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Retail sales fall for the first time in three months as World Cup buzz fades

Today

Retail sales slipped in July as a steep decline in clothing sales failed to offset higher spending on drinks during the World Cup.

The perfect home for animal lovers? Unique Yorkshire pad has horse paddock and heated dog kennel

Today

The luxurious home near Ripon includes paddocks and a menage - the term for an indoor riding arena.

How to find a good financial adviser: What should you ask before going ahead?

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There are many people who could benefit from financial advice but aren't taking it. If you'd like someone to help manage your money, here's what to look for.

Unexpected spike in borrowing delivers further blow to Burnham as deficit topped £1.8bn last month

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Pressure on the public finances deepened last month as higher spending contributed to an unexpected increase in the deficit.

Bitcoin above $75,000 for first time since early June after Bessent's intervention in bond markets

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The injection of cash boosted prospects for risky assets and came as Donald Trump urged congress to pass new laws establishing rules for crypto.

'No relief in sight': More than 50,000 British firms already in 'critical distress' as Labour plots fresh tax hikes

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Insolvency experts Begbies Traynor Group (BTG) said the number of companies on the brink has risen 9 per cent in the past year to 53,756.

Can a hotel debit card with a sign-up bonus get you a free stay? We take a look at what's on offer...

Today

The deals can give you enough bonus points to cover your first year of fees, so if you're a frequent traveller they're worth considering.

Spend £100,000 on school fees? We'd rather invest it, say three in five rich parents

Today

If they had to choose, rich parents say they would rather invest £100,000 in an Isa or in property for their child than spend the money on school fees.

Families saved £1.28bn in inheritance tax last year by leaving money to charity

Today

Money left to charity is not liable for inheritance tax, and you can cut the overall rate from 40 per cent to 36 per cent if you give a big enough chunk of your estate to good causes.

Stay calm in a crazy world: Anyone can predict a crash will happen - just not when! says RUTH SUNDERLAND

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We live in a mad old world, with financial markets to match. The mania for AI is increasingly funded by debt rather than cashflow among the hyperscalers.

Delay to Shein's cut-price listing as fast fashion group reels from Trump's small parcel tax blitz

Yesterday

The fast fashion group founded in China but now based in Singapore, was due to float in Hong Kong this month but is now looking at early September.

Husband and wife team behind Specsavers eye a £12m payout as profits surge

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The chain's Guernsey-based parent company is jointly owned by Dame Mary Perkins and husband Doug, who co-founded the business in 1984.

Borrowing costs spike as US national debt hits $40trillion: Fresh jitters on bond markets despite Trump intervention

Yesterday

The staggering debt figure only deepened concerns among traders about the deteriorating state of public finances in the world's biggest economy.

Recruiter Hays raises alarm over hit to jobs from AI after suffering its first annual loss for 23 years

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Hays said it was facing global changes on an unprecedented scale and pace as the world of work is transformed by technological developments.

Founder of collapsed Chinese property giant Evergrande is jailed for life on fraud and bribery charges

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Hui Ka Yan was jailed for 'multiple crimes' after pleading guilty to eight charges including misuse of funds, fraud and bribery.

Best cash Isa savings rates: Easy access and fixed deals in our tables

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This is Money's best cash Isa tables are updated as new deals arrive and highlight the top easy access and fixed rate Isas from banks and building societies.

Frasers promises to pay Harvey Nichols stylists and personal shoppers following £40m rescue deal

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Frasers Group has said it will pay personal shoppers and stylists who feared being left out of pocket by Harvey Nichols' previous owners.

BMW to ditch some of its most interesting but niche cars including the low selling XM ultra-luxury SUV

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BMW is reportedly set to streamline its model range. The niche models potentially facing the chopping block include the XM plug-in hybrid SUV and the 8 Series.

JD Sports shares tumble as slump in US sales sparks second profit warning in three months

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The 'King of Trainers' said trading this summer had 'remained tough' as consumers were hit by 'incremental cost-of-living pressures.'

Travelodge boss steps down amid fallout over security after sexual assault at hotel

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The boss of Travelodge has abruptly quit as the chain continues to overhaul its safety procedures following a sexual assault at one of its hotels.

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