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Xstrata shareholders launch fightback against £57bn merger with Glencore published today at 14:57
<br/>Standard Life Investments and Schroders came forward within hours of the tie-up being announced to criticise the level of Xstrata's planned 45 per cent stake and say they plan to vote against the merger.
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January retail sales were the second second worst since 1995, British Retail Consortium reports published today at 14:49
<br/>The British Retail Consortium said retail sales values were down 0.3 per cent on a like-for-like basis in January from the same time last year, when sales has risen 2.3 per cent.
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Lloyds cuts nearly 1,000 jobs in 'devastating' blow for workers published today at 14:34
<br/>Lloyds Banking Group, which is 40.2 per cent owned by the taxpayer, announced today it will shut sites in Romford, Newcastle upon Tyne and Scunthorpe, causing the loss of 990 jobs.
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BoE cap for mortgage loan-to-values to prevent another housing bubble published today at 14:12
<br/>The Bank of England would be able to vary what mortgages customers can buy to prevent overheating in the housing market.
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Free cash? No thanks, say Britons too cynical to accept a genuine offer of goodwill published today at 13:53
<br/>An almighty income squeeze has hit households across the country - so it might come as a surprise to find the vast majority turned down free cash in a social experiment.
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How much money am I allowed to gift my grandchildren without tax implications? published today at 13:41
<br/>I wish to make a money gift to my five grandchildren. I have a sufficient, modest income with no tax obligations. I think I am well below inheritance tax commitments. What size of gift is allowed?
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I pay tax on my pension - do I have to pay tax on my income of less than £10,000 a year? published today at 13:40
<br/>I am a pensioner and pay tax on my pension. I have a small income of less than £10,000 a year, do I have to pay income tax that as well?
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Banks told to charge £5 a month for Facebook apps and 'virtual vaults' that could sound death knell for free banking in UK published today at 13:40
<br/>Expensive digital gizmos could soon become standard in current accounts, experts say, threatening the future of free day-to-day banking in Britain.
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Best long-term mortgages: Lowest ever ten-year fixed rate mortgage from N&P sells out published today at 12:29
<br/>What will you be doing in 2022? Most would struggle to think anywhere near that far ahead but a rush of forward-thinkers have opted to fix their mortgage until then.
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Package to save euro in question as EU leaders vent frustration at Greece published today at 11:40
<br/>France and Germany turned on Greece after Athens said it needed more time to agree the crucial rescue package, which includes further harsh austerity measures in exchange for the funding.