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Next boss blasts Labour's 'disastrous' policies for causing 'dramatic fall' in job opportunities for young people including demise of the starter job

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The boss of Next has blasted Labour's 'disastrous' tax and workers' rights policies for causing a 'dramatic fall' in job opportunities for young people.

Energy bills to rise by £200 a year from July amid impact of Iran war

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Families being squeezed by rising prices face a fresh blow today as the energy regulator is set to announce a £200 rise in annual bills.

My neighbour throws glass over the fence to injure my dog's paws. What can I do about it? DEAN DUNHAM KC replies

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My neighbour has regularly complained about my dog over the years, saying he is too noisy. Now I think this is turning into something more sinister.

A crook keeps ordering takeaways on Uber Eats using my bank card but Barclays won't stop him: SALLY SORTS IT

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A stranger got hold of my debit card details and keeps ordering takeaways to their address on the app Uber Eats. Uber will not help me to block my card or address.

Washed out B&Q bets on summer sales bonanza to rescue profits after Easter sales slump

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Owner Kingfisher, which also runs Screwfix in the UK and Ireland, said that sales at B&Q fell 4.1% over the three months to 30 April.

Could YOUR summer holiday be grounded by the jet fuel crisis? Our aviation expert answers your key questions

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The ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has the potential to deliver the most devastating blow to global aviation of our lifetime.

Poundland owner snaps up struggling luxury handbag maker Radley with 42 jobs axed

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The upmarket label, which counts Pippa Middleton, pictured, as a loyal customer, was bought out of administration by the owner of Poundland.

BP chairman sacked over bullying claims: Albert Manifold accused of 'aggressive' behaviour towards staff

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In a shock announcement to the stock exchange, the FTSE 100 listed group said Albert Manifold, pictured, was leaving with immediate effect.

Don't wait for base rate rise to get a top savings account - grab a 4.85% one-year fix now: SYLVIA MORRIS

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Savings rates are rising - but you wouldn't know it. The top rates on most easy-access accounts have barely budged in recent weeks.

I was wrong over artificial intelligence jobs apocalypse, says Open AI boss Sam Altman

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Altman, chief exec of the company behind ChatGPT said he was 'delighted to be wrong' about fears over the impact of the technology.

Curse of the BP boardroom: Oil giant's next chairman needs to be properly house-trained, says RUTH SUNDERLAND

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When removing a chairman, companies normally go out of their way to be euphemistic. Unconvincing vague tributes are paid.

Scottish Widows paid Shirley-Anne and Russell £72,000 - Six months later they found out it should have been £749,000

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When Shirley-Anne and Russell Hodgson received £72,000 from Scottish Widows on two life insurance policies set up by his mother in 1972, they were delighted.

Accused Mango heir Jonathan Andic hits back over 'one-sided' claims that he murdered his father

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Jonathan Andic, pictured arriving a court, said he was temporarily stepping down as vice-chair of the Spanish fashion retailer as he defends his innocence.

Can you tell how much money we have just by looking at our faces? One has £1M, another is a property mogul... and a third had problem debt

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They say you can judge a book by its cover, but can you tell a person's financial situation just by looking at them?

How much does it cost to run a fan all day and is air conditioning really expensive?

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With energy prices due to rise again this summer, households may be concerned about the cost of keeping cool. This is how much common devices cost to run.

Where are the investing safe havens now? What the experts say

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Investing is inherently risky, but when financial markets turn volatile it's natural to consider just how exposed you are to the current hazards.

What fire-risk Volvo EX30 owners can do: Inside the chaotic EV recall as drivers demand end to finance deals

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Abid Hussain had been proud to park his brand new top-of-the-range £43,000 Volvo in front of his home when he first bought it. But the electric vehicle has been a 'total disaster on all fronts'.

Britons snap up more private number plates than EVER - can you spot which ones made a canny investment?

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As personalised registrations grow in popularity and returns, here are some tips to turn a profit on plastic.

Labour have killed buy-to-let - but you can still make HUGE profits renting out a holiday home. TOBY WALNE'S step-by-step guide to the best areas, how much to charge - and the simple feature guests pay 40% more for

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The right holiday home could net you a tidy profit, but prospective buyers must choose their property, location and rents carefully if they want to succeed. Here's our step-by-step guide.

SpaceX IPO: The story behind the $1.75tn biggest float in stock market history

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It's being billed as the biggest - and most anticipated - flotation in stock market history. And it's set to make founder Elon Musk the world's first dollar trillionaire.

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