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Chemicals boss fumes over green taxes 'that destroy industrial base'

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Elliott, head of the Chemical Industries Association, said Britain had lost its ability to produce key chemicals.

What you need to know about the Renters' Rights Act: How it will affect landlords AND tenants

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On Friday, the Government's Renters' Rights Act will come into force, giving tenants the biggest increase to their rights in a generation.

Major alert that YOUR password is no longer safe. Here's how to fix it: Step by step, how to navigate the confusing world of passkeys

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Passwords have provided a safe way of securing our digital accounts for decades. But a secret string of letters and numbers is no longer enough to keep your personal information safe.

Why millions of savers need to act NOW: Interest rates on cash Isas are about to plunge. This is what you need to do to protect your money, by SYLVIA MORRIS

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Failing to switch to a better account could cost savers dearly as a slew of top-paying deals have been launched in recent days offering 4.25 pc or more.

Future Isa millionaires: Number of children with Junior Isa pots worth more than £200,000 doubles

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The number of children sitting on Junior Isa pots worth six figures has more than doubled over the course of a year, as they reap the benefits from saving and investing early.

Should all under 18s be taught about the power of investing? NatWest brings classes to youth clubs to boost financial education

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Jasmine Amadori is still studying in school to get the grades to secure her place at the University of Birmingham.

The new-build homes that have HALVED in value: The hidden flaws, money pits and loopholes that make your property unsellable

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New-build flats on their first resale are currently almost twice as likely to be sold at a loss, new research from Property Data reveals.

Lidl outsells Morrisons for first time ever as German discounter knocks UK supermarket into sixth place

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Industry figures yesterday revealed that Lidl made £3.05bn in sales over the 12 weeks to 19 April - compared to £3.03bn at Morrisons.

Everyman Cinema boss pins hopes on Gen Z and new releases to revive chain after £10m loss

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The Everyman cinema chain is pinning its hopes on new releases including Devil Wears Prada 2 and Michael as its interim boss hopes to revive its fortunes among movie-loving Gen Z customers.

How to track down lost pensions and old work pots

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Now everyone is auto enrolled into a new pension each time they change job we are all building up ever more pots - here's how to keep track.

Motor like Mr. Toad: Wind in the Willows 1995 film car up for sale

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In a rare opportunity to puchase a piece of custom-built Hollywood motoring history, Mr. Toad's open-top tourer from Terry Jone's 1995 Wind in the Willows film is up for auction.

Labour looks to tempt 'off grid' oil boiler users to buy a heat pump by boosting grant to £9,000

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Labour said the grant and shift to a heat pump, which runs on electricity rather than gas, would help households and firms have 'greater certainty over energy bills'.

Savers pulled billions from pensions as Rachel Reeves ignored expert warnings to rule Budget raids out

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Pension experts warned at the time that fears of a cut to the tax-free lump sum limit were leading some savers to withdraw their lump sums without a plan on how to use them.

Eon set to become Britain's largest energy supplier as it looks to buy Ovo Energy

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Eon would leapfrog Octopus Energy, which became the largest supplier last year. It would mean British Gas would fall into third in terms of market share.

Ukrainian miner Ferrexpo to suspend trading after it fails to secure $100m lifeline

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Ukrainian miner Ferrexpo has warned its shares would be suspended from trading this week, having failed to secure fresh funding in time to publish its results.

Your most frustrating neighbourhood rows, SOLVED: From overgrown hedges to annoying ball games, falling fruit and straying animals, DEAN DUNHAM reveals precisely WHO is in the right in common garden disputes

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Your neighbour's hedges, trees, ball games, fruit, animals and even, as you will see, sunbathing habits, can turn your dream home into a daily source of tension.

I want to reduce inheritance tax on a £700k estate but I have no desire to make gifts: HEATHER ROGERS replies

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I have property worth around £400,000 and my pension fund is held in a Sipp, current value £300,000. I have three siblings and have no desire for gifting.

NS&I boosts fixed savings rates and monthly income bonds to fire them up the best buy tables

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NS&I says the move 'reflects changes in the wider market' and will help it meet its net financing target.

Seraphim Space to raise £350M to plough into booming industry

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The world's first listed space technology fund has outlined plans to raise £350million from investors looking to cash in on the booming industry.

BP rakes in cash as Brits suffer: Energy giant sees profits DOUBLE to $1bn a MONTH - as Iran chaos sees oil prices surge above $111 again

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BP said it made $3.2billion between January and March - more than double the previous three month period.

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