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FTSE 100 rises on US-China trade talks
EU opens in-depth investigation into £16.6 billion Vodafone-Liberty deal
New anti-money laundering technology ‘joins the dots’ to track suspect accounts
Former Sainsbury’s boss joins Marks & Spencer’s turnaround board
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Manchester business lodges trademark claim against Bentley Motors
A Manchester business has launched a legal claim against Bentley Motors over the ownership of a clothing trademark, the latest move in a lengthy
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Poundland bucks high street woes to end year on a strong note
The owner of Poundland has cheered “strong” sales growth as the rollout of Pep&Co fashion outlets helped the
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Energy fund debuts on London market
Shares in London’s first listed energy efficiency fund began trading on Tuesday as the firm raised £100 million.Chaired by Tony Roper, who
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Personal loan rates increasing as Christmas approaches, analysis finds
Personal loan rates are on the increase – just as households start to feel the squeeze from Christmas debts.The average rate advertised on
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Consumers to set aside confidence concerns to indulge over Christmas
Consumers are refusing to let Brexit uncertainty curtail their festive food plans as supermarket figures show signs of a
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WPP to cut 3,500 jobs under ‘radical evolution’ restructure
WPP is axing 3,500 jobs worldwide under plans to slash costs by £275 million a year as it looks to turn around its fortunes.The move will largely
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Ashtead to beat annual guidance as US business grows
Equipment rental company Ashtead has said it expects to beat its full-year targets after positive growth in the US during the first half.Rental
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Record 32.4m people in work as average earnings reach highest level for 10 years
Record numbers of people are in work and average earnings are at their highest level for a decade, new figures reveal.Employment increased by 79,000
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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:
