Money Talks: Budget analysis, the perfect summer job and waterside homes

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Money news

Budget 2015: Osborne hopes minimum wage increase will soften welfare cuts

Rent rises forecast after Osborne’s tax-relief cut for landlords

Shortage of homes on UK market helps push prices up 1.7% in June

Average UK property price breaks £200,000 barrier, says Halifax

Shop prices fall 1.3% as lower costs turn into heavy discounts

Watchdog to investigate charities’ ‘boiler room’ tactics

Millions of Britons are overpaying for energy, says competition report

In the spotlight

Everything you need to know about Wednesday’s budget, from what it means to you to the 25 key points at a glance. Find out how your finances are affected with our budget calculator.

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.

Feature

How do I become … a hedgelayer

Consumer champions

Airlines favourite excuse: ‘extraordinary circumstances’

A ‘free’ National Express coach trip to Bristol just goes round in circles

Getting Virgin to refund our grounded flying lessons

In pictures

Homes for sale with moorings

Money deals

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