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Profit warnings hit highest level since 2024 as Budget uncertainty bites

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Profit warnings by UK-listed firms have surged to the highest level for nearly two years as Budget uncertainty bites.

Downsizing is only worth it if you make at least £108,000 in profit, say homeowners

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Homeowners who could downsize say they would need to make a profit of more than £100,000 for it to be worthwhile, findings show.

London property asking prices see surprise autumn spike... as sellers in the north cut theirs

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Asking prices fell slightly in the last month as mortgage rates begin to bite - but homes in London saw an unexpected rise, according to Rightmove.

Spanish mining firm set to list in London as pressure mounts on self-storage group Big Yellow to put itself up for sale and quit capital's stock exchange

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In a boost for the City, Abenojar Tungsten is set to join the FTSE 250 index. But the future is looking less certain for Big Yellow's current London listing.

Claim a stake in the hottest companies - BEFORE they strike it big: Early investors in firms like Anthropic are in line for massive paydays - and here's how you can join in the bonanza

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It's an extraordinary time to be an investor. But not everyone has an equal chance to get in on the action.

Britain's economy is not doing too badly, but that has nothing at all to do with Labour, says HAMISH MCRAE

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The modest progress is partly the result of the natural resilience of British businesses, and partly because many of them seem to be rather good at deploying artificial intelligence to cut costs.

I fear a Budget tax raid on pensioners, but the Chancellor should leave well alone: JEFF PRESTRIDGE

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So far, the rumour mill has been subdued compared to the previous two Budgets overseen by John Healey's predecessor Rachel Reeves, writes JEFF PRESTRIDGE.

My family kilt firm is 117 years old and designed tartan for presidents and astronauts... now we're embracing AI

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When Ewan MacDonald, 40, took over Houston Kiltmakers, it was still writing cheques. Now he is embracing an AI mirror to let people try outfits around the world.

Why the traditional corporate career is 'effectively dead' for a quarter of workers

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The appeal of a corporate career is fading, as new research shows one in four Britons claim it is 'effectively dead'.

Male entertainer Will Parfitt: I spent £100k in ten days in Dubai treating my parents

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Will Parfitt is one of the biggest male entertainment personalities on social media with more than 17 million following his career.

I'm a landlord and my tenants are renting the house out as an Airbnb: Have they broken the law and can I evict them?

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I am furious. Can I give the tenants notice to leave the property, and does the new Renters' Rights Act give them any protection?

My historic hotel in Devon inspired an Agatha Christie hit: John Healey must give businesses like mine a discount on business rates

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Giles Fuchs, whose Burgh Island art deco hotel in Devon inspired Agatha Christie's thriller And Then There Were None, is calling for sites like his to receive a 5% discount on business rates.

Banks poised to post colossal profits buoyed by higher interest rates just as Healey eyes bumper windfall tax

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Lenders are resigned to being targeted by the Chancellor in his maiden Budget in ten days' time after being spared by his predecessor Rachel Reeves.

I shut The Works website to focus on shops instead - and the High Street is paying off, reveals boss Gavin Peck

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Gavin Peck knows something is wrong if he visits one of his shops and doesn't bring anything home for his young daughters.

Record £12bn surplus in council pension fund is slammed as 'utterly nuts' while taxpayers battle potholes and shoddy social care

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Strathclyde Pension Fund has £12bn more in the kitty than it needs to pay the pensions of its near-300,000 members, its latest accounts show.

Not interested in investing but want to get richer? How you can get started with zero knowledge in just minutes

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Some people love investing - the thrill of discovering an overlooked gem of a company, taking a punt on a new theme or beating the performance of the stock market.

Best investment platforms: How to choose the right account for you

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Choosing the right investing platform is crucial but a wealth of choice can leave investors scratching their heads. We pick some of the best.

Are you considering buying Premium Bonds? This is the best time to snap them up - and why I expect there's good news on the way: SYLVIA MORRIS

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Savers are flocking back to Premium Bonds after last month's prize rise. NS&I has had a bad start to the financial year, bringing in just £1bn in three months.

How to stop the house next door becoming a HMO: Overflowing bins, vermin and collapsing house prices. Dozens of readers like David have had their peace ruined - this is how you can avoid it happening to you

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When David Ormston discovered the house next door was being converted from a three-bedroom family home into a property that would house six unrelated tenants, he feared it would be trouble.

Are you a high earner? Use our salary calculator to find out - and see if you earn more than your neighbours

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What does it mean to be rich in today's Britain? See how your paycheck stacks up against your peers across the country, based on official data. Let's find out.

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