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What's behind London's house price slump? SIMON LAMBERT on the struggling property market and why there's a silver lining for buyers

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London's property market is in a slump. House prices in the capital have fallen 5% since their peak in 2022, according to the Land Registry, but that headline figure masks a deeper problem.

How much you need saved in your pension at every age for a stellar retirement

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If you have no idea whether you are saving enough to just scrape by or if you'll enjoy a prosperous retirement, you are far from alone.

BAE Systems wins £450million contract to build advanced radar for RAF fighter jets

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Defence chiefs have awarded a near half billion-pound contract to BAE Systems to build new advanced radar systems for the RAF's Typhoon aircraft.

Modern classic Ferrari prices go into overdrive after five 'halo' cars from the 1980s to 2000s smash records

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The rare Prancing Horses each drew landmark multi-million-pound winning bids, with one selling for nearly three times the previous highest figure to leave a US auction room in disbelief.

Reeves REJECTS calls to extend pubs business rates U-turn leaving hotels and restaurants in the lurch

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Rachel Reeves delivered a blow to beleaguered hotel and restaurant operators as she signalled that only pubs will receive any help to cope with a surge in business rate bills.

My secret weapon for winning care home funding worth £25k for my elderly mother - and how you can too

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When Andy Machin's mother Lily developed Alzheimer's in her 70s, he knew the next few years would be emotionally challenging.

Will rising inflation halt mortgage rate cuts? Why a spike back up could spell bad news for borrowers

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Today's spike in the rate of inflation could put an end to the mortgage rate cuts borrowers have enjoyed in recent months, experts have warned.

Nationwide makes major change to its mortgages meaning some customers can borrow £50,000 more

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New and existing customers of Britain's biggest building society could potentially borrow tens of thousands more under the new rules.

Spoils for America's rich and powerful put capitalism to shame, says ALEX BRUMMER

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The US Republican Party has travelled a distance since the early 20th century when Teddy Roosevelt found himself in the White House.

Pub firm Young's eyes move to London's main stock market after 'exceptional' Christmas

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Young's, which is currently listed on the Alternative Investment Market, said like-for-like sales in the three weeks to 5 January rose by 11.2%.

Get up to £3,000 Sipp cashback when opening an Interactive Investor pension

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If you're looking to open or transfer a pension, Interactive Investor is a good option and cashback can boost your pot. Find out whether it's worth taking up the deal.

B&M issues third profit warning as price cuts fail to lure shoppers

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Chief executive officer, Tjeerd Jegen, who joined in June, has promised to 'bring back excitement to our stores' as part of his 'Back to B&M Basics' rescue plan.

Primark owner blames Christmas sales slump on 'difficult clothing market'

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Sales slowed at the budget clothing retailer over the key Christmas period as consumer confidence slipped in Europe.

Rachel Reeves' trip to Davos overshadowed by inflation, job losses and weak growth

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Rachel Reeves has been dealt a 'harsh reality check' after a surprise jump in inflation raised fresh questions over the health of the economy.

What's happening with gold, silver and copper? Chief investment officer TOM BECKET on why prices have soared

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The precious metals have continued their astonishing run, while copper - a metal largely used for industrial purposes - is surging too. Tom Becket, of Canaccord Wealth, explains why.

JN Bank UK launches new range of savings accounts and rebrands - are the rates any good?

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JN Bank has relaunched as This Bank in the UK and along with its new name has launched a crop of new savings accounts.

Vanguard defies Chancellor with a £1.85bn CUT to UK stocks held in hugely popular LifeStrategy funds

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The fund manager is ditching UK equities worth around £1.85billion from the LifeStrategy range to reflect what it dubs the 'more global focus' of UK investors.

Sales of London's most expensive homes slumped in 2025 as mansion tax spooks the mega-rich

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Wealthy buyers spent nearly £900million less on prime London property last year as tax fears and the abolition of the non-dom regime put a hold on the market.

Beazley rejects Zurich's takeover bid which 'undervalues' firm at £7.7bn

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The Swiss insurance giant lodged a 1280p a share offer for the FTSE 100-listed company on Tuesday, after Beazley rejected a lower bid of 1230p a share last week.

Markets rally across the world as Trump climbs down on tariffs and strikes Greenland deal

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Markets have rebounded after Trump dropped his plans to impose tariffs on Europe as he struck a deal over Greenland.

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