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UK borrowing costs hit 28-year high in bond market rout and markets ramp up BofE rate hike bets as soaring oil and gas prices fuel inflation fears

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UK borrowing costs have hit a fresh 19-year high amid a renewed bond market rout sparked by global inflation fears and signs that Labour plans to continue its welfare splurge.

Blow to Burnham as families face fresh cost of living crunch after oil hits $107 a barrel

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British families face a brutal energy price shock this winter after the oil price raced to a four-month high above $107 .

Mortgage misery for homeowners as bond market turmoil to send rates climbing

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Borrowers should brace themselves for another wave of painful mortgage rate hikes, experts have warned.

Five most distracting touchscreens in modern cars ranked - is yours a hazard?

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What Car? studied 21 cars 'infotainment screens to see which were the most distracting. Here are the top five most distracting and the five least distracting so you know which to avoid or to buy.

One in three drivers want an SUV despite half believing they pose a greater risk to pedestrians

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National Accident Helpline says Britain is experiencing a contradiction between a growing obsession with SUVs and concerns over public safety.

Now Iceland sets its sights on the Falklands! Frozen food chain to become first British high street staple to open a store on islands

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Iceland will become the first British high street brand to open a shop in the Falklands.

The state pension triple lock is both affordable and well secured for future years, says former MP JOHN REDWOOD - here's how...

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I have some rare good news on government finances. The triple lock on the state pension is both affordable and well secured for future years.

You could get £351,000 more in your pension pot if you're a DINK: Here's how to translate the money you save into a much richer retirement

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It costs approximately £250,000 for a couple to raise a child until the age of 18, but childless couples could put that money into having a wealthier retirement instead.

My mum left me a trust but I fell out with my auntie and she won't sign the paperwork - can I make her?

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The trustee is my auntie and we had a falling out a few years back and she is now refusing to sign the necessary forms to release the money to me.

Tempted to ask AI or check TikTok for DIY advice? Freya did just that… and ended up with a £1,800 boiler bill

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A young homeowner is warning others against attempting to repair their own boilers, after her botched attempt landed her with an £1,800 bill.

I've been accidentally swept up in trading card mania, says LEE BOYCE - do we now own a piece of card worth £2,500?

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A few weeks ago, my daughter opened a pack of Disney Neon cards - and she unearthed a one-of-one version.

Currys boosted by World Cup TV and fan sales - can its new boss keep the momentum going?

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Currys reported a jump in sales over the summer as shoppers rushed to buy fans and new TVs during the World Cup and heatwave.

John Lewis chair bemoans higher cost of doing business as losses more than double

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The department store and Waitrose owner said that losses for the first half of the year to 1 August were £89 million - compared to £34m last year. It blamed rising costs such as National Insurance.

I paid £1,063 for Disneyland trip but tour firm Navig8 never booked me flights or a hotel: CRANE ON THE CASE

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When the time came to check in for the flights, the details we had didn't work. I called the airlines but they said there were no flights booked under our names.

Primark bows to customer pressure with promise to offer home delivery in Britain

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Primark will launch home delivery for its customers as it comes under pressure from cheaper online rivals.

Rightmove property searches see bigger than usual spike in first week of September... and London demand rises most

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Rightmove said it saw higher buyer demand across every region of Britain at the start of this month.

Blow to Labour's housebuilding plans as property firm Harworth snubs the residential market for data centres

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Harworth said it will scale back its exposure to the residential sector entirely and 'accelerate the reallocation of capital to higher returning opportunities'.

Breach in Britain's defences: Goodwin deal should set alarm bells ringing in Whitehall, says ALEX BRUMMER

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The private equity assault on Britain's second tier defence companies continues apace. Latest in the firing line is London-listed engineer Goodwin.

Footsie suffers biggest slump for two months as oil price surges back above $100 a barrel

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The FTSE 100 index fell 1.3%, or 141.6 points, to 10,670.06, its lowest level for nearly seven weeks. It was the sharpest decline since early July.

Hilton hotels boss calls on Burnham to save first jobs with tax breaks to tackle £14bn youth unemployment crisis

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A leading hotel chain has called on the Government to slash taxes so that hospitality firms can help tackle a £14.4billion youth unemployment crisis.

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