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Shares tumble after US jobs shock

UK markets end lower after US jobs news worries investors.

UK customer service ‘best in the world’

John Lewis the highest-rated individual company.

Bill Gross: get ready for the Great Recession

The bond king says a 1930s-style depression has been avoided – but get ready for the 'Great Recession'.

Markets sent reeling as scale of US job losses revealed

US jobs data painted a much darker picture than anyone had been ready for.

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The Money Blog

What price a British victory at Wimbledon?

By Chris Marshall | 10:37 | 02 Jul 2009

£20k for a ticket to the final, according to some people. Are they our of their minds? Will Andy Murray even be there?

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Budget briefcase

Treasury rejects help for higher-rate tax payers

Card providers warn crackdown will make credit more expensive

Sterling rises as Moody's downgrades Ireland

Keydata: Fortis was custodian of missing millions

Pru appoints Rob Devey as UK and Europe CEO

Lending conditions improve but recovery fears remain

Markets cautious ahead of US jobs figures

Broker Roundup Update: Goldman remains positive on RPS and Aveva

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Sipps: who should invest and why

By Lorna Bourke

The tax relief, charges and options available with Sipps.

DIY Financial Planning: prepare for retirement

Q&A: quantitative easing

The Advice section has dozens of articles written by experts explaining the basics of money on subjects ranging from advice to investment and families to pensions - all in simple language. Click here for the full list.

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No great deals from mortgage lenders

By Lorna Bourke | 00:01 | 03 Jul 2009

Homebuyers will have to accept that the market has changed – probably for the foreseeable future. 

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Citywire Videos

The Week in Investment: End of the rally? Not yet

By Charlie Parker, Danielle Levy, Deborah Hyde | 10:13 | 27 Jun 2009

Does the recent flight to safety announce the end of the rally? The evidence suggests otherwise. Plus: Investors are getting excited about Japan, and economists are increasingly divided about where house prices are going.

Retirement

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Steve Bee: Forget the hype - pensions should be equal for all

By Steve Bee | 00:01 | 28 Jun 2009

The rules applying to our pensions should act consistently and universally for all savers, not just those in the know.

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Property and Mortgages

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The Citywire Debate: Should you be forced to sell your home to pay for care?

By Chris Marshall, Lorna Bourke | 00:01 | 29 Jun 2009

Thousands of families are forced to sell their homes to pay for long-term care. Is this right?

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Jancis Robinson's Wine of the Week

Jancis Robinson's Wine of the Week

By Jancis Robinson | 00:01 | 28 Jun 2009

A beguiling Pinot Noir - beautifully balanced and fragrant with lots of fruit and elegance.

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