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Boost for Britain as JLR announces plans to build new Defender at Merseyside plant

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Jaguar Land Rover will build its new Defender model at its Merseyside plant in a much-needed boost for the British car industry.

Cadbury owner could pull investment from Britain because of tough junk food rules

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Mondelez chief executive Dirk Van de Put criticised frequent changes made to food and drink regulations by the Government in recent years.

Whose tax bill has risen most? We reveal the biggest losers over the years

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The IMF's assessment last month found that tax rates on wages have increased at the fastest pace in the developed world under this Labour government.

House price turnaround? Official stats reveal April jump with one region seeing values rise 9.9%

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The figures reveal a strong uptick in growth compared with March, when the ONS data showed no house price rise at all in the previous 12 months.

I downsized and learnt these vital lessons: JEFF PRESTRIDGE

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For the past couple of months, I've been grappling with one of the biggest upheavals in my long life: moving into my own home after more than 14 years out of the property market...

Nichols N1A is Britain's new £540,000 analogue supercar inspired by unrestricted racers of the sixties

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The stripped-back car weighs a meagre 900kg and its naturally-aspirated 7.0-litre V8 engine produces 700bhp.

AO World posts record profits 'despite, not because of' government policy as it shifts jobs abroad

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AO World posted a record annual adjusted pre-tax profit and said it attracted 720,000 new customers.

The golden rules of asking for your inheritance early (and how to say no without falling out!)

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Wealth planners and financial advisers say their phones are ringing off the hook with families desperate for answers to one burning question.

Oil drops below $80 for the first time since the start of the Iran war amid peace deal hopes

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As Donald Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz would fully reopen to oil and gas tankers within days, the price of a barrel of Brent crude dropped towards $78.

Some eight million British workers don't have any emergency savings

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An estimated 8.2 million people have no financial buffer to fall back on in the event of a shock, according to the data from the City of London Corporation.

What inflation means for you: CPI holds steady at 2.8% - what happens next?

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Inflation held steady at 2.8 per cent in May, defying expectations of an increase, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics.

Thought the winter fuel backlash was brutal, Rachel? It'll be 100 times worse if you axe the triple lock on state pensions: JEFF PRESTRIDGE

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Although murmurings from Labour MPs about scrapping the triple lock to boost support for younger generations are growing louder by the day, it seems the lock will stay intact until 2029.

Inflation battle isn't over yet: Bank of England must resist the urge to hike interest rates, says MAGGIE PAGANO

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It's true that oil prices are falling and share prices around the world are up amid relief that the US and Iran are finally hoping to sign their interim peace deal.

SpaceX rockets past Amazon and Microsoft - but early rally fades amid doubts over sky-high valuation

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SpaceX has rocketed past Amazon and Microsoft to become the fourth largest company in the world just three days after its record-breaking stock market listing.

Regus founder Mark Dixon steps back after almost 40 years leading the office space firm

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Dixon, pictured, is giving up his role as chief exec of Regus owner International Workplace Group, which he set up in 1989 and is now worth £1.8bn.

HMRC is chasing me for a £109,696 tax bill that I paid nine months ago! SALLY SORTS IT

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I have been trying to sort out a problem with HM Revenue & Customs for more than nine months. It has continued to chase me for a capital gains tax bill.

Want to open a savings account in a Lloyds or NatWest branch? You now need a smartphone: SYLVIA MORRIS

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Readers are being told they need to bring along their own tablet or mobile phone so branch staff can help them to open an account online.

I bought a handbag in duty-free in Spain - how do I get a refund without flying back? DEAN DUNHAM KC

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I bought an expensive leather handbag in duty-free shopping in a Spanish airport. However, after just a few weeks, some of the stitching is starting to unravel.

Which Chinese car brands have the longest warranties and most dealers?

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Chinese car brands are expanding at a rapid rate in the UK. And so too are their dealer and after-sales networks. Here are the post-purchase offerings from four Chinese brands.

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.

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