Millions of homeowners in England and Wales choose renovation over moving as costs and stress rise
Business & Markets • a year ago
Freedom of Information data shows about 1.7 million properties carry 'improvement indicators' after major works
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Rebel Wilson relists Balmain apartment, enlists sister as agent
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Two-bedroom flat in heritage-listed Lever Brothers building back on market at $2 million after earlier delisting and short-term rental
Manager criticised after telling employee with sick child 'can't someone else handle it'
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Paris Hilton-branded mini fridges recalled after reports they can overheat and catch fire
Business & Markets • a year ago
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Pension trade-off: expert warns £64,000 lump sum may not beat higher local government pension
Business & Markets • a year ago
Former pensions minister Steve Webb says the Local Government Pension Scheme’s commutation factor makes the lump-sum option expensive and likely to produce less lifelong income than the pension it replaces
Aldi warns Budget measures could push food prices higher
Business & Markets • a year ago
Chief executive Giles Hurley says last year's National Insurance rise and new packaging rules have already increased shelf prices as Aldi reports lower profits amid heavy investment.
Around 1.7 million UK homes show major renovations as owners opt to improve rather than move
Business & Markets • a year ago
Freedom of Information data shows roughly one in 15 properties in England and Wales carry Valuation Office Agency 'improvement indicators' as stress, cost and attachment drive renovations
Asian Shares Mostly Higher After Wall Street Near Records; China Data Spur Caution
Business & Markets • a year ago
Markets rose across the region Monday as investors priced in potential U.S. rate cuts, while weak Chinese August data and tariff concerns kept some caution in play.
Whole Foods to Open 43,000-Square-Foot Store as Parker, Colo., Ranks Among Fastest-Growing U.S. ZIP Codes
Business & Markets • a year ago
The move underscores rapid population and development growth in Parker's 80134 ZIP code even as residents and officials grapple with infrastructure and service strains.