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Sellers ripped carpets and appliances out of my new home. Should I take legal action? DEAN DUNHAM replies

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I recently moved into a new house. The process was a bit acrimonious, as the initial buyer pulled out and the sellers of my new property were annoyed.

My son died eight months ago but his employer STILL hasn't paid out on his £36,000 life insurance: SALLY SORTS IT

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My son, an only child, died on May 31, 2025. His employer is refusing to discuss his estimated £36,000 death-in-service payout.

Civil service pensions in MELTDOWN: Rod, 70, could lose his dream home while he waits for £40,000 payout

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When Rod Peers retired in November, he was eager to start this new chapter in his life by purchasing a three-bedroom property with his partner.

UK data champions under siege as the AI revolution gathers pace: ALEX BRUMMER

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Legal and medical data provider Relx has been on an extraordinary ride over the last several years with the share price more than doubling from 2022.

Jimmy Choo sales put spring in Capri's step as luxury shoe-maker reissues classic designs

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The footwear brand, fronted by actor Sydney Sweeney, pictured, won over nostalgic consumers after relaunching styles from the late 1990s and early 2000s.

US raider Boaz Weinstein blocks Herald investment trust deal in fresh power grab

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Saba Capital, which is run by New York hedge fund manager Boaz Weinstein, pictured, controls more than 30% of the shares in Herald investment trust.

Shoppers spend £2m a day less at Asda as troubled supermarket suffers a 'profound identity crisis'

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The UK's third largest grocer took £4.32bn in sales over the 12 weeks to January 25 compared to £4.49bn over the same period the year before.

Disney names theme park boss Josh D'Amaro to succeed chief exec Bob Iger

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D'Amaro, pictured, will take over from Bob Iger, 74, next month, when the man credited with shaping the modern Disney finally steps down.

AI lawyer bots wipe £12bn off software companies - but silver and gold bounce back

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As gold and silver rebounded following their recent rout, heavy selling on the stock market saw data and analytics giant RELX shed nearly £7bn of its value.

Fat jab maker Novo Nordisk warns over sales as it faces intense competition from rival Eli Lilly

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Novo, which makes Ozempic and Wegovy, said it expected sales to fall by between 5% and 13% this year compared with growth of 10% last year.

Prepare for blast-off: Elon Musk's £900bn SpaceX deal paves the way for AI float bonanza

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Elon Musk (pictured) is set to take the newly merged company public later this year - with rivals OpenAI and Anthropic also racing to come to market.

Top cash Isa rates are disappearing within days - bag one of these now while you still can: SYLVIA MORRIS

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Rates on ordinary savings accounts are falling - but cash Isa deals are bucking the trend. Coventry Building Society launched a cash Isa paying 4.13%.

Overpayment trick that can save you an astonishing £42,000 on your mortgage - and why NOW is the time you must do it

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Millions of homeowners could take advantage of a savvy trick to free themselves of their mortgage years early and slash the amount of interest they pay.

Revealed: The sneaky tricks to find out if you've won a Premium Bond prize BEFORE the winners are announced (and how to join the secret club for those REALLY in the know)

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Each month thousands of Premium Bond holders rush to National Savings & Investment's website to discover whether they've won big.

Best cash Isa rates 2025: 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.

How to use reverse budgeting to get to the end of the month WITHOUT running out of money... and start living again

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How much money do you spend on yourself? By the time most of us have paid the mortgage, bills, food shops and subscriptions each month, there's little left for frivolous spending.

Bank of England expected to hold rates this week - but March cut looks likely, says ING

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The market is expecting the central bank to hold the base rate at 3.75% after a 25 percentage point cut in December.

At least 1m people have missed the self-assessment tax deadline and face £100 fines

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The £100m figure is likely to further increase as late filers will also face daily penalties and interest charges in February.

One in 45 British homeowners are sitting on a property worth £1million

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The number of million-pound property owners surged along with house prices during the covid-era boom.

China bans hidden 'pop-out' car door handles popularised by Tesla as part of new safety standards

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The minimalist handles are designed to improve the aesthetic and aero of new cars but have come under criticism for losing operation when involved in a crash.

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