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Bosses urge Healey to reverse 'damaging' Reeves inheritance tax raid on family firms

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Business leaders have urged John Healey to reverse his predecessor's devastating inheritance tax raid on family firms.

Tech stocks fall on AI slowdown alert: Industry bosses at loggerheads with Trump over safety fears

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The rout on Wall Street came after the heads of leading US AI companies called for a more cautious pace of development of the technology.

Would the money used for keeping UK steel forges burning be better spent on other industries? asks ALEX BRUMMER

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Steel is of critical importance to Britain and Andy Burnham's government, with a liking for state control, may feel it had little choice but to prop up Speciality Steel UK.

UK borrowing costs hit 28-year high as investors bet on five rate hikes by the end of 2027

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The yield on 30-year gilts - a key measure of how much it costs the Government to borrow - jumped above 5.95pc to levels not seen since 1998.

'Stop hammering Middle England': Jigsaw owner slams Labour tax hikes

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David Ross, the owner of Jigsaw, told the Daily Mail Labour needs to stop hitting Middle England's income via frozen tax thresholds and higher costs and taxes.

I'm 34 and my pension could be worth millions by the time I retire - should I start saving less? STEVE WEBB replies

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I have had a pension since I was 18. I have always contributed as much as possible and projected for what is deemed a 'comfortable retirement' or retiring early.

Is diesel set to hit £2-a-litre for the first time in Britain? Surging fuel prices mean record highs are in sight...

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Today, the UK average diesel price jumped to 191.69p per litre, the RAC finds.

Crispin Odey loses bid to overturn lifetime ban from the City following sexual misconduct allegations

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Crispin Odey has lost his bid to overturn a lifetime ban from working in the City following sexual misconduct allegations against him.

Energy bills could rise by £318 a year in January as price cap is predicted to balloon thanks to surging wholesale costs

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Energy firm EOn has predicted that the energy price cap announced in January 2027 will be more than £300 higher than it is now, reaching £2,027.

Volkswagen unveils the 'world's most efficient electric car'... but you can't buy it

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Despite using a relatively small battery that supports rapid charging, VW says the car is capable of covering up to 500 miles between charges.

How this week's Pokémon card release could send prices soaring... and exactly how to tell if YOUR old collection is now worth thousands

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Pokémon celebrates its 30th anniversary. New collectable cards are being released this week, creating a fresh buzz that experts say could boost card values to new heights.

M&S to sell bags of extra bakery items for under £4 in partnership with Too Good To Go

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M&S Food will offer bags of food to customers for less than £4 as it rolls out its partnership with Too Good To Go across the country.

SMALL CAP IDEA: Cordiant Digital offers rare exposure to Europe's data boom

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It's the picks and shovels business the digital boom, owning swathes of digital infrastructure in central Europe.

Ford boss calls for 'level playing field' as Chinese rivals flood UK with cheap cars

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The European boss of US car maker Ford has called for a 'level playing field' in the battle against cheap Chinese cars flooding the UK market.

Riverford founder: How I went from 50p bags of carrots to building a £117M a year organic veg box business

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We speak to Guy Singh-Watson, who tells us how he started and grew his organic veg box company Riverford, in our new How We Built It series.

Should you 'do a Rokos' and move to Greece? From property prices to tax, here's what you need to know

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Housing costs, visa routes and residency rules all need to be factored in if you want to follow Chris Rokos and shift your residency from Britain to Greece.

We went from £100 a month to £1MILLION in five years and retired... but we weren't high earners

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It was a grey and rainy day in 2014 when Katie Donegan's husband Alan asked her what she 'really wanted from life'.

Hugo Boss chair steps down as Mike Ashley's Frasers eyes takeover

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The chairman of Hugo Boss has stepped down after a year in the role amid pressure from Mike Ashley's Frasers Group.

India's Essar Group strikes deal to buy 118 British petrol stations with boss promising 'competitive' prices

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Essar said it saw potential for growth in Britain's petrol station network due to the increase in households with multiple vehicles and a rising population.

Studio flats fall out of fashion: Are these once popular starter homes now a financial millstone?

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Studio flats were once considered the classic first step onto the property ladder or as perfect second home boltholes or buy-to-let investments in city centres.

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