Hello and welcome to this week’s Money Talks – a roundup of the week’s biggest stories and some things you may have missed.
Money news
House price rises accelerate amid shortage of homes for sale
The tourists shopping in Harrods for a villa in Dubai
Income gap between haves and have nots ‘is widening’
Nuisance call-blocking company fined for ‘bullying’ calls
What £1,000 rent gets you – a converted shed in Hackney
Esure set to raise premiums after motor insurance profits fall
Parents shell out £6,800 in child’s first year of secondary school
In pictures
Work advice
Career cares? Work woes? Out of love with the office? Our expert is on hand to help. Put your questions to Jeremy, and help other readers with their worries.
In the spotlight
Holidaymakers are refusing to show their boarding passes after it emerged retailers are cashing in on airport purchases which should be tax-free. We asked passengers what they thought and explain how it all works.
Consumer champions
NCP is trapping drivers in a confusing car park
Experian’s inefficiency has damaged my credit score
All we want is a bill from Co-operative Energy!
Feature
Journeys up the property ladder: ‘I know that I am just so lucky’
Money deals
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