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Do you ignore your sat-nav to reach your destination quicker? Most drivers do, poll finds

Today

The vast majority don't trust sat-navs to complete journeys in the fastest time. But there are still one in ten motorists who blindly follow every instruction, even those putting them in danger.

Lada Niva 4x4 for sale for £22,000... and it's one of just 36 left on the road

Today

Why so pricey, you ask? That's because it is one of the last examples imported from the Russian factory... and it has barely turned a wheel since landing on UK shores.

Aldi and Lidl should be stopped from blocking rivals opening shops nearby, says regulator

Today

Since 2010, the likes of Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco have been banned from having restrictive covenants in land deals.

Spire Healthcare extends Toscafund takeover deadline for the fourth time

Today

Private hospital firm Spire Healthcare has given Toscafund more time to formalise its £1billion takeover bid.

Shares in Goodwin jump as naval submarine maker eyes sale of engineering assets

Today

Naval submarine supplier Goodwin is considering a sale of parts of its engineering business despite the recent boom in defence spending.

Raleigh bike brand faces chop after owner begins insolvency proceedings

Today

Accell, the business that owns iconic Nottingham bike manufacturer Raleigh has begun insolvency proceedings.

House price growth falls to lowest level since 2023 as buyers baulk at high mortgage rates

Today

Prices have barely moved over the last four years and the typical home is worth only 2% more than it was in the summer of 2022.

Former boss of Ikea joins JD Sports as new chair to steady the ship

Today

Peter Agnefjäll, who spent more than two decades at Ikea, will succeed Darren Shapland as the chair of JD Sports from the beginning of September.

Will the EasyJet takeover lead to a hike in flight costs and added extras?

Today

A deal between Easyjet and one of its US suitors could bring about significant changes for customers of the budget airline.

Interactive Investor is paying up to £3,000 cashback when you open a Sipp this August

Today

Interactive Investor has increased the total maximum cashback it will pay to new customers opening a Sipp this summer. Here's how to sign up.

Drastic Dave tackles the supply side: Overhaul at Diageo is just the tonic for investors, says ALEX BRUMMER

Today

Diageo has positioned itself as a luxury goods firm with great brands. Not just Johnnie Walker and Guinness, but Casamigos Tequilas, and much more.

Ten retro car nameplates making a modern day return as EVs

Today

With a host of retro EVs now on sale or on the way, here are 10 electric cars you can buy if you want to go electric while still enjoying a taste of the good old days.

Algarve crowned top overseas spot for Britons searching for a home - here's five properties available for all budgets

Today

The Algarve in Portugal has been the most searched-for overseas destination for potential buyers and online browsers in Britain this summer, Rightmove said.

Too hot to shop: Footfall declines in July as soaring temperatures keep consumers at home

Today

Brits deemed it too hot to shop last month as soaring temperatures led to shopper footfall tumbling.

My stepchildren own half of my home following my husband's death at 60 - should I buy them out? HEATHER ROGERS replies

Today

Two of my step children believe I should buy them out. As they see it, they have half a house they can't do anything with, which is very short sighted.

Warner Bros merger gets thumbs up from UK watchdog after Paramount agrees concessions

Yesterday

The tie-up will create one of the world's largest film and TV groups controlling studios behind franchises such as Top Gun starring Tom Cruise (pictured).

Property group Harworth sees shares soar after Peel Group makes £583m cash bid to take it private

Yesterday

Peel Group, which has a near-30% stake in Harworth, bid £583m to take full control by buying the rest of the shares it did not already own.

Persimmon defies the gloom: Housebuilder predicts it will hit 'upper end' of targets this year

Yesterday

Persimmon built 5,189 homes in the first half of the year - up 13% year-on-year - while profits rose 15% to £168m and revenues climbed 15% to £1.7bn.

Nintendo gets a £693m power up after landing a hefty refund from Trump's trade tariffs

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The Japanese firm reported a profit of £693m for the six months to June, 54% higher than the previous year despite a 9.5% decline in sales to £2.4bn.

Do arguments over money damage your relationship? Take our quiz to discover why... and what kind of financial partner you are

Yesterday

For many couples, money remains a touchy subject and can be an endless source of tension. So take our Money Quiz to find out what kind of financial partner you are.

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