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Mercedes GLA is the German brand's new electric family car with 408 miles of range

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Mercedes has revamped its compact SUV and now caters for electric as well as petrol drivers. The longest-legged EV version can get you from Birmingham to Glasgow on a single charge.

I lost my six-figure salary, got divorced and had to sell my seven-bedroom home and Bentley. I went through hell... but this is how I rebuilt my life, why I'm happier than ever on £24,000 - and how you can start over too

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By his late 40s, Adam was living the kind of life most people dream about. He had luxury cars parked in the driveway, a beautiful seven-bedroom home, and regularly flew first-class to dream locations on holiday

'You need strong banks': NatWest boss opposes windfall tax as profits soar 29%

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NatWest's better-than-expected results will further fuel calls for a windfall tax on banks, as they see profits buoyed by higher interest rates and improved trading.

Betfred to cut 600 jobs: Gambling giant blames Labour tax hikes for decision to shutter 132 shops

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Betfred chief executive Jo Whittaker said high costs had made it 'impossible' to keep the shops open.

BP pulls out of North Sea after being battered by Labour windfall taxes and Net Zero drive - ending six decades of oil production

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Ministers were told the bombshell announcement this morning should serve as a 'deadly serious wake up call' over the future of Britain's huge natural resource.

Sainsbury's sells Argos to retail veterans' new venture Swift Partners for £120million

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Sainsbury's will get cash proceeds of at least £120 million from the sale, with a £70 million up-front payment when the deal completes, which is expected in February next year.

Taylor Wimpey says it will complete fewer homes this year, and calls on Labour to reinvigorate property market

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The housebuilder said that without Government assistance, the industry would not be able to build as many homes and economic growth could be stunted.

House prices edge up in July as high mortgage rates and tax worries put people off moving

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House prices inched up in the year to July as people were put off moving by high mortgage rates and worries about future tax hikes.

Jaguar Land Rover to cut 300 jobs as part of £1.7bn cost-saving drive

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The job losses are in addition to the 500 roles cut last July as JLR continues its 'transformation initiatives' in its recovery from last year's devastating cyber attack.

How to gift money to avoid inheritance tax without worrying your kids will blow it: Andrew Oxlade

Today

Many parents don't actually want to make their children richer today, they want to make them more secure tomorrow - and my plan achieves just that. Here's how it works.

Lewis Hamilton's father makes £2.9m selling 27 of his classic cars at auction

Today

If rumours are to be believed, Lewis Hamilton is earning £50m-a-year from his Ferrari F1 contact. But it's not just the seven-time champ cashing in recently in the Hamilton household.

It takes 216 days to move house in Britain: This is where sellers face the longest wait

Today

Delays can be caused by problems with the property or complicated chains, but Rightmove said over-worked lawyers were also holding things up.

BP to slash 700 jobs as part of major shake-up under new chief exec

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New BP boss Meg O'Neill, pictured, has been tasked with leading BP's pivot back towards fossil fuels after a disastrous renewable energy drive.

Time to take Huw's bitter Pill for rates: Chief economist's warnings should not be ignored, says ALEX BRUMMER

Yesterday

Expecting the smart economic minds on the Bank of England's interest rate-setting panel to forecast the out-turn of events in the Middle East is preposterous.

Fury as Shell profits double after cashing in on Middle East turmoil causing misery for motorists and bill payers

Yesterday

The energy giant said the US-Iran war, which has caused oil prices to spike, helped drive its second best quarterly profits ever. Howard Cox, founder of FairFuelUK, said: 'This is pure corporate greed.'

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey keeps door open to rate hike amid continuing global uncertainty

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Bailey's comments came as the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee voted 6-3 to keep to borrowing costs at 3.75%.

BAE boss demands action on defence spending: Burnham told to set out 'clear pathway' to achieve Nato targets

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Charles Woodburn welcomed Burnham's pledge to meet a Nato goal of spending 3.5% of national income on defence by 2035.

Magnum receives heatwave sales boost in Europe but sees volume growth melt away in US thanks to fat jabs

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The company, which owns the Cornetto and Wall's brands, saw sales volumes rise 5% in Europe, which has been experiencing heatwaves this spring and summer.

Pension savers are tapping pots for record sums, reveals HMRC

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Pension experts say the increase in taxable cash withdrawals could be down to more people retiring with defined contribution pots, but also cost-of-living pressures.

Best investment platforms: How to choose the right account for you

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Choosing the right investing platform is crucial but a wealth of choice can leave investors scratching their heads. We pick some of the best.

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