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Build more homes to cut rents, says Rightmove as average tenant pays £91 more per month than last year

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Rents have reached another new record high, according to the property website, Rightmove.

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Some lucky NS&I savers have been earning 11.11% - but is now the time to switch? SYLVIA MORRIS

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While soaring inflation has ravaged savers' nest eggs recently, one group has remained unaffected - the holders of Index-Linked Savings Certificates from NS&I.

Find out if YOU are about to plunge off the salary tax cliff that could cost you £20,000

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Workers earning from £15,000 to £120,000 a year are being hit by absurd tax traps that penalise them for doing well at work.

The 10 tell-tale signs you'll run out of cash in retirement - And how you can turn it around now!

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Everyone has dreams of what they'll do when they retire. But millions are saving too little for the lifestyle they desire - and could run out of money.

How to grab a bargain staycation this year - as prices are slashed by up to 40%

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Bad weather, the cost-of-living crisis, a surfeit of supply and distractions like the Euros and the election have created a perfect storm for cottage firms.

Sainsbury chief calls for rate cuts to kick-start consumer spending as Argos sales slump

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Hesitancy from shoppers to spend on non-essentials contributed to a 6.2% fall in sales at Argos in the 16 weeks to June 22 compared to last year.

Marks & Spencer bosses hail signs of a turnaround at their online tie-up with Ocado

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Last year Marks & Spencer chairman Archie Norman (pictured) said he was 'not happy' with how joint venture Ocado Retail, had performed.

Revolut auditor gives the banking app a clean bill of health as battle for a licence goes on

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More than a year ago, the fintech said regulatory approval was 'imminent' and that a banking licence would be granted 'any day now'.

Blow for Musk as Tesla sales tumble again amid fierce competition from Chinese rivals

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The US electric car maker, led by the world's richest man Elon Musk (pictured), delivered 443,956 vehicles in the three months to the end of June.

Shell's message for Labour needs to be heard: Now is not the time to abandon oil and gas, says ALEX BRUMMER

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Labour's energy guru and former leader Ed Miliband (pictured) is promising to fill a 'vacuum of leadership' over climate change on the world stage.

MARKET REPORT: Oil stocks and insurers brace for Hurricane Beryl

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With Hurricane Beryl wreaking havoc, oil prices rose two a two-month high above $87 a barrel. That lifted BP 1.3% and Shell by 0.4%.

After my relative lost £140,000 to scammers, I set out to create a scam detector: Tech entrepreneur Alex Somervell talks to JESSICA BEARD

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When Alex Somervell found out a family member had handed £140,000 to scammers, his first reaction was anger. But Alex's anger turned to a desire help victims stop scams in their tracks.

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My BT broadband is so slow and hasn't worked for a week. Can I cancel my contract? DEAN DUNHAM replies

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Ofcom has a voluntary Automatic Compensation Scheme in which you're entitled to £9.76 per day compensation until the service is resumed if it's been down for more than two full working days.

BUSINESS LIVE: Shop price inflation eases; Sainsbury's sales grow; Shoe Zone cuts profit guidance

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The FTSE 100 closed down 45.56 points at 8121.20. Among the firms with updates today are Sainsbury's, Shoe Zone, Ryanair, Capita, Craneware and Checkit.

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I had sepsis and had to pull out of dream Barbados holiday - but Allianz won't pay up £7,500: SALLY SORTS IT

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My husband and I made a travel insurance claim worth over £7,500 in May last year, but it has not been resolved. Despite many emails between us and our insurer, we're still getting the runaround.

Shell halts construction of large biofuels plant in Holland - here's why

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It said work had been paused at its Rotterdam plant to 'address project delivery and ensure future competitiveness given current market conditions.'

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M&S returning to Bristol city centre and opening new flagship store in Bath

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M&S is ploughing £38m into the two new stores as its seeks to bolster and further cement its presence in the South West

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​The 'kill switch' that would cripple the global economy if China invades Taiwan - and how to protect your investments

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Taiwan dominates production of the computer chips powering the AI revolution. But what would happen to YOUR investments and pension if the Chinese invade?

New cars are 400kg heavier than seven years ago thanks to this vehicle type...

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Autocar analysed vehicles weight it road tested from 2016 to 2023 and the mean average kerbweight has risen from 1,553kg to 1,947kg.

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Electric car drivers will be forced to pay London's £15-a-day Congestion Charge from Christmas 2025

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One expert dubbed the decision 'puzzling' while others suggest the London Mayor Sadiq Khan is attempting to make up for a shortfall in revenue generated by ULEZ.

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Student loan debts revealed as nearly 2m people now owe £50k or more

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Nearly 2m people owe between £50,000 and £100,000 in student loan debts, data reveals and one owes £252,000.

Ryanair reports busiest month in history despite flight delays last week

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The Irish air carrier transported 19.3m passengers across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, compared to 17.4m in June 2023.

Five ways to save money charging your EV this summer

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Charging an EV can offer great savings. And here are three of the latest offers to save even more money - whether home or public charging.

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Shoe Zone shares sink 17% amid fresh profit warning

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Shoe Zone which says its average retail price for a pair of shoes is £13, now expects its adjusted pre-tax profit for the year to 2 October to be 'not less than' £10m.

Revolut makes record profit as wait for banking licence continues

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The fintech, led by founder Nik Storonsky, saw revenues almost double to £1.8bn last year.

Investing in India: Modi poll blip saw markets wobble but Ashoka India Equity is up 40% in the past year

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The Indian stock market experienced a big wobble last month, experts believe the case for investing in the world's most populated country remains as robust as ever.

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Shop price inflation fell to 0.2% in June as retailers cut cost of coffee and TVs

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Prices across the retail sector rose by just 0.2% in the year to June, compared to 0.6% in May, thanks in part to cheap TV deals offered ahead of the European Championships.

New cars fitted with automatic speed limiters from this week - can drivers turn them off?

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As of 7 July 2024, new vehicles will need to have Intelligent Speed Assistance systems fitted as standard as part of an EU safety regulation mandate.

What will the election aftermath mean for investors? Three experts give their verdict

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Susannah Streeter of Hargreaves Lansdown (left), Stephen Yiu of the Blue Whale Growth fund (centre) and James Norton of Vanguard (right) have their say.

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Capita renews Royal Mail pension scheme contract

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In a deal worth £48million over eight years, Capita said it would continue to serve over 350,000 RMSPS members.