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'Rip-off' parking charges of up to £30-a-day are driving tourists away from Britain's seaside towns

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Parking at some seaside destinations now costs between £20 and £30 for six hours or longer, with councils effectively clawing back any savings the Government has given families.

Setback for John Lewis as department store chief steps down after less than three years in the job

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This leadership change announcement comes weeks after the chair of John Lewis Partnership warned of tough trading conditions.

Seven UK company shares to pick for lavish dividend payouts

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When the Dutch East India Company began sailing to Asia, voyages were risky and expensive - expeditions needed money and investors were not always easy to find.

We're unable to buy our dream flat because mortgage valuation found too many rental properties in the same building - what can we do?

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My partner and I are in the process of buying a two bedroom apartment in a block of flats. Everything was going smoothly until the mortgage valuation.

Harvey Nichols will collapse without a rescue deal, directors warn, as Frasers eyes takeover

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Mike Ashley's Frasers Group, which owns House of Fraser and Sports Direct, has emerged as the front-runner to buy Harvey Nichols.

Ebay and Vinted sellers could face further tax crackdown to fund Burnham's business rates cut, accountants warn

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Individuals who sell secondhand items online could face another crackdown as the Government looks to fund its spending commitments, accountants have warned.

Beyoncé buys full control of her whisky brand SirDavis from LVMH

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Beyonce has taken full control of the whisky brand SirDavis after French luxury goods group LVMH offloaded its stake to the popstar.

Thames Water faces backlash after handing finance chief £1m signing-on fee as it battles mounting debt

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Thames Water is facing renewed calls for it to be taken into public ownership after it handed its finance boss a £1million signing-on fee.

Former rugby star set for £45million windfall after selling drinks business to owner of Vimto

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Gary Lavin, who played for Leinster and Harlequins, has struck a deal that will see London-listed Nichols buy his business VitHit for £64million.

SMALL CAP IDEA: PR firm Pathos Communications has replaced favours with a repeatable process

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Omar Hamdi spent close to seven years inside that world's supply side, presenting and publishing at BBC One Wales, BBC Radio 2, The Independent and elsewhere.

Best cash Isa rates: Our pick of the five top deals

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We pick our five favourite cash Isas for savers. This is essential reading to help you choose a top savings account for your money that can also protect you from tax.

I'm sure my tax bill was bungled but HMRC insists its computer got it right: STEVE WEBB investigates

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Even though I have written to and phoned HMRC, it is still maintaining that the calculation is correct.

Humanoid robots are coming for more than our jobs, says RUTH SUNDERLAND

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So-called 'embodied AI' has a physical form such as a robot, a drone, or a driverless car, as opposed to a purely digital existence.

Opera legend Lesley Garrett: I have three pensions but won't touch them until I hang up my tonsils!

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The former principal soprano at the English National Opera has wowed audiences in a range of productions.

Hamish McRae: Why Britain's FTSE giants find it so hard to crack America

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From Tesco's Fresh & Easy adventure, to HSBC and M&S's ambitions and giant mergers, making it big in the US is not easy, hence market disdain for AstraZeneca's idea.

UK jobs market turns a corner as employers revive hiring plans

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The UK job market may be thawing as employers revive recruitment plans.

Higher sales 'in the bag' for Coach owner Tapestry as luxury market starts to recover

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The luxury giant behind Coach and Kate Spade is to shed further light on the appetite for high-end goods.

Moving in with a partner? New rules may mean they could demand YOUR savings if you split up - this is how to protect yourself

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Couples who live together to share the bills or who never intended to build a lifelong relationship could have a claim on each other's wealth when they move apart, lawyers have revealed.

Bookies slash jobs as industry counts cost of Budget raid

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Some 4,500 jobs have been lost in the gambling sector since Labour's tax raid Budget last year as Andy Burnham braces for a battle with Britain's biggest bookies.

One in four adults who tap the Bank of Mum and Dad receive more than £10,000

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While some used the cash to help them get on the property ladder, more say they are getting parental help with their day to day expenses.

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