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Bereaved families who can't sell their retirement flats - even after they cut prices from £200,000 to just £35,000

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Bereaved families are inheriting 'almost unsellable' retirement flats that cost them hundreds of pounds for every month they are stuck with them.

Vodafone won't refund £942 it billed me for a deal that I cancelled 6 years ago: SALLY SORTS IT

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A few years ago, I received a cold call from Vodafone offering me a cheaper mobile tariff as well as an offer of a free tablet, which I accepted.

CMA probes £80bn Warner Bros takeover amid fears it could harm competition in the UK

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Paramount, whose films include The Godfather (starring Marlon Brando, pictured), beat off competition from Netflix to win the race for Warner Bros.

Woodford lashes out at the the Financial Conduct Authority over 'unlawful' advice claims

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A statement from Woodford's comeback venture W4.0 said it was 'regrettable' that the City watchdog had announced it was seeking an injunction.

My neighbour let Japanese knotweed spread into my garden: DEAN DUNHAM KC replies

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Japanese knotweed has spread from my neighbour's garden to mine and is threatening my foundations and property value.

GSK steps up cancer fight as new boss Luke Miels signals a change of direction: ALEX BRUMMER

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The choice of Aussie Luke Miels as GSK's chief exec, previously a lieutenant of Pascal Soriot at AstraZeneca, signalled a change of direction.

New easy-access accounts pay over 4.2% - but you'll have to be quick to bag one: SYLVIA MORRIS

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Sneaky banks have been launching easy access savings rates that look good on paper, but are limited by endless terms and conditions.

Bellway hit by slump in demand as conflict in the Middle East and Labour civil war take their toll

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Rising oil and gas prices since the outbreak of the Iran war have pushed up mortgage rates - making house purchases more expensive for buyers.

Boots set to snub stock market return as it eyes £7.5bn sale: High Street giant in talks with suitors in blow to City

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Boots' owner Sycamore Partners is in discussions with potential buyers including the family behind Primark as well as Australian pharmacists Sigma Healthcare.

Is your Denby pottery worth a mint? Experts reveal how to spot a winner

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Denby Pottery Company has been forced to close after 217 years of making top quality ceramics - meaning pieces will become increasingly rare and potentially valuable.

Investec boosts one-year cash Isa fixed rate to a best buy

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Investec has boosted the rate on its one-year cash Isa fix to 4.68% as deals continue to nudge higher.

Nationwide slashes mortgage fixed rates for its existing customers

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One broker said the rate cuts show that the building society is keen to keep its existing mortgage customers.

What the warning lights on your car dashboard mean and how serious they are

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You're on your way to a crucial meeting or important family event when a worrying warning light flashes up on the dashboard. It could be nothing, or it may be a nightmare in the making.

Lindsell Train trust suffers 'worst performance in its 25-year history' as investors flock to AI

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Star fund manager Nick Train has once again apologised to investors at Lindsell Train investment trust for another year of underperformance, its worst in its history.

The Mk1 Ford Escort returns after 50 years and it costs £295k: British firm reproduces 150 'continuation' cars

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A limited run of 150 officially licensed Escort RS cars are being built by Coventry-based specialist Boreham Motorworks. The first of the reborn seventies classics has been unveiled.

Stamp duty 'damages the economy' and should be scrapped, MPs recommend

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An influential group of MPs said the Government must consider alternatives to the home buying tax.

Peugeot e-208 GTi: France's new electric hot hatch EV is here - and is expected to cost £40,000

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Peugeot's new e-208 GTi hot hatch EV will be properly revealed ahead of Le Mans this weekend. What do we know about the spicy EV? And which all-electric hot hatches will it be going up against?

World Cup late night and early morning matches will result in more 'drowsy driving collisions' AA warns

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Half of Britons are expected to clear their calendars to watch the World Cup over the next five weeks.

Revolut launches 5% easy-access savings rate for new customers: What's the catch?

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The bank has launched a head-turning 5 per cent rate on its instant saver - we examine what to know before signing up.

AI chatbot poisoning attack scam warning as Trading Standards labels it a 'huge emerging threat'

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In what the National Trading Standards called a 'huge emerging threat' criminals have begun to 'teach' AI models to recommend links to fake websites.

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