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House prices rise slightly again
0.4% rise sees housing market show signs of resilience.HMRC contacts pending ROR claimants
Provisional claimants are urged to make valid claim.UK has highest diesel costs in Europe
European countries with higher fuel duties pay less for diesel.Retail prices returning to normal
Costs of furniture and food items have fallen.Watchdog considering capping vet prescription fees
Pet owners struggling with overpayments for vet bills.Prime Minister announces general election
General election to be held 4 July.HMRC struggles with helpline delays, receives £51m boost
Longer waits and service shortfalls at HMRC cause trouble.Warning that unfair banking is harming small firms
Treasury says confidence among SMEs has fallen.Water firms ask for bill increases
Proposed rises range from between 24% and 91%.Insolvency figures rise by 18%
Surge attributed to high borrowing rates and inflation.