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The property market is in focus today after Nationwide reported the first rise in prices in over a year and Rightmove posted annual results. Other companies reporting today include coursework publisher Pearson, while ITV has sold its 50% stake in BritBox to BBC Studios for £255 million. Meanwhile, European stock markets are higher after Wall Street trading was lifted by hopes for a summer cut in US interest rates.

Smith & Nephew, speciality chemicals firm Croda International and asset manager Abrdn are among the major companies with results out today. Other developments include a potential boost for the London stock market amid reports that China e-commerce firm Shein is mulling a potential listing.

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A refurbished castle on the ethereal west coast combines eclectic modern style and a jaw-dropping array of prehistoric sites — and you can hire it all for yourself

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