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Barratt Redrow chief brands plans for fake chimneys on new homes a 'ridiculous waste of money'

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The boss of Britain's biggest housebuilder has branded local council demands for fake chimneys on new homes a 'ridiculous' waste of money.

Fresh boost for Nissan's Sunderland factory: New Kicks model to be built at UK plant and secure thousands of jobs

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The Nissan Kicks hybrid is a new model for Europe that brings £170million of investment to the Japanese carmaker's British production home in the North East.

Best cash Isa rates: Our pick of the five top deals

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We pick our five favourite cash Isas for savers. This is essential reading to help you choose a top savings account for your money that can also protect you from tax.

Husband, 94, forced to pay £8,000 a month for his wife's Alzheimer's nursing care - after NHS funding was denied despite her 'severe' needs

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Terry Mahoney, 94, from St Albans, must pay £8,000 each month for his wife Barbara's nursing home. Their daughter Tracey Hart told This is Money of the toll it's taking on the family.

Morrisons delivers strongest sales growth for a year as World Cup boosts business

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Morrisons delivered its strongest sales growth for a year as the World Cup helped to bring shoppers through its doors.

Investing in VCTs: How high earners can save up to £40k income tax

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For income-seekers, venture capital trusts can provide a rich seam of tax-free dividends to complement income from other sources such as pensions and Isas.

Why you're missing out on your best retirement: Experts reveal how to treat yourself without running out of money

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You've saved hard for decades, funnelled away every spare pound, and now it's finally time to put your feet up for a well-earned retirement...

Angela Rayner's planning reforms are not enough, says Britain's biggest housebuilder, as tax hikes bite

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Barratt Redrow said it expected higher mortgage rates and affordability pressures to continue to impact customer confidence in the housing market in the year ahead.

Flat prices in London continue to fall with £71,000 shaved off the typical value in four years

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The London flat market continues to suffer with inner city apartments now £71,000 cheaper than they were four years ago, official data shows.

Volkswagen's most powerful GTI ever... but it's electric: VW ID.3 GTI is a 322bhp hot hatch

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The ID.3 GTI will also be one of the quickest VW hot hatches. It can accelerate from 0-62mph in 5.6 seconds, which is 0.3 quicker than the petrol Golf GTI.

Women face AI 'triple penalty' as jobs wiped out and men dominate growing tech roles

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Women face a 'triple penalty' from the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) as many of their jobs are wiped out while men dominate roles created by the new technology.

'A socialist government with better TikTok videos!' Andy Haldane savages Burnham and calls for spending cuts to calm bond market chaos

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The former chief economist at the Bank of England has warned Andy Burnham he is running what looks like 'a traditional tax and spend socialist government with better TikTok videos'.

Mike Ashley tightens grip on Hugo Boss as son-in-law and Frasers boss is made chairman

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Frasers, owned by billionaire Mike Ashley, has tightened its grip on Hugo Boss in recent months. Murray takes over just days after former chairman Stephan Sturm stepped down.

The extra cash Isa allowance you probably won't have heard of - and it could save you thousands in a time of need: SYLVIA MORRIS

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Most are aware you can save up to £20,000 in Isas every tax year. But there's an extra allowance that lets some savers exceed this

'We'd rather go to prison than pay a mansion tax': We speak to worried homeowners ahead of the Autumn Budget

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Fears are growing that the Chancellor could widen the net of Labour's mansion tax raid next month, putting 243,000 homes at risk of being ensnared.

It should be great news that the state pension is set for a bumper 3.9% boost. But this is why pensioners will feel POORER: RACHEL RICKARD STRAUS

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You would think now would be a moment for retirees to rejoice. The state pension is set for a bumper increase from April - up by an inflation-busting 3.9 per cent, new figures confirmed yesterday.

Tesla Semi electric truck to hit Europe's roads next year with 342-mile range

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Tesla has revealed the specifics of its new Semi electric HGV - and it will offer 342 miles of range.

Beware the Wolf of Essex! James Gillingham conned countless victims of their life savings - and now he's plotting his next scam from prison

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As the mastermind of a £1 million Ponzi fraud, James Gillingham (pictured) ran a gang that used aliases from hit movie The Riot Club to fleece victims.

Ladbrokes owner Entain set to slash hundreds more jobs as it reels from Budget tax raid

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Ladbrokes owner Entain is set to slash hundreds more jobs in the UK, blaming Labour's tax raid on the sector.

Why a US rate hike could force the Bank of England's hand: ALEX BRUMMER

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Kevin Warsh's arrival as chairman of the Federal Reserve was meant to put an end to the battle with Donald Trump's White House.

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