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Thames muddies the water: Utility giant is fighting a rising tide of debt and sewage, says ALEX BRUMMER

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The very mention of Thames Water, as Britain battles through drought with seaside resorts infested with E. coli, provokes an apoplectic reaction.

Plus500 wins big on the World Cup to deliver its highest first-half revenues in three years

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Plus500 has moved into the booming predictions markets sector - which allows clients to bet on the outcome of real-world events such as elections.

Aviva investors urged not to fall into 'trap' set by US predator looking to buy shares on the cheap

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US predator Litani has written to 100,000 of Aviva's individual investors offering them £5.30 for each of their shares - well below last night's closing price of £7.07.

Revolut secures French banking licence as it steps up expansion across Europe

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Revolut was granted the licence by the banking regulator and the ECB, meaning it can offer French customers a wider range of loans, mortgages and savings products.

The eye-watering true cost of adult children living at home and steps to get them out... without a family feud

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In a worrying phenomenon, many parents are seeing their 20-something children forced to move straight back in after graduation.

Top fund choices that could turn £100 a month into a six-figure pot

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One of the simplest ways to get rich is to invest a regular sum every month. It doesn't have to be a huge amount, so long as you stick with it.

Moving in with a partner? New rules may mean they could demand YOUR savings if you split up - this is how to protect yourself

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Couples who live together to share the bills or who never intended to build a lifelong relationship could have a claim on each other's wealth when they move apart, lawyers have revealed.

'Rip-off' parking charges of up to £30-a-day are driving tourists away from Britain's seaside towns

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Parking at some seaside destinations now costs between £20 and £30 for six hours or longer, with councils effectively clawing back any savings the Government has given families.

Setback for John Lewis as department store chief steps down after less than three years in the job

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This leadership change announcement comes weeks after the chair of John Lewis Partnership warned of tough trading conditions.

Seven UK company shares to pick for lavish dividend payouts

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When the Dutch East India Company began sailing to Asia, voyages were risky and expensive - expeditions needed money and investors were not always easy to find.

We're unable to buy our dream flat because mortgage valuation found too many rental properties in the same building - what can we do?

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My partner and I are in the process of buying a two bedroom apartment in a block of flats. Everything was going smoothly until the mortgage valuation.

Harvey Nichols will collapse without a rescue deal, directors warn, as Frasers eyes takeover

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Mike Ashley's Frasers Group, which owns House of Fraser and Sports Direct, has emerged as the front-runner to buy Harvey Nichols.

Ebay and Vinted sellers could face further tax crackdown to fund Burnham's business rates cut, accountants warn

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Individuals who sell secondhand items online could face another crackdown as the Government looks to fund its spending commitments, accountants have warned.

Beyoncé buys full control of her whisky brand SirDavis from LVMH

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Beyonce has taken full control of the whisky brand SirDavis after French luxury goods group LVMH offloaded its stake to the popstar.

Thames Water faces backlash after handing finance chief £1m signing-on fee as it battles mounting debt

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Thames Water is facing renewed calls for it to be taken into public ownership after it handed its finance boss a £1million signing-on fee.

Former rugby star set for £45million windfall after selling drinks business to owner of Vimto

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Gary Lavin, who played for Leinster and Harlequins, has struck a deal that will see London-listed Nichols buy his business VitHit for £64million.

SMALL CAP IDEA: PR firm Pathos Communications has replaced favours with a repeatable process

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Omar Hamdi spent close to seven years inside that world's supply side, presenting and publishing at BBC One Wales, BBC Radio 2, The Independent and elsewhere.

Best cash Isa rates: Our pick of the five top deals

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We pick our five favourite cash Isas for savers. This is essential reading to help you choose a top savings account for your money that can also protect you from tax.

I'm sure my tax bill was bungled but HMRC insists its computer got it right: STEVE WEBB investigates

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Even though I have written to and phoned HMRC, it is still maintaining that the calculation is correct.

Humanoid robots are coming for more than our jobs, says RUTH SUNDERLAND

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So-called 'embodied AI' has a physical form such as a robot, a drone, or a driverless car, as opposed to a purely digital existence.

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