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Scotland’s deficit grows by £5.1bn, Gers figures show

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Princess Andre’s curl cream that gives her Disney-like hair gets slashed to £8

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Full list of DWP benefits that make you eligible for £150 Warm Home Discount

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FCA issues compensation warning to millions of car owners

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Balfour Beatty profits lift as it eyes boost from UK construction projects

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Average two-year mortgage rate dips below 5% for first time since mini-budget

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California's richest agricultural family is shuttering a farm the UFW sought to unionize

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Average two-year mortgage rate dips below 5% for first time since mini-budget

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William Hill owner says UK football stakes slimmer since Euro 2024

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Victorian-era floral favourites Asters make comeback at UK supermarket

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Scotland’s deficit grows by £5.1bn, Gers figures show

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Scotland’s deficit grows by £5.1bn, Gers figures show

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China targets 2 Lithuanian banks in response to new EU sanctions

China targets 2 Lithuanian banks in response to new EU sanctions

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Mrs Hinch raves about £25 bubble bath that removes fake tan with no scrubbing

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Giant property twice the size of London goes on sale for £59m

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Home Bargains reduces £47 beauty set for 'soft skin' and 'nourished hair' to £6

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DWP warned 'questions need to be answered' over £452million compensation payouts

DWP warned 'questions need to be answered' over £452million compensation payouts

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Inheritance Tax impact on your family explained as more changes 'being considered'

Inheritance Tax impact on your family explained as more changes 'being considered'

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Lloyds becomes 'first UK bank' to launch new cash feature with £300 rule

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Kate Middleton's Wimbledon Clarins lip gloss is reduced to £7 with clever hack

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Tui cheers profit jump despite pressure from heat waves and Middle East conflict

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Tui cheers profit jump despite pressure from heat waves and Middle East conflict

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Persimmon sells more homes but warns mortgage costs still a ‘barrier’ to buyers

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Persimmon sells more homes but warns mortgage costs still a ‘barrier’ to buyers

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Oasis tour expected to boost UK economy by at least £1.1 billion

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Government plans for the potential collapse of Thames Water

Government plans for the potential collapse of Thames Water

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