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'Winter is coming': IMF chief sounds alarm over global economy as UK borrowing costs hit new 28-year high in bond market rout

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The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned 'winter is coming' for the global economy - as bond market turmoil sent UK borrowing costs to a fresh 28-year high.

Labour blasted over North Sea oil and gas as energy giant threatens to pull investment if Rosebank and Jackdaw are blocked

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Labour is facing a mounting backlash after a European energy giant threatened to scrap investment in the UK if two major projects in the North Sea are blocked.

Lotus halves UK workforce after Trump tariffs hit sports car sales

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Even though the duties were subsequently lowered after negotiations between ministers and US officials, a dampened appetite for its cars continued into the first half of 2026.

'It's hard to take in - you don't believe it until you hear it': Tears outside court as five ex-Barclays traders have rate-rigging convictions quashed

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The convictions of five men jailed for rigging interest rates have been overturned at the Court of Appeal after a 'wrong turn' led to unfair errors in their trials.

Boots bought by Canada's billionaire Weston family for £6.7bn

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Boots confirmed it will be bought by Canada's billionaire Weston family from Sycamore Partners and the Pessina family for £6.7billion.

Kemi Badenoch wants to slash inheritance tax: What it means for you

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Tens of thousands of families could escape inheritance tax under proposals announced by Kemi Badenoch. Here's how you could be affected.

Best cash Isa rates: Our pick of the five top deals

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We pick our five favourite cash Isas for savers. This is essential reading to help you choose a top savings account for your money that can also protect you from tax.

Porsche to prioritise top-end models as it braces for a contraction in sales and 9,000 job cuts

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The German sportscar maker has already seen deliveries slump by almost 10% since 2022, as plunging demand in China and tariff woes in the US hit two of the brand's most important markets.

Royal Mail to cut 2,500 jobs by the end of next year as part of sweeping organisational overhaul

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Royal Mail is set to slash up to 2,500 jobs by the end of 2027.

We've tracked prices on 20 major Prime Day deals to see whether shoppers should buy now or wait until Black Friday

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We tracked prices on 20 major Prime Day deals over the past six months, to check if they are genuine discounts or have been sold at a cheaper price in the past.

Have you got a will? How to get one written for free this month

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Having a will is a vital part of financial planning as it ensures your assets and possessions get passed to the people you want when you die.

RACHEL RICKARD STRAUS: The whispers I'm hearing from the highest levels in banking - and why you must ALWAYS keep cash in your house

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Whether we like it or not, we're now completely reliant on the digital banking system to manage our money.

Troubled South West Water owner taps investors for £550m days after being handed record fine for sewage spills

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The owner of embattled South West Water is tapping investors for £550million, days after it was fined nearly £8million for repeated sewage spills.

NS&I launches a 5.17% savings deal... and there's even better to come: SYLVIA MORRIS

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You can now get between 4.99% and 5.17% on NS&I's Guaranteed Growth Bonds depending on how long you are willing to tie up your money.

Stop the bond market wreaking havoc on YOUR money: Ordinary households are set to be hit hard. Experts reveal the vital actions you must take now to avoid the worst

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Families already battling climbing home loan costs, rising grocery prices and soaring energy bills face yet more pain in the coming weeks.

HSBC set to announce 'brutal' jobs cull in wealth division as it turns to AI

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Hundreds of people are understood to be employed as wealth relationship managers at the bank across the UK.

Lisa Nandy under fire from Virgin Media O2 boss after backing BT's £400m takeover of TalkTalk

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In a letter to culture secretary Lisa Nandy, Lutz Schüler said BT's takeover of TalkTalk raised 'fundamental questions' around competition, customers and investment.

The 11 dirt-cheap British stocks tipped by experts to soar .. and ALL but one pay a dividend: JEFF PRESTRIDGE

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Interest rates may be heading higher and the AI bubble is in danger of deflating any time now. But the UK stock market seems unconcerned.

Tony Blair joins billionaire allies as adviser at newly created Hollywood giant Skydance

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Tony Blair has secured a job advising the billionaire Ellison family behind the newly created Hollywood giant Skydance.

Jaguar Type 01 finally revealed and we've driven the £120k EV - this is what it's like

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Jaguar's controversial rebirth as an all-electric carmaker shifted into gear today as it finally revealed what it claims to be 'one of the most eagerly awaited cars in recent history'.

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