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I went on a five-week trip to Thailand - and came home to a £160,000 phone bill: SALLY SORTS IT reveals how YOU can avoid the same nasty shock after a holiday

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In early July, after returning from a holiday to Thailand, I was horrified to discover a bill from O2 for £159,230.06 for use of my mobile phone while there. I have spent hours trying to resolve this with O2.

Wall Street traders fork out $100,000 a month for early access to Donald Trump's social media posts

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Wall Street traders hoping to make a quick buck are forking out up to $100,000 a month for high-speed access to Donald Turmp's social media posts.

Hollywood power broker snaps up West End theatres in £4.5bn deal

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American media tycoon Ari Emanuel has struck a deal to buy ATG Entertainment through his firm Mari Group

I've been making a huge mistake with my bank account for two decades. Now I've discovered it, NatWest is making me jump through hoops to fix it. Make sure you don't make the same blunder: ALEX BRUMMER

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For nearly two decades I've been making a mistake with my bank account . I've been using a Natwest charge card for my everyday spending, blissfully unaware that it is different from a credit card.

Heathrow says case for third runway 'has never been clearer' as it loses top spot to Istanbul

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The case for a third runway at Heathrow 'has never been clearer', the airport said today, after it lost its position as Europe's busiest airport to Istanbul.

Chinese online fashion group Shein to launch cut-price £22bn stock market listing in Hong Kong next week

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The online fast fashion giant had once been pursuing a £74billion valuation but has been hit by Donald Trump's tariffs and the crackdown on tax loopholes it benefited from in the US and EU.

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.

Our daughter lives with us, can we gift her our £550k house without inheritance tax?

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My daughter is 50 and married with three daughters and has been living with me and my wife for the last five years, with her family.

The best-paying jobs you DON'T need a degree for: Funded training, recognised qualifications, starting salaries of up to £42,210 a year... and why mid-lifers looking for work after redundancy should apply too

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With A-level results day on Thursday and university fees at a record high, some students will be pleased to know more employers are dropping degree requirements.

Secret savings accounts from Barclays, HSBC, NatWest and Santander offering TRIPLE the interest - how YOU can find one to earn an extra £350 a year

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Big banks are now paying top rates on easy-access savings accounts with deals over 4pc - but you won't find them on their own websites or in their branches.

World Cup helps Holiday Inn owner IHG recover from Iran war bookings slump

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The World Cup buzz helped lift revenues at Holiday Inn owner Intercontinental Hotels Group in the first half of the year.

Used electric car sales surge due to rising fuel prices

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Increased used electric vehicle stock, including far more recent models with longer battery ranges, also helped drive second-hand EV demand by a massive 67%.

Housebuilder Bellway urges Burnham to cut stamp duty as it flags weak demand and higher costs

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Bellway joined the growing chorus of housebuilders calling on the Government to cut stamp duty to boost the flagging housing market.

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.

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.

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.

How Birmingham wants Andy Burnham to help it become Britain's new boom city

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Britain's second city must promote itself better to reap the 'phenomenal' prize on offer, says West Midlands mayor Richard Parker.

DWP 'fixes' pension blunders penalising two low income savers - but then they happen again

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Richard Spooner, pictured, was losing out on £110 a month in Universal Credit and his efforts to raise this were first rejected and then ignored by government staff.

Three churches heading for auction in Scotland... one's a boxing gym while another is in an almighty mess

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Church conversions can be complex to undertake and expensive to maintain. Those up for a challenge could consider these ecclesiastical sites in Scotland.

Lexus and Toyota hybrid cars are trapping owners and their families inside thanks to battery faults

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The issue is particularly concerning in Lexus models fitted with the firm's 'e-Latch' system, which uses electronic interior door-release buttons instead of traditional handles.

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