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Trump's pitch invasion: Sport is the new El Dorado for private equity and hedge funds, says ALEX BRUMMER

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The notion of Gianni Infantino seeking to sell off a newly minted FIFA commercial arm to a Trump-connected private equity fund is not a beautiful idea.

Carmakers call for help on costs as production falls 7.5% in the first half of this year

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The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said 385,979 cars and vans rolled off UK assembly lines in the first half of 2026.

US Federal Reserve in 'family fight' as rates are left on hold as officials split over how to tackle inflation

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It was the second rates meeting under new Fed chief Kevin Warsh, pictured, who took over in May after being appointed by president Trump.

Footsie defies global tech sell-off to hit record high: AI chip-makers in US and Asia suffer second day of losses

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London's leading share index climbed by as much as 0.7%, or 80 points, to an intraday level of 10,951, taking it above a previous peak seen in February.

Iced matcha teas and chicken rolls help Greggs beat the heat as shares soar on bumper profits

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The bakery chain said that new products had helped sales top £1.1bn for the 26 weeks to 27 June, 7.2% higher than the same period a year ago.

Eight steps you must take to avoid midlife money meltdown

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For middle-class women of a certain age, redundancy, divorce and illness are the triplet of financial torpedos that can blow up a previously comfortable existence.

Number of people living to 90 soars: How will they pay for social care - and will Burnham's plans stem the crisis?

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The number of people aged 90-plus has soared by 54% over the past two decades, figures reveal - as the Prime Minister launches his plan for a National Care Service.

Taxman unearths £1.36bn in unpaid inheritance tax - as fears of new 'death tax' loom

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The arrival of Andy Burnham as Prime Minister has led to speculation about an overhaul which would hit more estates.

Britons ran a red light once every four and a half minutes between 2023 and 2025

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A red light was illegally run by a driver every four-and-a-half minutes over a three-year span, worrying new data has found.

Hermes shares plunge as demand fails to recover in the Middle East and China

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Sales rose 6.7 per cent to £3.5billion in the second quarter, an acceleration of growth, as consumers still splurged on its expensive bags and silk scarves despite the war in the Middle East.

Best new electric cars for every kind of driver: I've tried more than 80 models and these are my top 7 choices - from the longest range to an £18,995 budget buy

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Electric car sales are revving up as petrol costs surge and new models launch each month. There are now more than 2.1 million EVs on Britain's roads.

Last chance to get a fee-free managed pension from Hargreaves Lansdown

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The investment platform has cut the fees on its ready-made pension but you need to be quick if you want to sign up. The deal could help you get into the investing habit.

All Beefeater and Brewers Fayre restaurants are closing for good soon - do you live near one affected?

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A spokeswoman for Whitbread told This is Money that following a consultation a decision had since been made to shut all 106 Beefeater sites, as well as the group's other restaurants.

How to haggle on the High St: TOBY WALNE sweet-talked his way to up to 50% savings

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Haggling leaves most of us feeling uncomfortable and awkward. So it's little wonder that few of us would dream of trying it at the supermarket or on the high street.

Former boss of Britain's biggest estate agency wins unfair dismissal and age discrimination case against Skipton

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David Livesey, 67, sued Skipton for a reported £7m after claiming he was forced out amid allegations of bullying by Skipton's chief exec Stuart Haire.

Aldi to cut prices of over 300 products in bid to fend off competition from other supermarkets

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The German discounter said it has invested a fresh £100million to cut the cost of its 330 grocery goods, including meat, fresh fruit and vegetables, and cupboard staples like sun cream.

Greggs plots 100 new stores this year as sausage roll seller defies heatwaves to deliver profit boost in first half

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Greggs has set a goal of opening 100 stores a year to reach its target estate of 3,500. It has 2,773 shops currently.

Ofgem pledges crackdown on 'unviable' large data centres to free up electricity grid

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Ofgem said it wanted to tackle speculative data centre projects clogging up Britain's electricity connections queue.

Rio Tinto profits soar 47% as miner cashes in on huge demand for copper to build AI data centres

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Increased demand for copper to build data centres has delivered a huge boost to first-half profits at Rio Tinto.

Aston Martin losses widen as it banks on hybrid supercar to boost sales

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The British carmaker has put in place a turnaround plan as it battles falling sales due to US tariffs and weak demand in China.

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