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Rightmove property searches see bigger than usual spike in first week of September... and London demand rises most

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Rightmove said it saw higher buyer demand across every region of Britain at the start of this month.

Blow to Burnham as families face fresh cost of living squeeze after oil hits $100 a barrel

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British families face a fresh cost of living squeeze after the price of oil topped $100 for the first time since July.

Blow to Labour's housebuilding plans as property firm Harworth snubs the residential market for data centres

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Harworth said it will scale back its exposure to the residential sector entirely and 'accelerate the reallocation of capital to higher returning opportunities'.

Breach in Britain's defences: Goodwin deal should set alarm bells ringing in Whitehall, says ALEX BRUMMER

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The private equity assault on Britain's second tier defence companies continues apace. Latest in the firing line is London-listed engineer Goodwin.

Footsie suffers biggest slump for two months as oil price surges back above $100 a barrel

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The FTSE 100 index fell 1.3%, or 141.6 points, to 10,670.06, its lowest level for nearly seven weeks. It was the sharpest decline since early July.

Hilton hotels boss calls on Burnham to save first jobs with tax breaks to tackle £14bn youth unemployment crisis

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A leading hotel chain has called on the Government to slash taxes so that hospitality firms can help tackle a £14.4billion youth unemployment crisis.

JP Morgan boss holds talks with Burnham and Healey amid fears over fresh Labour tax raid on banks

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America's top banker held his first meeting with the new Chancellor yesterday amid mounting fears of a punishing windfall tax on lenders operating in Britain.

Andy Burnham urged to block the sale of crucial naval submarine supplier to American predators

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Andy Burnham is under pressure to block the sale of British submarine maker Goodwin's defence assets to private equity amid national security concerns.

Ticking timebomb for 6million Britons who say they don't know how they'll afford rent or pay mortgage in retirement

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People are getting on the housing later in later life and taking out longer mortgage deals. Some continue renting. More and more people face paying for housing in retirement.

Landlords will have to register on national database from this year under Renters' Rights Act

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It will require every landlord in England to register with their local authority and list details of every property they let.

Nationwide doubles annual cashback perk on FlexDirect current account alongside a £175 switching sweetener

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Nationwide has boosted its FlexDirect current account by introducing up to £120 a year in cashback to customers.

The danger of buying 'off plan' homes: When Jasmine, 38, saw designs for a two-bedroom apartment in a new development, she thought she'd hit the jackpot. But she ended up LOSING her entire £108,000 deposit...

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The modern flat, located in Westgate House, came with perks including a 24-hour concierge in the lobby, an onsite gym, sauna and steam room, a cafe, cinema room and lounges.

What is the state pension triple lock - and why is it due to rise £902?

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The headline full state pension is currently £241.30 a week and is expected to rise to around £251 a week and top £13,000 annually from next spring.

Exactly how to retire at 45, 50, 55 or 60 years old: This is how much you need to have saved in your pension at every age

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Many of us dream of retiring early and living a life of Saturdays, free to spend more time doing the things we enjoy with our family and friends.

McLaren plots £450m investment in Britain with 1,000 new jobs at Surrey base

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The news about jobs at McClaren comes days after Jaguar Land Rover confirmed plans to axe 4,000 jobs over the next two years.

The Gym Group eyes further price hikes as fitness becomes a non-negotiable for Gen Z

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The Gym Group could raise the prices of its memberships again, saying it remains 'extraordinary value' for its members.

Every electric car ranked: Road testers' definitive countdown of 161 EVs reveals the best... and worst

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To mark World EV Day 2026, we've teamed up with Auto Express and its expert road testers to rank all 161 electric cars on sale today. Here's the top 10 as well as the full list of battery models.

FTSE 100 newcomer Computacenter's shares hit record high as it cashes in on AI boom

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The transformation of a fusty old British computer company into an AI champion has landed its founders a combined fortune of nearly £2billion.

Middle aged are 'squeezed from every angle' and some cannot even picture retirement, survey finds

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Millions of people are under-saving for retirement, with Generation X facing a particularly acute challenge.

The taxman is coming for your pension when you die. Here's what to do NOW to save your loved ones from a new red tape NIGHTMARE

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Millions of savers are at risk of plunging their loved ones into a bureaucratic nightmare when they die as a result of new rules taking effect next spring.

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