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Gordon doubled his money in five months buying and selling unloved objects. Here's how you can too

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Gordon Kennedy buys antiques and collectable items, then sells them on at a higher price. He has a good eye, but anyone can follow his strategy.

Why buy-to-let no longer stacks up for most investors despite rents surging: We ran the numbers and found landlords now need a 7.7% yield to avoid losing money each year

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Buy-to-let investors are spoilt for choice for properties they can get at bargain prices as the market remains in the doldrums.

Labour is eyeing up a hefty new tax in the Budget that could send bills through the roof overnight. Here's what I'm doing now to protect myself: RACHEL RICKARD STRAUS

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There is a hefty tax most of us haven't had to worry about until now - but growing numbers will be ensnared in its net and bills could go through the roof overnight.

We found cameras in our £1,500 Airbnb and fear the owner has footage of us naked: SALLY SORTS IT

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At the end of August, I stayed for three nights in a chateau in Versailles with my husband and three young children. We booked through Airbnb for £1,500.

It's time to end the UK's tax, spend and borrow doom cycle and stop throwing cash out the window: ALEX BRUMMER

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As Britain heads towards John Healey's first Budget, speculation is focused on how he intends to maintain budgetary safety net and possible new taxes.

US activist targets foundering Whitbread as Schroders picks a new chairman

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Corvex Management, which owns more than 6% of the FTSE 100 group, called for a shareholder vote on the appointment of its partner James Gemmel as a director.

Lock in 5% on your savings for a year with these new deals : SYLVIA MORRIS

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Last week, the Bank of England held the base rate at 3.75%, but that has not stopped banks and building societies increasing rates

AI boom will not deliver more jobs but will mean higher electricity bills, top economists warn

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Experts polled by the World Economic Forum overwhelmingly expect AI adoption to increase and a majority expect it will result in big productivity gains.

My neighbour turned two living rooms into bedrooms and rents his house out to ten people. They've made my life hell - what can I do? DEAN DUNHAM reveals YOUR rights if you live next to an HMO

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They come and go at all times of day, take up lots of parking spaces and have parties with loud music in the garden. Can I object to my neighbour using the property in this way?

When will interest rates fall? Forecasts for a base rate cut

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Interest rates are expected to rise over the coming 12 months as the Bank of England attempts to curb a rebound in inflation.

The easy way to boost your wealth... no matter what you earn: Our experts reveal how you can become thousands of pounds richer by following these five simple steps - and they take just half an hour a week

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After a long, hot summer of holidays, days out and childcare, millions of us will be feeling the pinch - and it's only going to get worse in the coming months.

Best cash Isa savings rates: Easy access and fixed deals in our tables

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This is Money's best cash Isa tables are updated as new deals arrive and highlight the top easy access and fixed rate Isas from banks and building societies.

What next for mortgage rates?

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Mortgage rates have been heading higher in recent weeks as concerns grow over the future direction of inflation and interest rates.

Jim Ratcliffe slams Labour's energy policy as Ineos mothballs vital chemicals plants due to 'ridiculously high' UK gas prices

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Jim Ratcliffe has accused Labour of 'economic vandalism on an industrial scale' after 'ridiculously high' gas prices prompted the tycoon to mothball three vital chemical plants.

Homes hit by mansion tax could double as Labour considers cut to £1.5M in Budget

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The charge would fall disproportionately on parts of England, with almost 80 per cent of the properties affected in London and the South East.

Lloyds offers £200 to switch current account - and it pays out quicker than most other banks

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The Lloyds deal could be attractive if you're looking for some extra cash before the festive season. We look at how to get the bonus and what you should watch out for.

Debenhams returns to profit: Is the embattled department store finally turning a corner?

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We look at what caused the downfall of this titan of the high street, and whether its transformation efforts are paying off.

Tui cashes in on surge in late summer holidays to Greece and Spain - but bookings for winter are down 7%

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Europe's largest travel company has been boosted by a late surge in holidays to Greece and Spain.

Beware the Wolf of Essex! James Gillingham conned countless victims of their life savings - and now he's plotting his next scam from prison

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As the mastermind of a £1 million Ponzi fraud, James Gillingham (pictured) ran a gang that used aliases from hit movie The Riot Club to fleece victims.

Boss of B&Q owner Kingfisher sounds alarm over business rates raid on larger stores

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The boss of B&Q owner Kingfisher has sounded the alarm over the risk of a business rates raid on larger stores in next month's Budget.

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