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The new-build homes that have HALVED in value: Hidden flaws and loopholes making properties unsellable

Today

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.

Borrowing costs soar as oil price spike sparks fears of UK inflation shock and higher rates

Today

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.

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

Today

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.

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

Today

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

Why millions of savers need to act NOW as interest rates on their cash Isas plunge: SYLVIA MORRIS

Today

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.

NS&I boosts fixed savings rates and monthly income bonds to fire them up the best buy tables

Today

NS&I says the move 'reflects changes in the wider market' and will help it meet its net financing target.

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

Today

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.

Should the triple lock pension pledge be made permanent? Two in five think it should...

Today

The pledge means the state pension should increase every year by the highest of inflation , average earnings growth or 2.5 per cent.

Labour blasted as Britain faces £70BILLION hit from Middle East energy shock

Today

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 electric cars being CANCELLED: Makers who have wielded the axe on EVs due to low demand

Today

While electric car sales are on the rise, their growth isn't accelerating at the pace industry and governments initially expected - or as fast as car makers who have invested heavily in EVs would like.

ALEX BRUMMER: Conjuring up rent controls, that failed old socialist favourite, is final proof Reeves has no clue how to run the economy

Today

Rarely has a Chancellor of the Exchequer been under greater pressure to produce some answers.

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

Yesterday

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

Yesterday

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

Yesterday

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

Yesterday

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.

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

Yesterday

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

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

Yesterday

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

Yesterday

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

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

Yesterday

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

Yesterday

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

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