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Shopkeepers urge Andy Burnham to sort out 'most unfair tax in Britain' and reform hated business rates

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Andy Burnham is being urged to support independent shops through a root-and-branch overhaul of hated business rates.

British companies seriously undervalued and foreign buyers are taking advantage, says MAGGIE PAGANO

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It's taken smart US asset managers to sniff out the value of Easyjet - and you can't blame them for pouncing.

Ministry of Defence is our worst client, blast UK defence bosses

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British defence bosses have launched an extraordinary attack on government dithering over military spending.

Victims of £120m investment fraud denied justice as judge quits

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Hundreds of UK pensioners fear they will die before getting justice after a £120 million fraud trial controversially collapsed.

French telecoms tycoon becomes Vodafone's largest shareholder after snapping up £4.4bn stake

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Xavier Niel agreed to buy the entire 16.2 per cent stake held by United Arab Emirates telecoms group E&.

Next Prime Minister must reform hated business rates system if they're serious about unlocking economic growth

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One of Britain's most prestigious business organisations has piled pressure on Andy Burnham for a more radical reform of the hated business rates system.

The one metal powering a global shares boom and making investors huge gains... and it's not gold

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It plays an integral role in the dominant trends of the modern world. That means prices are likely to rise and the companies that mine this critical metal should deliver robust rewards to shareholders.

Sterling rises as investors ramp up bets that Bank of England will be forced to raise interest rates

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The pound rallied against the dollar and the euro on Friday as renewed hostilities with Iran fuelled fears interest rates will be raised to combat inflation.

Burberry faces investor pay revolt at its annual meeting this week

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The boss of Burberry is facing an investor revolt at its annual meeting on Wednesday over plans for a huge increase in his potential bonus.

JEFF PRESTRIDGE: Here's my urgent advice for any pet owner who's worried about soaring vet fees

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As a nation, we love our pets - and some will do literally anything for them. It's one of the main reasons why big business has latched on to the gravy train that is the veterinary sector.

Here's how YOU can beat the state pension age rise and stay on track to retire at 66. Our experts reveal exactly what to do each month based on your age

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Millions of workers will have to wait longer than previous generations to receive the state pension - but what if you aren't able or willing to work until a later date?

British Steel electric arc furnace finally shipped to Wales after months of being stuck in China

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One of the world's largest electric arc furnaces is finally set to be shipped to the UK after months of delays caused by the war in Iran.

Battle for Easyjet turns nasty as US private equity rivals trade barbs over their bids for the airline

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The battle for control of Easyjet descended into a row this weekend as the budget airline's private equity suitors traded barbs over their bids for the firm.

Andy Burnham's fiscal timebomb is revealed by the OBR, warns HAMISH MCRAE

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If you think our public finances are in a mess now, they will, on present trends, become much worse in the months and years ahead.

Buyers ignore inflated house prices as too many sellers list their home 'like it's 2021 and 2022'

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Only one in three Britons think house prices will rise in the next year, putting pressure on sellers to be realistic about asking prices.

Increase in workers pausing pensions payments thanks to mounting financial pressures

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Struggling workers are deciding to stop paying into their pensions as the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite, research shows.

Mansion tax could become more like a terrace tax in London, warns estate agency boss

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Fears are growing over the impact on the property market of rumoured mansion tax changes.

Magician Penn Jillette: I'm 6ft 7in and drive an electric Fiat 500 - I'm so frugal I steal power from the casino to charge it

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Penn, 71, is the tall, loquacious half of magic duo Penn and Teller. He reveals all about his money.

This dirty little money secret has made me £9,000 so far this year

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With most of my savings I continue to invest sensibly for the long term, buying and holding for decades rather than days, and spreading my risk over a wide range of investments.

I'm selling my unique 'marmite' West Sussex house for £5m - do you love it or hate it?

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Father-of-four and former Grand Designs homeowner Clinton Dall spoke to This is Money after listing his latest unique property for sale.

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