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Bacardi stockpiling drinks ahead of Brexit
Blenheim Forge a cut above after near-£30,000 knife sale to Gordon Ramsay
Holidaymakers stocking up on euros as Brexit looms
Average price tag on a home ‘just £714 higher than a year ago’
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Finance industry’s specialist police unit prevented £94.5m of fraud in 2018
A record £94.5 million-worth of fraud was prevented in 2018 by a specialist police unit sponsored by the finance industry.It is the highest annual
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Plus500 admits error in 2017 accounts
Shares in Plus500 tumbled after the online trading platform admitted a 103 million US dollar (£80m) “drafting error” in its 2017
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FTSE 100 strengthens on positive US-China trade talks
The FTSE 100 edged higher on Friday on renewed hopes of a US-China trade deal, while the Royal Bank of Scotland was a standout performer following
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Barclays and Lloyds limber up as bank results keep on coming
Barclays is set to reveal a steep fall in annual profits on Thursday, adding to the banking giant’s headaches as it comes under pressure
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SFO’s failed Tesco case cost taxpayer over £6m
The Serious Fraud Office blew £6.2 million of taxpayer money as part of its failed attempt to prosecute three former Tesco directors over the
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Lloyds Bank appoints Morgan Stanley’s William Chalmers as new CFO
Lloyds Banking Group has tapped Morgan Stanley investment banker William Chalmers to be its next chief financial officer.Mr Chalmers is currently
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Metro Bank and First Direct top consumer current account satisfaction surveys
Metro Bank and First Direct have topped a survey indicating how satisfied people across Britain are with their current accounts.Meanwhile TSB, which
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Retail sales return to growth as shoppers took advantage of January bargains
Retail sales rose in January and beat market expectations as shoppers took advantage of discounts following a disappointing Christmas.Retail sales
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Why you shouldn't ignore the workplace pension
Planning for your retirement is one of those things that can be tempting to ignore - a bit like a damp patch in your home. The thought about
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The worst excuses for skiving off work
Have you ever lied to get out of coming into work? Apparently most of us have. And the usual excuses are pretty unremarkable. From car trouble to
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Mistakes that knock thousands off house prices
When it comes to selling your home there are some obvious things you shouldn't do. You wouldn't leave your washing hanging out, dirty
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14,000 UK streets now have average house prices over £1m, property site finds
More than 14,000 streets across Britain now have an average property value of £1 million-plus, according to a website. There are now 14,417
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Unique 'Venetian palace' near Windsor on sale for £4m
An extraordinary fairy-tale house boasting a sunken garden modelled on the ruins of Tintern Abbey has come up for sale for £4 million. See also:
