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The modest progress is partly the result of the natural resilience of British businesses, and partly because many of them seem to be rather good at deploying artificial intelligence to cut costs.
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Giles Fuchs, whose Burgh Island art deco hotel in Devon inspired Agatha Christie's thriller And Then There Were None, is calling for sites like his to receive a 5% discount on business rates.
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In a boost for the City, Abenojar Tungsten is set to join the FTSE 250 index. But the future is looking less certain for Big Yellow's current London listing.
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Lenders are resigned to being targeted by the Chancellor in his maiden Budget in ten days' time after being spared by his predecessor Rachel Reeves.
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Gavin Peck knows something is wrong if he visits one of his shops and doesn't bring anything home for his young daughters.
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Strathclyde Pension Fund has £12bn more in the kitty than it needs to pay the pensions of its near-300,000 members, its latest accounts show.
I fear a Budget tax raid on pensioners, but the Chancellor should leave well alone: JEFF PRESTRIDGE
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So far, the rumour mill has been subdued compared to the previous two Budgets overseen by John Healey's predecessor Rachel Reeves, writes JEFF PRESTRIDGE.
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It's an extraordinary time to be an investor. But not everyone has an equal chance to get in on the action.
Yesterday
Some people love investing - the thrill of discovering an overlooked gem of a company, taking a punt on a new theme or beating the performance of the stock market.
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.
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Savers are flocking back to Premium Bonds after last month's prize rise. NS&I has had a bad start to the financial year, bringing in just £1bn in three months.
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When David Ormston discovered the house next door was being converted from a three-bedroom family home into a property that would house six unrelated tenants, he feared it would be trouble.
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What does it mean to be rich in today's Britain? See how your paycheck stacks up against your peers across the country, based on official data. Let's find out.
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The Bank of Mum and Dad is in high demand. Young people are increasingly turning to parents and grandparents for help to reach life's milestones.
Most comfortable new cars: Top picks for every budget from a Citroen C3 to a Rolls-Royce Phantom...
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We can exclusively reveal the most comfortable cars for every budget - and some of them are very affordable.
Chancellor should cut benefits instead of taxing banks, says International Monetary Fund
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John Healey is facing a mounting backlash over plans to clobber lenders in the Budget while at the same time hailing them as 'the jewel in the crown of the British economy'.
How to invest in property and pick up an 8% income with these overlooked funds
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Some of the best bargains are said to be found among Real Estate Investment Trusts (Reits), which own shopping malls, offices and logistics warehouses and storage facilities.
City watchdog revokes ban on four cleared Libor traders after convictions were quashed
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The City watchdog has revoked bans on four men previously convicted of interest rate rigging after their convictions were quashed by the Court of Appeal.
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In a breakfast session with bankers at the Institute of International Finance in Bangkok, Bailey didn't sound as if he was aching to put up rates.
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Michael Scheepers, who runs the Stoke-on-Trent-based business behind beloved brands Spode, Portmeirion and Royal Worcester, called for help to prevent more closures.
