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Bellway boss calls for stamp duty hike to be reversed to help first-time buyers

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The end of a temporary tax break in April saw the amount first-time buyers could spend on a house before the levy kicked in fall from £425,000 to £300,000.

The true cost of Labour: Britain faces highest inflation in G7 but lags behind on growth, warns IMF... while unemployment hits a four-year high 

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In a setback for Rachel Reeves ahead of the Budget next month, the global watchdog forecast UK inflation of 3.4 per cent this year and 2.5 per cent in 2026.

AI bubble now number one risk for markets, warn fund managers

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Fund managers' worries about a bubble - when share prices surge to unsustainably high levels - have tripled over the past month, according to the poll from Bank of America.

Jobs in financial services soar thanks to tech boom, defying hiring slowdown

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London's financial services sector bucked the national trend in recent months as advertised job vacancies continued to grow.

Lawyers: Carmakers 'would rather cheat emissions than follow law'

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Over 1.6 million motorists are taking legal action against more than a dozen manufacturers over claims that several diesel vehicles produced from 2009 onwards contained 'defeat devices'.

Carmakers 'would rather cheat than follow the law' over emissions, High Court told as largest class action in English history kicks off

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Over 1.6 million motorists are taking legal action against more than a dozen manufacturers over claims that several diesel vehicles produced from 2009 onwards contained 'defeat devices'.

Gold races to record $4,100 as Trump's softer tone towards China eases trade war fears

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Bullion raced to $4103 an ounce - taking gains for the year to a 57% - as nervous investors continue to look for somewhere safe to park their cash.

Opinion: US-China tussle casts a shadow over the global economy

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Washington and Beijing are at daggers, despite Trump's claims of a good relationship with supreme Chinese leader Xi Jinping (pictured together).

I fear Rachel Reeves is coming for your savings in the Budget but I've seen the fatal flaw: SYLVIA MORRIS

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There are fears of cuts in Rachel Reeves' Budget on November 26. Let's hope the Chancellor sees sense.

Trump's rare earth row with China casts a dark shadow over the global economy, says ALEX BRUMMER

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Washington and Beijing are at daggers, despite Trump's claims of a good relationship with supreme Chinese leader Xi Jinping (pictured together).

Review: Nissan Leaf third generation

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The Nissan Leaf started EV uptake. But it got left behind - until now that is. It's back for a third-generation and we test drove it on its launch to find out if its back to being a leading EV.

Nissan Leaf third generation: We review new version of the first mass-market EV that started it all

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The Nissan Leaf started EV uptake. But it got left behind - until now that is. It's back for a third-generation and we test drove it on its launch to find out if its back to being a leading EV.

Revolut's UK banking licence 'held up' by concerns about risk controls

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The digital bank first applied for a UK banking licence in 2021 and received a licence with some restrictions last year, a step closer to its eventual stock market listing.

Revolut's UK banking licence 'held up' by concerns about risk controls

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The digital bank first applied for a UK banking licence in 2021 and received a licence with some restrictions last year, a step closer to its eventual stock market listing.

Lidl closes gap with Morrisons in race to become top five UK grocer

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Morrisons is losing its lead on Lidl in the race for UK grocery market share - setting the scene for the group to be overtaken by its discount rival.

Lidl closes gap with Morrisons in race to become top five UK grocer

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Morrisons is losing its lead on Lidl in the race for UK grocery market share - setting the scene for the group to be overtaken by its discount rival.

Lloyds blasts FCA over car loans bill: Bank launches fightback after admitting scandal has left it facing £2bn hit

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Lloyds, which is on the hook for almost £2bn over the motor finance scandal, accused the FCA of botching the design of the compensation scheme.

Archie Norman set for another three years as M&S chairman

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Marks & Spencer chairman Archie Norman's term is set to be extended by three years amid a successful turnaround at the retailer.

Close Brothers ups car finance compensation pot to £300m as it hits back at redress plan

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Another bank has criticised the City watchdog's plans for billions of pounds to be handed out to motorists in compensation related to the car finance commissions scandal.

ICG ENTERPRISE TRUST: Fund that roots out 'real' firms that have big money behind them

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ICG offers exposure to companies that shape their sectors - something that can be tricky for individual investors to get right.