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Interest rate 'could settle at 3%'

The official UK interest rate could settle at an average of 3% in a few years, the outgoing deputy governor of the Bank of England Charlie Bean predicts.

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Jersey accused in 'blood-gold' row

Jersey financial regulators are accused of failing to act against an island-based trust allegedly involved in selling gold sourced from militia in the war-torn DR Congo.

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Rangers supporters protest at Ibrox

Around 500 Rangers fans gather at Ibrox Stadium to protest against the club's board and shareholders.

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House prices 'soar' in seaside towns

Five seaside towns in Aberdeenshire recorded at least a doubling in house prices since 2004, a report by Halifax finds.

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Herding sheep for a holiday?

How not to follow the herd

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Call for cap on fuel bill surcharges

Pressure is mounting on energy suppliers to cut the amount they charge customers who do not pay their bills by direct debit.

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