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The new North South divide: House prices jump in cheaper areas as London and commuter belt struggle

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House prices rose in the north by close to 5 per cent last year, while values in London fell by 1 per cent, official figures revealed today.

BAE boss calls for 'clarity' as MoD and Treasury clash over defence spending

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BAE Systems chief Charles Woodburn said the industry stood ready to step up production to help the UK rearm - but needs 'a clear signal' of what is required.

FTSE 100 reaches fresh record high as miners and defence giants push it past 10,600

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The blue-chip index passed 10,600 points, another significant milestone, as chances of a rate cut next month increased.

Wage growth at small firms fell for the first time in a year last month, data shows

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Wage growth at small and medium-sized businesses across Britain fell in January, in a further sign of the weakening jobs market.

Energy price cap is set to fall in April but standing charges will rise AGAIN

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The energy price cap is forecast to drop by £117 to £1,641 from 1 April 2026, according to Cornwall Insight.

Insider tricks to beat car the salesman and slash up to 20% off: How low you can REALLY drive prices

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Few of us enjoy haggling, let alone with a car salesman to get the best deal on a new motor. But what if you knew exactly how much they were willing to come down on price?

Big-name luxury chocolate brand brings in administrators after 40 years

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A British chocolate maker entered administration this month, having become a cornerstone of London's artisan chocolate industry over nearly four decades.

Ten Steve Webb pension columns you NEED to read: The best advice he has given our readers

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Today we look back at some of Steve's classic columns - read about Lamborghinis, child benefit, marriage in your 70s, state pension blunders, and much more...

How much battery capacity have used electric cars in Britain lost over the years? A new report exposes the truth

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The UK's largest used-EV battery study claims they are performing materially better than many assume, with most vehicles comfortably exceeding car maker warranty thresholds.

John Lewis credit card shoppers hit by late fees because bills didn't arrive until AFTER the due date

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It is the latest fiasco for John Lewis Partnership credit card customers to contend with after provider NewDay took over its running in 2022.

M&S chief Stuart Machin sells £600k of shares after steering the High Street chain through a successful turnaround

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Stuart Machin, pictured, sold 150,000 shares at a price of £4.04 each. He was last recorded as owning shares worth more than £7m.

Best inflation-fighting savings rates: Make your money work harder

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Savers' cash pots have been eroded over the last two years by high inflation, but there are 1,607 savings accounts paying an inflation-beating rate.

Sterling rocked by Labour jobs crisis: Pound slips below $1.35 as youth unemployment soars

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Investors dumped the pound as Chancellor Rachel Reeves (pictured) warned that a 'lost generation' of young people face spending 'a lifetime of benefits'.

Labour's jobless shambles: Starmer and Reeves are pricing the young out of work - and pushing firms to replace them with AI, warns MAGGIE PAGANO

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Since Labour came to power, the economy has flat-lined at best, GDP per capita is down, the country's wealthiest and smartest are leaving in droves.

What falling inflation means for you: CPI drops to 3% - what happens next?

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Inflation overshot expectations in December, rising from 3.2 per cent to 3.4 per cent driven by higher air fares.

I spent £50 successfully proving my parking ticket was unfair. Can I get my expenses back? DEAN DUNHAM replies

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A local council sent me a penalty charge notice for parking outside a pub. I disputed it and the council eventually conceded that I shouldn't have been charged.

Labour isn't working: Starmer and Reeves warned a 'lost generation' faces a 'lifetime on benefits' as youth unemployment soars

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Youth unemployment now stands at 16.1 per cent as tax hikes and inflation-busting increases to the minimum wage deter firms from taking on young workers.

Will my Friends McDonald's adult happy meal toy be worth a fortune in the future? DAN HATFIELD replies

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It is sealed with McDonalds tape and I'm seeing them sell pretty well on eBay, and it would probably be enough to cover the cost of my £8.59 meal.

Glencore profits take a hit as coal price slump offsets copper boom

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It is its first update to investors since it abandoned talks with rival Rio Tinto over a £200billion mega-merger to create the world's largest mining firm.

Hargreaves Lansdown offers to pay up to £8,000 cashback as it shakes up fees

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The investment platform has introduced a cashback deal for tax-year end, with the new pricing structure landing slap bang in the middle of the promotion. Should you sign up?

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