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All parts of the UK are set to see an increase in rent prices in the year ahead, professionals have said (Tim Goode/ PA)
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Rent prices squeezed higher in ‘frenzied’ market while house sales sluggish

Tenant demand reached a five-month high but the supply of rental properties continues to decline, surveyors said.
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Average worker would need 400 years to benefit from pensions tax cut – analysis

Labour has branded Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s tax cut for people with pension pots worth more than £1 million a ‘giveaway to the top 1%’.
Business News

Global economy not on the cusp of another 2008, says Bank governor Bailey

There are several ‘points of defence’ against a similar collapse in the banking sector, Andrew Bailey has told audiences in Washington DC.
Business

Tree simple steps to fight climate change

How two 26-year-old entrepreneurs are changing the world, one tree at a time

Business

US inflation falls but stubborn core CPI means battle is far from over

Headline CPI fell by more than expected, but more interest rate hikes are still likely

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Now spring is here, what does it mean for household energy bills?

The energy crisis has meant that people are more engaged with household bills

Business News

List of 15 Barclays branches set to close

It brings the total of Barclays branches closing this year to 73.
Business

Pre-Christmas freeze cost over £100 million in cold weather payments

Households got the extra help as temperatures fell below freezing but chill winds still blow for businesses

Business News

Tupperware fate may be sealed as it warns of collapse

The historic food container brand said there was ‘substantial doubt’ about its ability to stay afloat as it seeks new financing.
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No jobs cuts as plans for logistics overhaul affect 7,000 Sainsbury’s staff

Around 3,000 Sainsbury’s staff will move to DHL, Wincanton or GXO Logistics as part of the changes, others will move between the three firms
Business

Profits at ‘posh cinema’ Everyman jump while rivals struggle

Its success comes in stark contrast to lower-priced Cineworld’s recent stuggles

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Holidaymakers warned over new travel scams exploiting passport delays

Fraudsters are using increasingly sophisticated and convincing methods to dupe potential travellers, the Chartered Trading Standards Institute warned.
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Lloyds Bank sets ‘ambitious’ disability targets in inclusivity drive

The UK’s biggest lender said it wants to double the number of people with a disability in senior management roles by 2025.
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Childcare costs force one in four UK parents to quit work or education

More than 7,000 parents and carers with children under the age of seven were questioned for global children’s charity Theirworld.
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What is the CBI? Tony Danker fired as boss of top UK business group

The organisation, which claims to represent more than 190,000 businesses across the UK, is in crisis as the Government severs ties with it

Business News

Labour targets Sunak’s wife non-dom status in latest attack ad

Sir Keir Starmer has defended the ad campaign despite anger from within his own ranks.
Business News

Junior doctors ‘using food banks and borrowing rent money’

Around 50,000 junior doctors in England are taking part in industrial action in a bitter dispute over pay.
Business News

What went wrong at the Confederation of British Industry?

What is the CBI, what has been alleged and what is set to happen next?
Business News

Sainsbury’s rolls out new Nectar Prices on hundreds of products

The supermarket giant has shaken up its loyalty programme to provide Nectar cardholders with lower prices and exclusive deals.
Business

Cineworld warns it may not be able to stay afloat to exit Chapter 11

It still expects to exit bankruptcy protection in the first half of this year, though

Business

Flotations dive, but don’t talk the whole City down

City Comment: a bit of caution is always a good thing

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Hollywood Bowl strikes record half-year sales

The 10-pin bowling operator said people were enjoying its value-for-money bowling alleys amid cost pressures.
Business News

Fears for patient safety as junior doctors begin four-day walkout

An estimated 350,000 appointments, including operations, will be cancelled as a result of the BMA walkout.
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Patient safety fears as junior doctors begin four-day walkout

An estimated 350,000 appointments, including operations, could be cancelled this week due to the strike.
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Britons cut back on groceries but spend more on TV subscriptions, figures show

Spending on digital content and subscriptions was up 4.1% – its highest year-on-year rise in five months, Barclays found.
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Inflation slowing but remains strong, say accountants BDO

BDO’s inflation index dropped to 110.99 points – a score above 95 means that inflation is growing.
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NHS leader urges intervention to avert ‘catastrophic’ doctor strikes

NHS Confederation chief executive Matthew Taylor has urged the Government and unions to call in the Acas conciliation agency.
Money

More people looking to downsize to smaller properties, says estate agent

Savills said the majority of agents across its network have seen an increase in people looking to downsize since last September.
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WeShop makes first share buyback payouts to shoppers, but delays IPO

The shoppable social network said early customers on the platform have seen share buyback payouts of between £250 and £9,000.
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Third of Britons still prefer to do banking in person, survey finds

People would rather visit a bank branch to seek human advice as cost pressures mount, a survey found.
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Emergency care to be prioritised during junior doctors’ strike, says NHS England

England’s top doctor has warned that the walkouts are set to be ‘the most disruptive industrial action in NHS history’.
Business News

Tesco profits to come under pressure amid soaring food inflation

The UK’s largest retailer will update investors and analysts over its financial performance for the year to February next week.
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Home emergency callouts predicted to spike on Easter Monday

Home assistance provider HomeServe said it has seen a noticeable peak in claims on the Monday bank holiday.
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Barclay urged to present ‘credible’ pay offer to halt strikes by junior doctors

The BMA said the onus is on the Health Secretary to do more than write letters and talk about a desire to ‘rapidly’ end the dispute.
Business News

Tesco profits to come under pressure amid soaring food inflation

The UK’s largest retailer will update investors and analysts over its financial performance for the year to February next week.
Business News

Cost of living fears top concerns for parents, survey suggests

Some 37% said the cost of living tops their fears for their children, followed by mental health (33%), climate change (25%) and social issues (24%).
Money

Many people may be underestimating value of hobby equipment – survey

Aviva, which commissioned the research, warned some people may be significantly underestimating how much it would cost to replace their hobby kit.
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European stocks boosted despite gloomy forecast by IMF chief

The FTSE 100 was up by 78.62 points, or 1.03%, closing at 7,741.56.
Money

Some savers max out £20,000 Isa allowances on first day of new tax year

Some investment firms have already seen customers using their 2023-24 Isa allowances to the full.
Business

Why investors are putting retail properties in their shopping baskets

CBRE estimates £1.3 billion was spent on UK retail properties in the first three months of 2023