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Home repossessions jump as households ‘remain under pressure’ from higher rates

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Blackstone set for Hipgnosis victory after rival suitor refuses to increase bid

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Watches of Switzerland buys Roberto Coin jewellery brand for £104m

Interest rates

Too early for Bank to cut interest rates on Thursday, economists predict

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BAE Systems eyes ‘positive momentum’ from UK defence spending commitment

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Home buyer inquiries flatlined in April amid affordability challenge – surveyors

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Next government ‘will need to raise taxes to maintain public services’

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Third of buyers ‘experienced scam on second-hand marketplaces in last two years’

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19% annual jump in average home insurance premiums

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Fresh travel misery for rail passengers

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Strongest start to year for used car sales since 2019, says trade body

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FCA defends ‘name and shame’ proposals after backlash from City and Government

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Energy bosses call for ‘progressive social tariff’ on bills amid price hikes

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FTSE 100 hits another record closing high with BoE rate decision in focus

The Bank of England

Too early for Bank to cut interest rates on Thursday, economists predict

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John Wood Group rebuffs takeover offer from Dubai-based rival Sidara

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TSB: Locations of 36 bank branches to close

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TSB to shut 36 bank branches and cut 250 jobs amid digital shift