil hires US-based chief executive - sparking fears it could move to New York stock market

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American Mike Duffy will replace Andy Ransom, who announced his retirement last year after 12 years in the top job.

The 20 towns where house prices are forecast to rise MOST in 2026

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Towns and cities across Scotland and northern England will perform best, while the south is set to suffer according to Zoopla.

How you can earn £10,000 from cashback: The deals that give you free cash on shopping and investments - and ones that could COST you money

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Cashback can be lucrative but others are poor deals and could even leave you out of pocket. We sort through the best cashback offers out there.

Shoezone bemoans National Living Wage pressures as profits slide

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Shoezone posted lower profits on Tuesday, blaming declining consumer confidence and 'highly adverse' Government policies.

'We stand in full solidarity with Fed': Bailey and Lagarde among 11 central bank chiefs to defend independence after Trump attack on Powell

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Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey yesterday joined a global coalition of central bank chiefs rallying to defend the principle of independence after Donald Trump's attack on the US Federal Reserve.

Building society launches 100% mortgage to help renters get on property ladder with no deposit

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The 'rent to own' mortgage is designed to help renters who could afford to pay a mortgage, but struggle to raise a 5% or 10% deposit.

EU set to relax tariffs on Chinese EVs as demand for cheap Far East models rocket

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The European Commission has published guidance that would see Chinese EV makers set minimum prices for their electric vehicles.

TSB launches £200 current account switching deal as competition between banks ramps up

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TSB has kicked off the new year with a new bank switching bonus worth £200.

Warhammer maker Games Workshop shares dip despite record half-year performance

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Games Workshop has increased its dividend again after reporting a record year for sales, despite taking a hit from President Trump's tariffs.

Best Lifetime Isa providers: How Lisas work and top platforms

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You can save up to £4,000 a year in a Lifetime Isa and get a 25% top up on contributions. Here's how Lifetime Isas work, what types are available, and their benefits and pitfalls.

Rachel Reeves set to cut VAT on public electric car charging to offset fears EV demand will plummet when pay-per-mile tax kicks in

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The Government is could make EV charging on the public network cheaper by clashing VAT by 15%. The aim is to stop EV demand being killed from pay-per-mile tax in 2028.

Pubs are the 'whipping boy' in Labour's 'wanton' destruction of business, says brewery chief

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The measures taken by this current government to increase tax and the burden of law on landlords and pubs will decimate this beloved and critical sector.

Persimmon beats sales forecasts but expects no improvement in market this year despite Labour's house building plans

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The housebuilder reported a 12% increase in new home completions to 11,905 in 2025, with the average private selling price rising 5% to around £301,000.

Premier Inn owner faces £35million business rates hit as it warns of 'damaging' Government policies

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Premier Inn owner Whitbread has warned that the proposed changes in business rates will cost the company £35million from 2027.

How I turned £300 into £30,000 with crypto: How you can make money, the pitfalls that could bring heavy losses... and five coins to consider

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IT engineer Petr Chromy is that delighted his crypto investments have soared a hundred times in value. However, the 32-year-old admits it has been a bumpy ride

I have £200,000 invested in a Isa but just £3,000 in my rainy day fund: Should I keep more cash?

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I have less than £3,000 in cash savings, well below the recommended amount. How much money should I be holding in cash?

Are YOU addicted to Rightmove? MILLIONS say they look at homes online every week... with no intention to move

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Whether they are fantasising about their dream home or just being nosey, 60% of Britons say they have searched property websites in their spare time.

The Premium Bonds winners in Iran, Russia and Syria who have scooped £17,400 in prizes since 2020

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Overseas Premium Bonds holders across the globe have bagged thousands of pounds worth of Premium Bonds prizes.

Low financial confidence 'locking the door' on British entrepreneurship, says new taskforce

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Britain is missing out on a generation of start-ups because entrepreneurs lack financial literacy, says a new taskforce of business owners and accountants.

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