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Car insurance costs record first spike since early 2017, says AA
Car insurance premiums are back on the increase following a period of falls as vehicle repairs become more costly, according to an index.An annual
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Electric car maker Tesla to cut workforce by 7%
Tesla is to cut its workforce by about 7% after a difficult year for the electric car maker.“The road ahead is very difficult,”
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Mobile phones set to drag on Dixons Carphone trading
Dixons Carphone is expected to book another sales slump at its troubled mobile phone division when it reports on its third-quarter performance next
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Retail sales drop in December as consumers shift shopping to Black Friday
Retail sales dropped in December as shoppers increasingly shifted spending to the Black Friday promotional period.Volumes fell by 0.9% on November
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Sophos shares crash on billings warning
Shares in Sophos tumbled on Friday after the cybersecurity firm warned that “subdued” trading would drag into the fourth
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Henry Boot trading in line with expectations despite Brexit uncertainty
Construction company Henry Boot’s real-estate activities performed in line with expectations last year, despite Brexit uncertainty and
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Eddie Stobart sales accelerate ahead of forecasts
Eddie Stobart Logistics saw sales race ahead last year as the road haulier was boosted by new contract wins.The firm posted a 35% rise in full-year
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Bakkavor reports higher revenue despite weak consumer confidence
Bakkavor posted higher revenue for 2018 despite weak consumer confidence in the UK.The provider of fresh prepared food said its trading performance
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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:
