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Drivers receiving unjust parking fines due to poorly placed ANPR cameras and spike in vehicle cloning, investigation finds

Yesterday

It was revealed late last year that a record 15.9 million PCNs had been given out by private businesses in the 12 months to the end of September 2025.

Travel spending falls for first time since Covid as Iran war and squeeze on finances hit demand

Yesterday

Conflict in the Middle East has caused holidaymakers to worry that their travel will be disrupted, with 11% of those surveyed saying they had cancelled plans.

UK competition watchdog to probe Warner Bros takeover after Hollywood stars oppose £8bn deal

Yesterday

The Hollywood studio behind Sinners (starring Michael B Jordan, pictured) backed an £80bn offer from rival Paramount in February.

Iran war takes shine of sales at LVMH as travel to shopping hubs in the Gulf is disrupted

Yesterday

The group, whose brands include Givenchy (modelled by actress Charlize Theron, pictured) said that the conflict cost it around 1% in sales growth in its first quarter.

Middle East volatility boosts trading at Goldman Sachs as it celebrates its best quarter for five years

Yesterday

In a bumper set of results, the US investment bank posted a 19% rise in first quarter profits to £4.2bn, its biggest haul since 2021.

Rolls-Royce snub for British steel after signing contract to build UK's first mini nuclear reactor

Yesterday

Rolls-Royce has signed a deal to begin design and procurement for the £6bn reactors to be housed at the power station in Wylfa, on Anglesey (pictured).

A crisis of Reeves own making: Labour's North Sea tax grab has left Britain vulnerable, says ALEX BRUMMER

Yesterday

Donald Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz means prolonged volatility on energy markets is set to persist. Britain's response has been flaccid.

Britain 'faces stagflation and recession' as oil soars back to $100 a barrel

Yesterday

The price of oil shot back above $100 a barrel on Monday as Britain's battered economy lurches towards stagflation and recession

The Renault Twingo is back: But can the electric 'Le Frog' match the much-loved 90s original?

Yesterday

The much awaited Renault Twingo has arrived and Ray Massey has reviewed the sub-£20k city EV. Is it an even better buyer than the original iconic nameplate?

FTSE pares some of its losses with oil back to $100 as naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz begins - MARKETS LIVE

Yesterday

The relief seen across markets last week after the announcement of peace talks has vanished after talks broke down over the weekend.

Rising oil price lifts returns for investors in WS GUINNESS GLOBAL ENERGY FUND

Yesterday

Rising fuel prices triggered by Iran conflict, are bad news - but investors with money in energy funds have benefited from a compensating increase in the value of their holdings.

SMALL CAP IDEA: Ilika has cracked problems that have beaten BYD, Toyota and Samsung

Yesterday

Ilika, the business in question, also appears to have resolved many of the limiting issues that have thwarted the world's biggest carmakers and battery manufacturers.

Mortgages vanishing at record speeds: Typical deal now exists for just EIGHT days as lenders rush to raise rates on Iran conflict

Yesterday

People seeking a new mortgage are finding the best deals are vanishing in a matter of days, as lenders pull them from the market or increase the rate.

Retirees moving to Australia, Canada and New Zealand set to miss out on £77,585 thanks to frozen state pension

Yesterday

Britons retiring in popular later-life hotspots like Canada, New Zealand and Australia have their state pension payments frozen when they move.

Best cash Isa rates 2025: Our pick of the five top deals

Yesterday

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.

Money transfer firm Wise confirms it is on track to switch primary listing from the UK to the US next month

Yesterday

Wise is expected to shift its primary listing from the UK to the US next month, as the money transfer firm reported soaring income in its latest results.

Vistry appoints replacement boss sooner than expected and shares fall this morning

Yesterday

Shares in Vistry fell this morning following the appointment of a new boss, with current boss Greg Fitzgerald stepping down sooner than expected.

How do I find out if my state pension is right? 17 years of HRP are missing from my record: STEVE WEBB replies

Yesterday

If my NI record shows 'no full years' from 1979 to 1996 how can my pension be correct? I have queried this many times with the DWP but do not feel it's being treated seriously.

The EV that charges in FIVE MINUTES coming to Britain: We drive the Denza Z9GT - China's most expensive car yet costing £100,000

Yesterday

The Denza Z9GT is available to order this month and promises blistering performance and jaw-dropping charging times. We've driven it to find out if its worth the £100k price tag.

TEN new tax year tips to get your finances off to a flying start: How to boost your Isas, pensions and savings

Yesterday

A new tax year means a clean slate. It's the perfect time to make sure your money works for you in 2026/27, say Clare Stinton and Helen Morrissey of Hargreaves Lansdown.