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Train hits the buffers at Finsbury: Stock picker sees returns dip

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Finsbury Growth & Income Trust delivered a dismal return of minus 14.1% for the six months to the end of March by share price value.

Burberry boss Joshua Schulman eyes a £12m pay bonanza after boosting shares by a third

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Joshua Schulman was paid £4m the year to March, for his first full year running the British fashion brand, according to its latest annual report.

Punch and Judy show at BP does nobody any favours - least of all the shareholders: RUTH SUNDERLAND

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A boardroom brawl at BP may seem like good entertainment but it is terrible for the image of one of the UK's leading companies.

Britain for sale: Park Plaza hotels owner set to quit City as it weighs £930m Israeli approach

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The hotel giant received an offer worth £22 per share from the Israeli hotel group Fattal, which owns Leonardo Hotels and NYX Hotels.

Bitter war of words as sacked BP chair Albert Manifold fires back over 'lies'

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Albert Manifold claims the effort was led by Amanda Blanc, BP's senior independent director and one of the City's most formidable personalities.

Why now is the 'worst time in 18 years' to be a first-time buyer

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Barratt Redrow chief executive David Thomas , said that it was a 'challenging, very, very difficult' time for young people who are trying to get their foot on the property ladder.

Emma Sleep agrees to stop using 'illegal' pressure selling tactics after court action

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Emma Sleep admitted it broke consumer law by using misleading countdown timers, false 'high demand' messages and 'discount' claims.

Burglary danger zones: These are the areas where residents were MOST likely to suffer a break-in last year

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Police recorded 154,161 residential burglaries across England and Wales in the 12 months to December 2025, a 12% drop on the previous year.

Britain cannot afford a lost generation: Retailers sound alarm as youth joblessness tops 1m

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The BRC warns that 'Britain cannot afford to lose a generation of young talent and ambition' - but the High Street is under pressure from higher taxes and red tape.

Number of people killed or seriously injured on our roads increased last year, provisional data shows

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New provisional figures published by the DfT, based on injuries and casualties reported by police, show that 29,911 people were killed or seriously injured in 2025.

Family cars for less than £275 a month: The 10 best finance deals on popular hatchbacks

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These family motors have more than enough room for a family of four, capacious boots to carry suitcases or a fortnight's grocery haul, and low monthly PCP repayments

Honda's first electric motorcycle could be the game-changer for bikers: We've ridden the WN7

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Honda, the biggest and best-known motorcycle manufacturer in the world, has launched its first ever electric motorcycle. Can the £12,999 EV convert bikers? We've ridden it to find out.

Why must I pay half my tax 'on account' just because I'm self-employed?

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I'm being asked to pay tax for next year 'on account'. People on salaries don't have to pay half their tax in advance, so how is this fair?

New 'crash for cash' scams fraudsters are deploying in different parts of the country revealed

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Motorists are being warned to be extra vigilant for a wave of varying 'crash-for-cash' scams deployed in different parts of the country.

Nick Train's investment trust pledges to do 'whatever it takes' to boost returns

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Finsbury Growth & Income has pledged to do 'whatever it takes' to boost returns for shareholders after a period of weak performance.

First-time buyers drive house price growth as they shell out more for bigger homes

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Data from property website Zoopla reveals that first-time buyers are buying homes worth £10,000 more than a year ago, despite mortgages being more expensive.

Ousted BP chair hits back at 'lies' told by colleagues that 'hide behind anonymity'

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The ousted chairman of BP has hit back again at 'lies' told by colleagues after complaining he was fired 'without warning'.

Britons snap up more private number plates than EVER - can you spot which ones made a canny investment?

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As personalised registrations grow in popularity and returns, here are some tips to turn a profit on plastic.

SSE to ramp up investment in electricity grid after record £3.6bn spend

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SSE has said it expects to increase its investment into the grid to more than £5billion after record spending over the last year.

Monzo Mobile: Britain's biggest digital bank will launch phone contracts this summer

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Monzo banking customers will be able to sign up to one of Monzo Mobile's new Sim-only phone plans for as little as £8 per month.

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