Bridget OConnell
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Reasons to be fearful on high street
GfK consumer confidence index fell to -10 last month, down from -9 in September
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WH Smith expands to US with £155m InMotion deal
Deal will allow expansion of book, stationery and convenience stores in airports across the US
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Big housing plan will supply only 9,000 extra homes
OBR warns plan will “crowd out” private sector construction
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MORNING NEWS: Boosts, breakdowns and reforms
Round-up of today’s top property stories with quick links to the nationals
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Sir Philip Green defies calls to lift gagging order in clash with reporters
The Telegraph tracked Sir Philip down to ask him about the mounting accusations
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First-time buyers to get a little extra help
The government’s Help to Buy scheme has been extended for two years
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Cuts to business rates and £675m to boost struggling high streets
Small retailers to see rates cut by a third while tech giants face new tax on UK revenues
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Hammond abolishes PFI contracts for new infrastructure projects
Controversial funding model has been heavily criticised following high-profile Carillion disaster
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Restaurant Group poised to gobble up Wagamama
The Restaurant Group’s bid overtakes offers from KKR and other private equity groups
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US hedge fund puts Britain’s biggest care home operator up for sale
Four Seasons failed to pay off a portion of debt owed to H/2 Capital Partners
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‘Accidental landlords’ lose out in the Budget
Lettings relief reforms to be introduced from April 2020
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St Modwen goes for early redemption of £80m bond
The 6.25% bond dates back to 2012, and is set to mature next year