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'A serious blow to the Government': Labour blasted as Britain faces £70BILLION hit from Middle East energy shock

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The Middle East energy shock could plunge the UK into recession and wipe close to £70billion off the economy over the next two years, according to a doom-laden report.

The southern towns and cities where house prices are falling even MORE than in London

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Zoopla says that average prices in every city in southern England were lower than they were a year ago at the end of March.

'Come and talk to us': BAE offers army rival armoured vehicle as beleaguered £6bn Ajax project staggers on

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BAE Systems has opened the door to talks with the UK about an alternative armoured vehicle deal as a plan to buy rival Ajax staggers on despite catastrophic flaws.

BA won't refund my wife for flight home from Australia that it axed when Iran war began: SALLY SORTS IT

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My wife travelled to Australia recently to help nurse her dad, who was recovering from an operation for bladder cancer.

BP profits double in boost for new boss as oil price hits $112 per barrel for first time since March

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As the price of oil rose back above $112 a barrel for the first time since the end of March, BP posted profits of £2.4bn for the first three months of the year.

WPP sees sales slump as firms slash their advertising budgets due to Iran war

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The FTSE 250 firm said revenues dropped 6.7% to £2.3bn in the first quarter of 2026, led by a 13.1% slide in sales in its largest market, North America.

The seven common inheritance tax mistakes that could cost you a fortune

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Inheritance tax used to be a worry for the wealthy, but now soaring numbers of bereaved families with modest estates are being hit with a bill.

O'Neill is greasing the wheels - but can Big Oil's first female boss get BP back on track? asks RUTH SUNDERLAND

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It is entirely predictable that BP should be accused of making a mint at the expense of motorists after it reported unexpectedly large earnings.

Borrowing costs soar as rising oil price sparks fears of an inflation shock and higher interest rates

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The ten-year gilt yield hit 5% for the first time since late March, while the 30-year yield rose above 5.7% - its highest since September last year.

United Arab Emirates to quit OPEC after 60 years in major blow to the oil cartel

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As an energy crisis caused by the Iran war exposes discord among Gulf nations, the UAE said it would leave Opec and Opec+ on May 1.

Barclays curbs risky lending to shadow banks after taking £228m hit on collapsed UK mortgage provider

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The Market Financial Solutions (MFS) charge pushed the sum Barclays has set aside for souring loans up by 28% to £823m.

Race to 10k: Sunshine and denim shorts help vintage clothes reseller Jess Morton stretch her lead

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Online shoppers have snapped up her bundles of denim shorts and printed T-shirts. Antiques dealer Gordon Kennedy has sold nine items so far and is in second place.

Chemicals boss fumes over green taxes 'that destroy industrial base'

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Elliott, head of the Chemical Industries Association, said Britain had lost its ability to produce key chemicals.

What you need to know about the Renters' Rights Act: How it will affect landlords AND tenants

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On Friday, the Government's Renters' Rights Act will come into force, giving tenants the biggest increase to their rights in a generation.

Major alert that YOUR password is no longer safe. Here's how to fix it: Step by step, how to navigate the confusing world of passkeys

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Passwords have provided a safe way of securing our digital accounts for decades. But a secret string of letters and numbers is no longer enough to keep your personal information safe.

Why millions of savers need to act NOW: Interest rates on cash Isas are about to plunge. This is what you need to do to protect your money, by SYLVIA MORRIS

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Failing to switch to a better account could cost savers dearly as a slew of top-paying deals have been launched in recent days offering 4.25 pc or more.

Future Isa millionaires: Number of children with Junior Isa pots worth more than £200,000 doubles

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The number of children sitting on Junior Isa pots worth six figures has more than doubled over the course of a year, as they reap the benefits from saving and investing early.

Should all under 18s be taught about the power of investing? NatWest brings classes to youth clubs to boost financial education

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Jasmine Amadori is still studying in school to get the grades to secure her place at the University of Birmingham.

The new-build homes that have HALVED in value: The hidden flaws, money pits and loopholes that make your property unsellable

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New-build flats on their first resale are currently almost twice as likely to be sold at a loss, new research from Property Data reveals.

Lidl outsells Morrisons for first time ever as German discounter knocks UK supermarket into sixth place

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Industry figures yesterday revealed that Lidl made £3.05bn in sales over the 12 weeks to 19 April - compared to £3.03bn at Morrisons.

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