Lucian Cook, head of residential research at property firm Savills, said: “Hopes of easing inflation and future rate cuts have been knocked back by renewed pressure on oil prices, with…
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FTSE 100 Live 19 March: Markets in red as oil hits $114, wage growth at five-year low
by News Roomby News RoomStock markets are deep in the red after gas and oil prices spiked in response to attacks on energy facilities in the Middle East.
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Ed Miliband calls for fairness in business energy contracts amid Iran crisis
by News Roomby News Room“To ensure we do not see unfair practices continuing, in the upcoming Energy Independence Bill we will be bringing in new regulation of third-party intermediaries, such as energy brokers and price comparison websites, as…
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Business and Trade Secretary Peter Kyle gave details of the strategy on a visit to Tata Steel’s plant in Port Talbot, South Wales, warning that without action, the UK’s steelmaking…
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The index closed down 98.31 points, 0.9%, at 10,305.29.
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Next week’s Tube strikes called off after progress in dispute over hours
by News Roomby News RoomWalkouts planned by RMT members from April onwards remain in place while talks continue.
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Shepherd Neame says London pubs thriving despite rise in beer prices
by News Roomby News RoomThe brewer, which runs 285 pubs primarily in the south east of England, hailed an ‘exceptional’ performance for its venues in the capital city.
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FTSE 100 Live 18 March: Index extends run despite $100 oil, US rates decision due
by News Roomby News RoomAn oil price above $100 a barrel has failed to prevent the FTSE 100 from posting fresh gains.
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Bank warns about ‘cruel’ friendship fraudsters targeting older people
by News Roomby News Room– It can be difficult to discuss friendships and online contact, but being open, if possible, can make all the difference when it comes to fraud. Get friendly, impartial advice…
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Former first-time buyers ‘face biggest gap on record to trade up to next home’
by News Roomby News RoomRightmove found a 52% typical asking price gap between first-time buyer and second stepper homes, the biggest since its records started in 2001.