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Labour tax raid cripples William Hill with more than one in five of its betting shops closing in the past year

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William Hill has closed more than a fifth of its betting shops in the past year with the loss of hundreds of jobs as it is battered by Labour's tax raid on the gambling industry.

Britain's Andy Green, the only person to break the sound barrier in a car, sets hydrogen speed record using JCB tractor engines

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The former Royal Air Force fighter pilot reached 406.320mph (653.908kph) in JCB's 1,600bhp Hydromax streamliner less than two weeks after celebrating his 64th birthday.

Why house prices may finally be on the way up: After years of stagnant sales and plummeting prices, our experts reveal the tell-tale signs that the market is recovering... and how YOU can take advantage

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Calling the bottom of the market is notoriously difficult. But some of the conditions needed for a recovery are starting to show in the data and anecdotal evidence from agents.

Labour's spiteful tax time bomb is coming and this is who will be hardest hit: JEFF PRESTRIDGE

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While we will have to wait until October 28 for all the awful nitty-gritty contained in John Healey's inaugural Budget to be made public, Labour's attack on the strivers and the prudent is already in overdrive.

Balfour Beatty shares jump 10% to record high as it cashes in on infrastructure projects in US and UK

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Balfour Beatty shares reached a record high today as it nudged its annual profit forecasts higher.

Travellers face huge bills for failing to declare weight loss jabs when taking out holiday cover

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Millions of Britons are failing to declare their weight loss injections, which could land them with huge bills if they fall ill abroad.

National Motor Museum searches for new home after half a century in the New Forest

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The National Motor Museum Trust said the museum will not renew its lease when the current 60-year agreement with the Beaulieu Estate in Hampshire expires in the coming years.

Tui profits slump on higher fuel prices but boss shrugs off heatwave impact

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Europe's largest travel operator Tui reported a slump in quarterly profits as the Iran war continues to pile pressure on costs.

How to invest without getting your fingers burnt: Tips from Vanguard's UK boss: Video

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Ben Summers talks to Simon Lambert about what new and more experienced investors can do to grow their wealth with minimum hassle

Harrods and Fenwick rebound as Harvey Nicks fights for survival

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Harrods posted profits of £94.9m for the 12 months to the end of January while Fenwick said it reduced annual losses from £35m to £22m last year..

The state pension stealth tax trap: Why the triple lock will drag millions into paying income tax (and the flawed plan to fix it): SIMON LAMBERT

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The state pension is set to fall into a stealth tax trap next April. The full new state pension is currently £12,548 a year, but the threshold at which people start paying income tax is frozen at just £12,570.

Cottage prices are falling everywhere from Devon to the Cotswolds... it's a great time to bag a bargain

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Lower demand means the price of cottages in locations like North Devon, the Cotswolds and Dorset has become more affordable.

My neighbour wants to move our fence to build an extension without permission: DEAN DUNHAM KC reveals your rights

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My neighbour is going to extend his house by about 10ft and build right up to the border. He will need to remove the fence that separates our properties.

Our 'dream' jobs wrecked our friendships and family life: The WFH sales reps who quit with a warning to other women

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When Christina Mitsi's friend offered her a job that paid up to £40,000 a month for as little as eight hours a week, she thought she'd hit the jackpot.

I went on a five-week trip to Thailand and came home to a £160,000 phone bill: SALLY SORTS IT

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In early July, I was horrified to discover a bill from O2 for £159,230.06 for use of my mobile phone while there. I have spent hours trying to . with O2.

Give me a call, sweetie darling: Harvey Nicks PR guru who inspired Ab Fab wants to help Mike Ashley

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As the luxury department store teeters on the brink of collapse, the PR guru who inspired Ab Fab has called on potential buyer Mike Ashley to bring the magic back.

Wealth taxes will hit growth: No 10 must not succumb to the politics of envy, warns ALEX BRUMMER

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Among the encouraging aspects of Andy Burnham's rise to Number 10 were reports that his economic advice was coming from three wise men.

Wall St traders fork out $100,000 a month for early access to Trump's social media posts

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Wall Street traders hoping to make a quick buck are forking out up to $100,000 a month for high-speed access to Donald Turmp's social media posts.

Best all-in-one investment trusts for hands-off investing with a twist

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Not everyone has the time or inclination to learn how to select assets, build a portfolio, and keep up with the markets. But there is a solution.

What I fear Burnham will tax to fix the care crisis: JEFF PRESTRIDGE

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Solving the country's care crisis is one of Burnham's overriding missions. Though he has skin in the game - his father is battling Alzheimer's - I give the PM little chance of succeeding.

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