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More than one in four new car sales are electric as market shift away from petrol and diesel accelerates

Today

Orders for electric cars rose by 34.2% to reach almost 44,000 deliveries last month, official data shows. Experts say it should 'finally put to bed the old chestnut that drivers don't want EVs'.

Dangers of using AI in divorce: Beware blunders, extra legal costs and disclosing sensitive details

Today

The gravest danger lies in sharing private financial and personal information or allegations with a chatbot, which could land you in contempt of court if it is discovered.

Mitie buoyed by new contracts but boss warns Middle East conflict could drive costs up

Today

Mitie saw its annual revenue and order book rise, but the firm's boss flagged potential cost inflation as a result of war in the Middle East.

Bed & Isa transfers soar as investors race to protect wealth from tax raids

Today

Use of Bed & Isa has surged in popularity this Spring as investors face tax attacks on all sides, says investing platform AJ Bell.

My estate agent wants me to give them 'sole selling rights' - should I sign the contract?

Today

I'm selling my house and the agent wants me to sign a sole selling rights contract, meaning I can't hire another agent at the same time.

Are YOU rich? Our calculator reveals how your salary stacks up against the rest of the UK - and your town and job

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Do you earn more or less than the average person who does your job, or the typical worker where you live? Use our special calculator to see how your salary stacks up

Island home with private jetty and stables in Northern Ireland on sale for £1.15m

Today

The five-bedroom detached house is one of only three properties on Cross Island in Strangford Lough, Northern Ireland.

Will my Lloyds final salary pension be hit by inheritance tax?

Today

My wife and I are both drawing our pensions from the Lloyds Bank defined benefit pension scheme. How will the new rules regarding inheritance tax affect us?

Fire at Southampton docks that destroyed electric Jaecoo SUVs occurs weeks before China's strict new laws to tackle EV battery blazes

Yesterday

The timing of the fire impacting around 30 Jaecoo EVs could not be worse for Chinese lawmakers ahead of a new 'no fire, no explosion' battery safety regulation arriving on 1 July.

SpaceX threat to UK stocks: Risk-takers are seeking stakes in the next tech wave, says ALEX BRUMMER

Yesterday

The scale of Elon Musk's SpaceX initial public offering is epic and the choice of retail access on both sides of the Atlantic is intriguing.

Zara owner hails bumper sales as its spring and summer collections prove a hit with shoppers

Yesterday

The Spanish fashion giant, whose brands also include Pull & Bear and Massimo Dutti, said sales in May were 11.5% higher than a year earlier.

Chinese cars to be built in Sunderland: Boost for 6,000 UK workers as Nissan nears deal with 'Temu Range Rover' maker

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Japan's Nissan said it was exploring a tie-up in which it will make vehicles on behalf of fast-growing Chinese rival Chery at its plant in Sunderland.

From the shop floor to the top floor: New Currys boss started out as sales assistant 20 years ago

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Fredrik Tønnesenm, pictured, will take the reins at the FTSE 250 electricals group this summer when outgoing boss Alex Baldock jumps ship to run Boots.

'I'm not paid to be lazy', says Unilever boss as he defends plans to hive off its well-known food brands

Yesterday

Fernando Fernandez has seen stockpickers turn their back on Unilever after it agreed to combine its food brands with US giant McCormick in a £33bn deal.

How millions of savers can quadruple their interest: SYLVIA MORRIS

Yesterday

As living costs rise - from energy and shopping bills to petrol prices - making the most of your savings can help ease the ever-tightening squeeze on budgets.

Nissan opens door to Chinese giant Chery to build cars at its Sunderland factory as part of new deal

Yesterday

The move will help to secure the long-term future of the UK's largest car plant after Nissan scaled back production at the site last month.

Last of the Saabs: Seven cars from brand's shuttered factory in Sweden sell at auction for £80,000

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At a special event hosted at the vehicle plant last weekend, fans of the brand were invited inside for the very last time before the final seven models stored inside were sold to the highest bidders.

Sainsbury's boss Simon Roberts' pay tops £5m as shoppers face 'increasing pressure'

Yesterday

The boss of Sainsbury's was paid over £5million last year even as he warned of 'increasing pressure on the cost of living' for its customers.

Seraphim Space hails 'record' quarter as SpaceX IPO fuels industry boom

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The world's first listed space technology trust has hailed a 'record' quarter in one of the 'most exciting times' for the industry ahead of SpaceX's blockbuster float.

Property auctions now generate four times more complaints than standard sales

Yesterday

Buying a home at auction can be a great way to buy a property that needs work or is an investment opportunity. But the risk of disputes is high.

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