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Asia hits the AI accelerator as Britain faces being left in the digital dust, warns ALEX BRUMMER

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In developers such as DeepMind and Arm Holdings, the UK has been, and doubtless will continue to be, a great source of innovation.

'Alarm bells should be ringing': British firms urged to shore up 'dangerously thin' defences after cyberattack on fashion favourites of Princess of Wales

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British retailers are a 'prime target' for cyber criminals and must shore up their 'dangerously thin' defences after a spate of attacks, experts have warned.

Our HMO neighbour hell: David and his wife lived in a quiet street for 43 years but were powerless when the house next door was converted. Now, they've had thousands wiped off their home - and this is how it could happen to you too

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When David Ormston discovered the house next door was being converted from a three-bedroom family home into a property that would house six unrelated tenants, he feared it would be trouble.

Budget plans to hit £1.5million-plus homes with Mansion Tax shelved and buy-to-let landlords may dodge raid on profits too: Here's what it means

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Why has John Healey rowed back on plans to tax property at higher rates, and what could Labour tax instead?

Alfa Romeo stirs hearts with stunning Cuorerosso concept car - and it's not electric

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The 2+2 coupé concept car, which bears a name that means 'red heart' in Italian, may never make it into production but signals Alfa's potential design direction.

Morrisons sales rise faster than those at would-be bidder Sainsbury's for first time in five years amid signs of recovery

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The last time Morrisons did better than Sainsbury's on quarterly sales growth was months before its £7billion takeover by a private equity firm in October 2021.

London Stock Exchange owner in talks to buy US financial data group Octus for £2.6bn from private equity

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London Stock Exchange Group is in talks to buy New York-based financial data business Octus (£2.6bn) in a reversal of the trend for US predators to snap up British firms.

Mum died on holiday but the insurer didn't help so I had to pay for her to be repatriated: SALLY SORTS IT

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In early June, my parents went on a two-week holiday to Turkey. A few hours into their stay, my mum began having difficulty breathing and her heart stopped.

Samsung dials up a record £60bn profit as AI boom sees surging demand for memory chips

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Samsung, which partnered with model Cara Delevingne, pictured, said it expects profits to have risen almost nine-fold to £61bn.

We got tired of the daily grind in Surrey and now run a £1M business from our home in Mauritius

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Swimming with dolphins just ten minutes from their home in the tropical paradise of Mauritius is how Tom and Olivia Herron now like to start their working day.

Ex-Burnham adviser says PM is already on the 'downslope' and brands social care plan 'honourable but probably unfundable'

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A former adviser to Andy Burnham has warned that the Prime Minister is already on the 'downslope' less than three months after taking office.

Labour's favourite think-tank backs £6bn tax raid on pensioners and landlords to fill 'huge hole' in public finances

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In a report two weeks before the Budget, the Resolution Foundation also suggests targeting homeowners, banks, and wealth.

How to start investing: The best platforms for beginners

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Investing can seem daunting for beginners. But many investment platforms have removed barriers to entry, making it more straightforward to get started. Find out how.

Premier Inn owner brands last two Budgets 'most unfriendly to hospitality ever'

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The boss of Whitbread has called on the Government to help hotels with 'punitive' business rates and roll back National Insurance changes.

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.

The best stocks and shares ISAs: We compare the top platforms

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Investing in a stocks and shares Isa means your money can grow tax-free. We run through the options, helping you decide which provider is right for you.

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.

Burnham's first-time buyer scheme risks slowing the property market further, warns major housebuilder

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Bellway's chief executive, Jason Honeyman, also cautioned that until Your First Home is launched, buyers could delay purchasing decisions, slowing down the property market further.

How to track down YOUR old pensions as it's revealed more than 3million are lost with average of £6,220 inside

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Savers have lost track of an estimated £18.7billion left sitting in more than three million orphaned pension funds, a new report reveals.

Extensions and loft conversions plummet as higher costs crush home improvement dreams

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Extensions and loft conversions are in sharp decline as the cost is too much for homeowners to bear, planning application data shows.

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