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Prolonged Iran conflict and Labour leadership battle raise recession risk, say economists

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The economy grew by more than expected in March, capping off a strong first quarter. But a prolonged conflict and political uncertainty raises the risk of a recession.

Resolution Foundation urges Starmer to remove inheritance tax-free band and ditch triple lock

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As Left-wing MPs plot to unseat the Prime Minister, the Resolution Foundation called for older and richer households to 'pay their way'.

Gilts and pound steady as Streeting quits; Surprise GDP bounce | MARKETS LIVE

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The economy is holding up better than expected during the Middle East conflict, as this morning's GDP figures showed growth of 0.3 per cent in March.

Tate and Lyle shares soar after £2.7bn takeover bid from US firm

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Tate & Lyle has revealed it is in talks with a US firm over a £2.7billion takeover, making it the latest UK-listed company that could soon fall into foreign hands.

House prices will fall in the coming months, say estate agents

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House prices are expected to fall over the coming months, with fewer buyers out house hunting and fewer sales being agreed, estate agents are warning.

High street bank branch closures to be probed in Government review

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Two thirds of bank branch network has been destroyed in just ten years, as banks push customers towards online services in a bid to cut costs.

Spire Healthcare shares surge 45% after £1bn bid approach

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Private equity firm Toscafund has proposed a non-binding cash offer of 250p per share for Spire.

Britons are already buying more Chinese cars than Japanese cars in a major changing of the guard

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The increasing popularity of newcomers like BYD, Chery, Jaecoo and Omoda - on top of MG's established success - has seen China officially overtake Japan in terms of UK deliveries.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos Grenadier in race to replace Army's Land Rover Defenders

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Billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos Grenadier has officially entered the bidding war to replace the British Army's Land Rover Defenders in a deal that's potentially worth billions.

New green taxes on fertiliser risk making some UK crops unviable, farmers warn

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The levy on imported nitrogen-based fertiliser could push up food prices, increase dependence on imports and even potentially lead to shortages.

How the Renters' Rights Act is causing chaos and what landlords must do to avoid big fines

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The buy-to-let market has been plunged into chaos after Labour introduced overnight on May 1 the biggest boost to rights in a generation.

Nearly half of landlords say they will put up rents in next 12 months due to Rachel Reeves' tax hikes

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The Chancellor announced in November's Budget that the tax property investors pay on their rental income will be levied at higher rates from April 2027.

Hargreaves Lansdown review: Is the 'Waitrose of investing' worth the cost?

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Hargreaves Lansdown is probably the UK's best-known investment platform. But it's up against a host of others, with many providing low fees

Revolut Ultra bank account costs £55 a month but comes with '£9,000 perks' - is it worth it?

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Revolut's premier bank account that comes with a platinum plated debit card is said to include £9,000 worth of perks but will set you back £55 a month.

I sell houseboats for a living: THESE are the rules Zack Polanski should have followed on council tax

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As Green Party leader Zack Polanski is accused of avoiding council tax, these are the rules on tax and registering to vote if you live on a marina.

Premium Bonds prize rate to rise from July as NS&I also improves odds of winning

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The new rate and odds represent a sharp U-turn from NS&I, which saw money flood out of Premium Bonds when it cut the rate in April.

Bone broth and 'cake bites' boost profits at Mr Kipling maker Premier Foods

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The London-listed giant, which also owns household names including Ambrosia, Bisto, and Oxo, said profits rose 6.7 per cent to £200.4million for the year to 28 March.

Labour battle fuels housebuilding crisis: Vistry shares crash as projects put on hold and Savills and RICS warn

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In a bleak update that sent shares crashing to a 15-year low, builder Vistry warned of sharply lower profits and revealed it is delaying new projects.

Asking people to save 12% of salary into pensions could tackle looming retirement poverty crisis

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Poverty in retirement could be drastically reduced if minimum work pension contributions were boosted, a new report finds.

British households see their average wealth drop £20,000 this year

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Average wealth as estimated by households has fallen by 17.5 per cent from £126,482 in 2025 to £104,329 this year according to a poll by St James's Place.

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