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Home buyer inquiries flatlined in April amid affordability challenge – surveyors

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Next government ‘will need to raise taxes to maintain public services’

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Third of buyers ‘experienced scam on second-hand marketplaces in last two years’

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19% annual jump in average home insurance premiums

A demonstrator waves an Aslef flag during a train strike

Fresh travel misery for rail passengers

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Strongest start to year for used car sales since 2019, says trade body

Financial Conduct Authority offices

FCA defends ‘name and shame’ proposals after backlash from City and Government

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Energy bosses call for ‘progressive social tariff’ on bills amid price hikes

London Stock Exchange trading

FTSE 100 hits another record closing high with BoE rate decision in focus

The Bank of England

Too early for Bank to cut interest rates on Thursday, economists predict

Oil rigs

John Wood Group rebuffs takeover offer from Dubai-based rival Sidara

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TSB: Locations of 36 bank branches to close

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TSB to shut 36 bank branches and cut 250 jobs amid digital shift

James Watt

BrewDog boss James Watt calls time after 17 years

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Nearly 300,000 self-assessment returns filed in first week of new tax year

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Direct Line sheds motor cover customers after price hikes

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Some grocery retailers displaying inaccurate pricing, watchdog finds

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TSB Bank owner Sabadell says potential buyer refuses to raise offer