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M&S reveals 500 'wish list' locations for new stores as it unveils huge expansion plans - could one be coming to a town near YOU?

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There are currently 330 stores across the UK, but the retailer is hoping to have 180 mixed stores and 420 dedicated food shops within the coming years.

The DWP is refusing to admit a pension error costing me £110 a month in Universal Credit: STEVE WEBB replies

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I recently started paying £200 per month by direct debit into a personal pension as well as my works pension, to bring my contributions up to 15% of my gross salary.

Is it time to ditch Fundsmith and Finsbury Growth & Income from my Isa? SIMON LAMBERT

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Simply backing the market over Terry Smith or Nick Train would have proved a much better move last year - a pattern that has cost me money.

NHS worker wins £73,000 Aston Martin with a 19p raffle ticket - but there's one major problem...

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Mary Sonquit (pictured right), 25, from Maidstone, had just gone to sleep after a late shift when she was woken and handed the keys to a 195mph Aston Martin Vantage.

Burberry and Chanel among who's who of luxury fashion owed millions following collapse of glitzy department store Saks

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Burberry and Chanel are among a who's who of the luxury world owed money by glitzy department store owner Saks Global as it filed for bankruptcy protection.

The quiet London house price crash: The parts of the property market hit hardest... and why experts warn the gloom could spread

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London homeowners are facing a rude awakening when they come to try and sell their homes as property values in the capital continue to plunge.

Pubs U-turn dismissed as 'temporary sticking plaster' as Reeves is blasted over botched business rates reform

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Rachel Reeves' U-turn on pub taxes has been branded 'a temporary sticking plaster' amid calls for a complete overhaul of the 'broken' business rates system.

Mastercard, Visa and Revolut lose legal challenge over card fee cap plans

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Mastercard, Visa and fintech Revolut today lost a legal challenge to the UK payments regulator over the regulator's plans to introduce a cap on card fees from international transactions.

Asda suffers debt selloff as Christmas sales slump unnerves investors

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Asda has been hit by a sell off of its loans and bonds as woeful Christmas sales sparked concern about the viability of its turnaround strategy.

Why are cars in France using PINK number plates?

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Around 400,000 vehicles per year in France use 'temporary' trade plates while awaiting full registration - but they have been increasingly used for fraudulent purposes.

Earn 7.5% interest on uninvested cash with IG: How to get the boosted rate

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Savings rates have fallen since the drop in the base rate in December, so this deal gives you a good opportunity to boost your pot.

Schroders upgrades profit forecast after flurry of new business

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Shares in Schroders rose sharply on Thursday after the group revealed an influx of new business led to buoyed management fees in the past year.

One in four Gen Z has a side hustle to boost their earnings: Should they be investing the cash?

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Sydney McGauran, 30, runs a business making crochet handbags and says the cash she makes is her 'pocket money'.

Returns on uninvested cash held in stocks and shares Isas could be charged 22% tax to close potential loophole

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HMRC is considering a 22 percent flat-rate charge on any interest earned on cash holdings held in stocks and shares Isas, it is thought.

Average rents fall for only the second time in five years - but some towns still see prices jump

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More homes available to let and more first-time buyers are among the factors behind the drop in asking rents.

Vote against Saba's hostile takeover of Edinburgh Worldwide NOW, says ROS ALTMANN

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The investment trust industry is under attack and ordinary shareholders should beware because time is running out, says Lady Altmann.

Best used electric cars for less than £10,000 with a decent range: Our EV expert reveals her five top choices

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I want to buy a used, compact EV under £10,000 with a range of 200 miles or more. It needs to be spacious and NOT a Tesla. What are my options?

Recruiter Robert Walters suffers amid global jobs slump - but UK earnings rise on accountant hiring boom

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While global hiring suffered, the recruiter posted increases in the fees it earned in the UK driven by London, temporary roles and accountancy hires.

First-time buyers are haggling big discounts on homes: Here's Phil Spencer's tip on how YOU can too

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More than nine in 10 first-time buyers negotiated on the property purchase price last year, securing a discount of £22,900 on average.

Toby Carvery owner Mitchells & Butlers cheers record Christmas Day sales but warns on labour and food cost spike

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Mitchells & Butlers posted record sales on Christmas dayin the face of 'significant' headwinds driven by soaring operating costs.

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