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Ground rent cap won't save us from our 'toxic' homes, say beleaguered leaseholders

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Leasehold flat owners claim their homes remain a 'toxic' asset despite the Government's proposal for a £250 annual cap on ground rents.

The Original Factory Shop collapses into administration putting 1,200 jobs at risk

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The Original Factory Shop has fallen into administration. Its website is now due to close, but physical shops will continue to remain open for now.

Poundland owner buys LK Bennett out of administration but job losses loom

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LK Bennett has been bought out of administration by an investment firm that swoops on struggling brands.

Prosper offers boosted one-year fixed rate and 120-day notice savings accounts at 4.5%

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Prosper is offering boosted rates for new customers and interestingly, the boosted element is tax-free.

British Land tables £150m takeover offer for Life Science REIT

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The property giant said it had agreed to buy Life Science REIT for approximately £150million, valuing each share at 42.8p.

Spanish hotel accused my son of smoking and locked his room until we paid up - can it do this? Consumer lawyer DEAN DUNHAM replies

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My husband and I were recently on holiday in Spain with our adult son. Hotel staff put a note under his door saying he had been smoking - which he had not.

How Labour's leasehold flat reforms could deal a blow to pension funds

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer yesterday proposed that ground rents paid by owners of leasehold properties, mostly flats, will be capped at £250 per year.

Princess of Wales' wedding hairdressers accuse Labour of 'squeezing' salons as business rates backlash mounts

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Celebrity hairdresser Richard Ward - who styled the Princess of Wales' hair at her wedding to Prince William in 2011 - said Labour are 'squeezing business'

ABERDEEN ASIA FOCUS seeks growth off the beaten path

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Its emphasis is on finding successful investments outside of the big Asian tech firms which attract most attention from investors.

Bereaved families face 'impossible' deadline to stump up inheritance tax on pensions

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Family members could start to refuse the crucial role of winding up an estate for fear of becoming personally liable for tax, warns a House of Lords report.

Why markets are on tenterhooks over Trump's pick to replace Fed chief Powell: ALEX BRUMMER

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America's central bank, led by chairman Jay Powell (pictured), is widely expected to hold its key interest rate at today's first meeting of the year.

Meet the top-secret NS&I agent who tells Premium Bond holders they're £1m richer

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The lives of two Bond holders are transformed on the day before the first working day of every month, when NS&I personally delivers the news.

Rightmove names the 25 towns that saw biggest house price rises in 2025

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More affordable locations saw the biggest asking price spikes last year, with areas in Scotland, the north east, and Yorkshire recording double-digit percentage increases.

My wood burner saved me £6,000: TOBY WALNE on the cost of owning one and the best models to buy

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For the past 12 winters, Toby Walne's wood burner has kept his family warm - and helped to slash energy bills at their rural Hertfordshire home.

Richard Hammond is selling four of his favourite cars... here's what you could buy

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The former Top Gear presenter and motoring enthusiast is selling four of his prized motors next month - including a Fast Ford and a pre-war touring car.

Pound soars to four-year high: Sterling tops $1.38 before easing as 'sell America' trading hits the dollar

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Sterling rose to $1.3867 - its strongest level since September 2021 - while the euro hit its highest point against the US currency since June that year.

Ground rent cap for leaseholders: What is changing, why is it controversial and when will it happen?

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The 4.2million leaseholders who pay ground rent could be set to see their annual bills go down under plans announced by Kier Starmer today.

HMRC stamp duty investigations on the rise as officials snoop on families they suspect of failing to pay - here's what they are looking for

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HMRC investigations are on the rise after Angela Rayner was caught having not paid the correct amount of stamp duty last year.

Ineos Grenadier gets an upgrade for 2026: Has a steering overhaul finally made this go-anywhere off-roader better to drive on the road?

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe's car brand has updated its Grenadier and Quartermaster models for 2026 based on customer feedback. So, does it drive better than before?

How millions of women are falling behind men in the pension race - and how they can catch up

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Fathima Faleel (pictured) came from a culture where pensions weren't mentioned. Now she faces a desperate race to save enough for her future.

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