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Claire's Accessories could be saved by owner of TG Jones

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The jewellery and accessories chain appointed administrators for its UK and Ireland business last month after filing for bankruptcy in the US.

Sky to cut 600 UK jobs as it slims down its tech team following the launch of new streaming platforms

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The media giant has launched a consultation on changes affecting some 900 employees. Around two thirds of those are expected to lose their jobs.

An alternative to Premium Bonds? Major building society launches savings account with £5,000 prize

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There are 10 cash prizes to be won each month, and savers could potentially win £5,000 if they put money in the account for 11 months in a row.

Apprentice finalist scoops £20m payday after buying Lord Sugar out

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Susie Ma, 36, who took part in the 2011 series of The Apprentice , has taken back full control of her business, Tropic Skincare, after buying out Lord Alan Sugar in 2023.

The death of diesel? Market share drops almost 90% in 10 years

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Diesel sales have collapsed in the last decade new research found. In 2015 one in two new cars was diesel, but today just one in 17 are. And the main reason is the Dieselgate scandal.

Is this the death of diesel? Market share drops almost 90% in 10 years after dieselgate destroyed trust

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Diesel sales have collapsed in the last decade new research found. In 2015 one in two new cars was diesel, but today just one in 17 are. And the main reason is the Dieselgate scandal.

Morrisons boss flags 'significant cost pressures' amid consumer squeeze

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The boss of Morrisons has said shoppers are 'feeling the squeeze' as the grocer battles a slowdown in sales growth and higher costs following the Budget.

Ben & Jerry's co-founder quits after feud with Unilever over Gaza

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The Vermont-based brand previously sued its parent company over alleged efforts to silence it and described the Gaza conflict as 'genocide'.

Aldi announces 23 new stores as part of record £1.6BN expansion

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The German-owned supermarket says it plans to open 80 stores across 2026 and 2027 as part of the record investment.

Aldi announces 23 new stores as part of record £1.6BILLION expansion - see if your town is getting one on our full list and map

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The German-owned supermarket says it plans to open 80 stores across 2026 and 2027 as part of the record investment.

UK house price growth slows in July - but north outperforms south

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The average sold house price went up by 2.8% in the year to July, but more affordable parts of the country saw far bigger rises.

House price growth slows in July - but northern regions vastly outperform the south

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The average sold house price went up by 2.8% in the year to July, but more affordable parts of the country saw far bigger rises.

How millions with illnesses like arthritis or asthma can get £30,000 FREE for home improvements

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Millions of homeowners and their families with common chronic health conditions could claim up to £30,000 towards making their homes warmer, Money Mail can reveal.

Moonpig shares soar as subscribers top 1m and AI stickers prove a hit

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Strong demand for product personalisation and artificial intelligence tech helped buoy the firm's bottom line in recent months, Moonpig said.

What sticky inflation means for you: CPI remains at 3.8% - what happens next?

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Inflation remained at 3.8% in the year to August. What does this mean for your finances and where does it leave the Bank of England on rate hikes?

My daughter loaned me £9,900 to boost my state pension - but I've been left in limbo for 18 months

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Julie Stewart (pictured) was on track to get just £134 a week when she reached state pension age in November 2023.

A record 17.5 million fines could be dished out by parking 'cowboys' this year as Labour dithers over a planned crackdown on rogue firms

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Ruthless private firms have already slapped drivers with 4.3 million tickets between April and June - an average of 2,000 every hour - as ministers face fresh calls to get tough on them.

Beware online romancers claiming to be in the army or working on an oil rig, major bank warns

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Lloyds Bank is warning of a sharp uptick in romance scams targeting older customers with thousands of pounds of savings being lost to this ruse.

Deadline to opt out of Winter Fuel Payment has passed: What should you do now?

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All pensioners will receive the Winter Fuel Payment this year unless they opted out by midnight on 15 September - but it will be clawed back if your income is £35k-plus.

Failed home sales cost buyers and sellers £560million annually

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Britain's 'outdated' home buying and selling process is costing home movers £560m every year due to failed transactions, a leading high street bank today reveals.