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Rents rise by less than earnings as demand from tenants drops

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Demand for rented properties is falling, with the number of tenant enquiries at its lowest level for six years.

Frasers Group in £1.7bn bid to take control of German fashion label Hugo Boss

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The takeover attempt on Hugo Boss - where David Beckham (pictured) is a global ambassador - is the latest in a string of acquisitions for Frasers.

Bankers set for $1bn AI fees bonanza: Wall St to cash in as SpaceX leads flurry of floats

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The heavily oversubscribed SpaceX initial public offering is the world's biggest ever and represents a lucrative payday for Wall Street advisers.

Regulators must blow the whistle before the hysteria over AI floats ends in tears, says ALEX BRUMMER

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The willingness of investors to ignore Elon Musk's raft of broken promises, as he pledges to dominate the $28 trillion AI market, is beyond comprehension.

Energy firm DCC to join exodus from Footsie after £5.7bn bid as takeover frenzy sweeps the City

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The board of London-listed DCC said that it was 'minded' to back a £5.7bn offer from the private equity giant KKR and Energy Capital Partners.

Porsche unveils Toy Story-inspired 911 sports cars including a Buzz Lightyear GT3 RS

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For the premiere of the new Toy Story 5 movie in LA overnight, the German car giant's specialist Sonderwunsch team unveiled three models inspired by the franchise's main characters.

Government to review public EV charging costs as prices soar 38% in five years

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Britain is seeing a significant EV driveway divide that is strangling the market and the Government's Net Zero targets, experts have warned.

Next Prime Minister must not 'tax companies to oblivion', says Fuller's boss

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The boss of the pub chain has pleaded for the next Prime Minister not to 'tax companies to oblivion' as he blamed the National Insurance hike for causing a 'self-inflicted problem' of youth unemployment.

Young people could swap a year's state pension for £12,500 cash to get on property ladder under new proposal

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Billed as a 'state alternative to the Bank of Mum and Dad', a report has called for the advance to be offered to those who have worked for ten years.

Water boss admits firm must 'rebuild trust' as it roars back into profit after parasitic outbreak in Devon

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The new boss of South West Water owner Pennon admitted the group must 'rebuild trust' after a record near-£2million fine following a parasitic outbreak in its supply in Devon.

Nationwide Fairer Share £100 payments made to 4.4m customers - how will you spend yours?

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Nationwide Building Society has paid most of is 4.4million eligible members £100 on a single day after making its fourth Fairer Share payment since 2023.

The big inheritance shake-up planned for unmarried couples: This is Money Podcast

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The team discuss the planned rules for co-habiting couples, whether they go too far or not far enough and why they will still lose out on inheritance tax.

SpaceX IPO: How to buy shares in the UK and are they worth it?

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In a rare opportunity, Britain's small investors can take part in a blockbuster US IPO - but should they seize the SpaceX offer before it closes on Wednesday.

Number of savers facing a £5,000-plus tax bill on interest triples in four years - will YOU be caught out?

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The number of savers facing £5,000 or more income tax on their savings interest will rise 144,000 people in the 2026/27 financial year.

Bereaved families who can't sell their retirement flats - even after they cut prices from £200,000 to just £35,000

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Bereaved families are inheriting 'almost unsellable' retirement flats that cost them hundreds of pounds for every month they are stuck with them.

Small businesses slam plans to force them to file accounts with Companies House

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Small firms have hit back at new proposals that will force them to file accounts with Companies House, claiming it adds to the already heavy burden of doing business in Britain.

Boots set to snub stock market return as it eyes £7.5bn sale: Australian firm confirms takeover talks with High Street giant in blow to City

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Boots' owner Sycamore Partners is in discussions with potential buyers including the family behind Primark as well as Australian pharmacists Sigma Healthcare.

'InteleTravel destroyed my life and friendships, and made me just £25 a month': It promises desperate jobseekers the ultimate dream - luxury holidays and WFH anywhere in the world. But the reality is VERY different

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The woman lounged on a hammock overlooking the Caribbean. It was an Instagram picture posted by travel agent Charlie Harris.

Tesla Model 3 voted 'best car to own' by UK drivers: We reveal the full top 10

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The EV saloon from Elon Musk's brand beat 50 other cars to be awarded the highest overall satisfaction rating by motorists in the nation's largest automotive satisfaction poll.

My neighbour let Japanese knotweed spread into my garden: DEAN DUNHAM KC replies

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Japanese knotweed has spread from my neighbour's garden to mine and is threatening my foundations and property value.

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