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UKhouse prices fall for first time in three months amid ‘subdued’ market
Average price of home down 0.2% from February to March, to £261,142, says Nationwide

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Rise still leaves millions short of real living wage
Money hacks
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Household bills rise sharply despite easing energy costs
England
Government’s ‘childcare chaos’ leaving families facing steep costs
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UKhouse prices fall for first time in three months amid ‘subdued’ market
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