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Energy price war as British Gas cuts again [04/26/2007 01:17 PM]
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British Gas has intensified the energy price war by cutting bills for the second time this year>> Is British Gas really the cheapest?>> Fuel bills update: Should you switch?
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OFT widens bank charges study [04/26/2007 01:17 PM]
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The OFT has officially announced that it will investigate whether a crackdown on bank charges will result in the loss of free bank accounts
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Market report: Thursday latest [04/26/2007 01:17 PM]
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13.00:Share prices in London climbed back above the 6500 level after the Dow closed above 13,000 for the first time in its history
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M&S poised to take on Waitrose online [04/26/2007 01:17 PM]
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Marks & Spencer is reportedly preparing to launch its first online food and grocery business as it seeks to challenge a sector dominated by Waitrose
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Repossessions 'to double' if rates jump [04/26/2007 01:17 PM]
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The number of homes repossessed could more than double if interest rates rise next month, a report has warned
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House price inflation tops 10% [04/26/2007 01:17 PM]
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House prices jumped 0.9% in April as the Nationwide Building Society insisted talk of a property market crash was premature
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Buy-to-let could double by 2010 [04/26/2007 01:17 PM]
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The number of buy-to-let landlords could double within three years despite fears of a property crash, a report reveals
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Live-in couples warned over home rights [04/26/2007 01:17 PM]
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Couples who are not married should not expect to receive an equal share of their home if they break up, judges warned
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ABN opens books to RBS team [04/26/2007 01:17 PM]
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The RBS consortium was today scrutinising the accounts of ABN Amro after the Dutch bank surprised the markets last night by opening its books to Barclays' rival
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Long-term care 'near collapse' [04/26/2007 01:17 PM]
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An urgent debate on the future of social care was launched today by a coalition of charities who say the current system is 'unsustainable'
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Showdown on home info packs [04/26/2007 01:17 PM]
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Plans to force homeowners to spend up to £600 on information packs for prospective buyers could be derailed at the 11th hour
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Insurance firms warned on cold-calling [04/26/2007 01:17 PM]
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Insurers were warned today to improve their standard of cold calling and stop putting pressure on customers to make rash decisions
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Spanish property crash feared [04/26/2007 01:17 PM]
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Fears of a property market crash in Spain are growing after a massive sell-off of real estate stocks yesterday
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KKR wins Boots with £11bn [04/26/2007 01:17 PM]
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Guy Hands and Terra Firma today admitted defeat in the battle for Alliance Boots after private-equity house KKR delivered a knockout £11bn bid
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13,000 a day switch bank in fees backlash [04/26/2007 01:17 PM]
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Record numbers are switching banks as anger mounts over penalty fees while the Big Five battle to win new customers
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Inflation will fall sharply, says King [04/26/2007 01:17 PM]
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The Bank of England governor says inflation is on the way down, but tougher times are ahead for people and businesses
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Boom in homes over £2m [04/26/2007 01:17 PM]
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The number of homes on sale in London for more than £2m has hit 1,000 for the first time. But can prices keep on rising? See what the experts say
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Carphone rings High St alarm bell [04/26/2007 01:17 PM]
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Carphone Warehouse, which warned on broadband profits earlier this month, today said profits from its traditional High Street shops are likely to be flat
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Six billion copper coins missing [04/26/2007 01:17 PM]
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They lurk in the corners of handbags, down the back of sofas and in the glove compartments of cars behind the mints and the de-icer
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Customer service? What's that? [04/26/2007 01:17 PM]
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When a company makes a mistake it should put it to right quickly and politely. Customers should not have to endure an earful of abuse from call centre staff.
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Fred shoots from the hip [04/26/2007 01:17 PM]
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Sir Fred Goodwin is nothing if not fearless. Never mind explaining where the cash is coming from it is worth a fling with ABN Amro anyway
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30 second guide to choosing an auditor [04/26/2007 01:17 PM]
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The Daily Mail's City desk ask whether it is sensible to have the accounting industry dominated by just four firms
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Midas share tips: Ashtead and PHC [04/26/2007 01:17 PM]
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Financial Mail's top stock-picker says that macinery hire firm Ashtead knows what it is doing
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