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It takes 216 days to move house in Britain: This is where sellers face the longest wait

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Delays can be caused by problems with the property or complicated chains, but Rightmove said over-worked lawyers were also holding things up.

BP to slash 700 jobs as part of major shake-up under new chief exec

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New BP boss Meg O'Neill, pictured, has been tasked with leading BP's pivot back towards fossil fuels after a disastrous renewable energy drive.

Time to take Huw's bitter Pill for rates: Chief economist's warnings should not be ignored, says ALEX BRUMMER

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Expecting the smart economic minds on the Bank of England's interest rate-setting panel to forecast the out-turn of events in the Middle East is preposterous.

Fury as Shell profits double after cashing in on Middle East turmoil causing misery for motorists and bill payers

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The energy giant said the US-Iran war, which has caused oil prices to spike, helped drive its second best quarterly profits ever. Howard Cox, founder of FairFuelUK, said: 'This is pure corporate greed.'

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey keeps door open to rate hike amid continuing global uncertainty

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Bailey's comments came as the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee voted 6-3 to keep to borrowing costs at 3.75%.

BAE boss demands action on defence spending: Burnham told to set out 'clear pathway' to achieve Nato targets

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Charles Woodburn welcomed Burnham's pledge to meet a Nato goal of spending 3.5% of national income on defence by 2035.

Magnum receives heatwave sales boost in Europe but sees volume growth melt away in US thanks to fat jabs

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The company, which owns the Cornetto and Wall's brands, saw sales volumes rise 5% in Europe, which has been experiencing heatwaves this spring and summer.

Pension savers are tapping pots for record sums, reveals HMRC

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Pension experts say the increase in taxable cash withdrawals could be down to more people retiring with defined contribution pots, but also cost-of-living pressures.

Best investment platforms: How to choose the right account for you

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Choosing the right investing platform is crucial but a wealth of choice can leave investors scratching their heads. We pick some of the best.

Inflation will rise this year, says Bank of England as rate-setters split over hike

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The Bank of England held interest rates at 3.75% today, despite fears that the recent spike in energy prices could prompt another inflation shock.

Disabled drivers left behind by electric car transition: Three-quarters of councils have no accessible chargers

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Seventy-five per cent of councils currently don't have devices specifically adapted for drivers with accessibility needs or conform to recognised accessibility standards.

Homes with a sea view cost up to £220,000 more as buyers prepared to splash out on coastal locations

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Rightmove probed asking prices in seaside towns and found the price tag of a sea view property has soared by more than a quarter in the past seven years.

Jaecoo 7 - dubbed the 'Temu Range Rover' - has just driven the length of the UK on one tank of fuel

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The £35,500 Chinese hybrid SUV has just completed an authenticated real-world fuel economy test in which it drove a staggering 828 miles without stopping.

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.

Burnham urged to cut costs for small firms as sales slow and hiring hits a six-month low

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Higher energy prices and continued economic uncertainty are piling the pressure on small firms already suffering from a slowdown in sales.

Foxtons boss urges Burnham to reform stamp duty as he warns London house sales could fall to record low in 2026

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Buyer activity in London was held back by weak consumer confidence and higher interest rates in the period, the London-focused estate agency said.

Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75%: What it means for your mortgage and savings

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Rates had been expected to fall this year, but worries about an inflation spike caused by the conflict in Iran have led the Bank to act cautiously.

Johnson & Johnson to pay £4.1bn to settle lawsuits alleging talc products cause cancer

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The New-Jersey-based company - well-known for its baby powder - has proposed a settlement in an attempt to turn the page on the long-running legal battle.

China's bargain Rolls-Royce SUV is coming to Europe: Enormous Zeekr 9X costs a fraction of the £345k Cullinan

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Zeekr's aim is to convince drivers to ditch traditionally popular luxury marques such as Audi, BMW, Mercedes and Range Rover - as they have done in China.

Rolls Royce shares rise as firm reveals profit boost from data centres and defence spending

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The aero-engineering firm expects to make £4.7billion to £4.9billion in underlying operating profit this year, beating forecasts.

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