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RUTH SUNDERLAND: Trusts must not surrender to cynical Saba

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Edinburgh Worldwide shareholders have to let their feelings be known to Boaz Weinstein, the watchdog and the Labour Government.

Bookings boom for British staycations this summer

Today

But hotel businesses across the UK are cashing in. And the owner of the hotel that inspired two of Agatha Christie's novels has said he is set for his busiest summer since Covid.

Zero-hour rule a 'substantial threat' to jobs

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Their letter to the Government comes amid fears unemployment could soon pass 2m.

UK 'needs a trade bazooka' to protect it from wars and tariffs

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Ministers should have an 'arsenal of responses' to threats of coercion. The call comes as wars and tariffs threaten the competitiveness of UK firms.

JEFF PRESTRIDGE: Everything I've learned about money post-divorce

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On Tuesday, provided the removal company honours its side of the deal, I will move into my new home. To say I'm excited is an understatement. More like over the moon.

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.

The best leafy commuter towns to pick up a property bargain: House prices have crashed back down to earth since pandemic race for space

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House prices have faced dramatic double-digit drops in a stretch of well-to-do places that are in easy reach of the capital.

Worried about your pension? Try our handy new pension hack that reveals if YOU have saved enough for a comfortable retirement

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We squirrel away what we can in our working years in the hope it will lead to a comfortable lifestyle in later ones. But it's hard to know how far our savings will really go.

JONNY BROWNLEE prefers saving to spending: 'I'm a typical Yorkshireman - I've deep pockets but short arms!'

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Jonny is the most decorated triathlete in Olympic history. He won a bronze medal in London in 2012, secured silver in 2016 and capped it off with a gold at the 2020 Games.

Time for a rethink on outdated takeover rules that protect predators

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The playing field is definitely not level when one shareholder has a big block vote and the rest of the shareholder register is so highly fragmented.

AI is changing the face of beauty: Tech helping industry stalwarts keep up with trends

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Essentially, the technology is enabling beauty giants to get products into stores more quickly.

Calming cocktail queen Olivia Ferdi conquers America with Trip

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Trip has just been launched in Walmart, the world's largest retailer, another step in its ambition to take over the US by offering consumers a 'moment of calm'.

Value of council pension pots hits £550 BILLION

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Reform's Richard Tice wants to merge the town hall schemes into a sovereign wealth fund - which would make it the eighth biggest in the world.

HAMISH MCRAE: Our economy is robust enough to deal with latest Middle East blow

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We have to assume that the Strait of Hormuz is likely to remain closed throughout the summer. But the markets don't care.

Jilted Thames Water bidder accused of China links

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CKI wants Thames to enter administration. But a source said it was 'interfering in another country's key economic decisions' in a 'tactic straight from the Beijing playbook'.

Can our neighbour force us to get rid of our brick compost heaps? He claims it will attract rats

Today

Our new neighbour has demanded we remove our brick-built compost heaps from the bottom of our garden. We've not had any complaints in the 40 years we've been here.

The ten fastest charging EVs: Which electric cars get you back on the road the quickest?

Today

EVs not only come with long ranges these days - they can charge at lightning speeds. Here are the 10 fastest that are on sale in the UK today.

I'm a professional wine investor... these are the bottles I'd buy now that will make you money - and some cost as little as £40

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Right now, at the bottom of the dip, would seem an excellent moment to make an investment or re-stock the cellar.

ECOFIN GLOBAL UTILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE TRUST benefits from surging electricity prices

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The £250million fund invests in a mix of utility companies (gas, electricity, water and waste management), providers of airport terminals and associated services, and toll roads.

Interest rates must be left on hold, says ALEX BRUMMER

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Bank boss Andrew Bailey's role in the debate will be critical He has indicated that it is too early to assess the medium-term inflationary impact of the Gulf war.

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