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I find it quite demoralising in store - why I do all my shopping online
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I find it quite demoralising in store - why I do all my shopping online

After Primark announced plans for home delivery, we hear from women who never go into clothes stores....

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Would you buy branded clothing from your favourite tech firm?

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Heating oil customers face tough winter

The government plans to regulate heating oil prices after increases.

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Home sellers cut asking prices on 3,000 properties a day

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What is the Budget and what could be in it?

Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes on 28 October.

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Banks expect to be hit with higher taxes in Budget

Senior banking executives have told the BBC they expect to be "on the menu" in the chancellor's Budget tax later this month.

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People playing loud music on buses could face £100 fine

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Home sellers cut asking prices on 3,000 properties a day

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