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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.

Bet365 slashes hundreds of jobs in the UK as bookies reel from Labour's tax raid

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The business, which is run by Britain's best-paid woman Denise Coates, said it was shedding 300 jobs at its headquarters in Stoke-on-Trent and another 40 across offices in Malta and Gibraltar.

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.

Bond market mayhem has a silver lining - savings rates are soaring! SYLVIA MORRIS picks the very best deals for YOUR money

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Last week's turmoil in the bond market at least has one silver lining - it is proving to be great news for savers.

Banks can have hundreds of versions of savings accounts - so are you a victim of their rate trick? SYLVIA MORRIS

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Huge numbers of savers are missing out with the average easy-access rate just 1.6% across accounts currently on sale and those closed to new savers.

Dunelm shares tumble as hot weather hits sales and boss admits it should have stocked air con and fans

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Dunelm shares crashed after its new boss unveiled plans to cut £100million in costs as heatwaves deterred shoppers from spending on their homes.

Why the UK has a bond market problem and what it means for you: This is Money podcast

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Is it crunch time on the bond markets or is this just another episode in a long-running soap opera? Plus, stoozing, dodgy British boutiques and are you on team dining room?

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos and Land Rover ramp up rivalry over £900m Army vehicle contract

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Major automotive and defence manufacturers are competing to replace the retiring 'Landy' Series I Wolf - but the highest profile battle is between two British names.

Risky low deposit mortgages hit high not seen since 2008, Bank of England data shows

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The share of new mortgages where the deposit was lower than 10% of the property's value rose this year, as buyers struggle to get on the housing ladder.

Cut spending to tame jittery bond markets, City bosses warn... as Healey hints at a Budget tax raid

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The Chancellor, pictured, was told that investors would continue to take a dim view of Britain until he starts getting to grips with the public finances.

Ending the triple lock and trimming welfare could fix the UK's public finances, says ALEX BRUMMER

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John Healey's Coventry speech, with its emphasis on growth, was an improvement on his predecessor's doom-laden, trades union-focused start in office.

Bloomsbury boss to step back after four decades at the top - but not for another five years

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Harry Potter publisher Bloomsbury has laid out plans for its founder to step down from the top job in 2031 after four decades leading the group.

Hedge fund tycoon who paid £330million in tax last year quits UK amid exodus of wealthy under Labour

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A hedge fund tycoon who paid £330million in tax last year is joining the exodus of billionaires from Labour's Britain.

More than six in ten millionaire investors consider following hedge fund tycoon Chris Rokos out of UK

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A top City economist has warned of a fiscal shock in the coming months as an exodus of billionaires from Britain leaves the public finances on shaky ground.

Nectar card fans can now collect the points when booking a cruise... and it could be worth up to £750

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Users of the Sainsbury's loyalty scheme can now both collect a maximum of 150,000 Nectar points when booking eligible cruises.

French drinks giant Pernod cashes in on Britain's summer of spritz

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Volumes of Pernod's pink Lillet, made using Bordeaux rosé wine, are up a third in the three months to mid-July on the same period last year, said research firm NielsenIQ.

What do I need to do with my money when starting my first full-time job? Our checklist for under 25s

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From pensions to emergency savings, tax codes to budgeting - we reveal what young people need to know about money when taking their first full-time role.

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

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FTSE 100 listed Computercenter upped its interim dividend for shareholders by 14.8% to 27.1p per share.

New Dacia Spring EV unveiled with boxier looks... but Britain's cheapest new car is set for a 50% price hike

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While the current model is Britain's cheapest electric car at £11,990, the all-new Spring, which will be built in Slovenia, is expected to start from around £18,000.

EV battery life ranked: Electric cars with the longest-lasting batteries with Hyundai beating Tesla

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A global study has ranked 20 of the most popular EV models by how well their batteries have held up, providing an indication of what owners can expect from these vehicles.

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