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Last seven Saabs from its shuttered Swedish factory are being sold

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In a fortnight's time, seven of the last ever Saabs - which still remain in situ in the vehicle plant - will be sold off to the highest bidder in a swan song for the Swedish car firm.

Return of Lotus Esprit? Norfolk car maker goes back to its V8 roots which could save its UK factory

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Lotus is returning to its V8 roots with its new 2028 supercar. The Hethel heritage carmaker will bring out a hybrid supercar in two years time with 986bhp and a V8 which harks back to the Esprit.

Investing for children is a marathon not a sprint, says LEE BOYCE - and it's far simpler than running 26.2 miles!

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Paula Radcliffe, former marathon world record holder, has this week come out to encourage parents to invest for their children.

HSBC pauses $4bn private credit investment amid market wobbles

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In early June 2025, HSBC said it would plough $4bn into its own asset manager's range of private credit funds.

British teens are swapping Saturday jobs for startups... and the vast majority are getting a helping hand from AI

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As the job market shrinks for the young, many now consider themselves 'founders' of tech-driven companies, new research has found.

JLR boss shrugs off threat posed by cheap 'Temu Range Rovers' claiming they are not in the same league

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The car maker's chief exec PB Balaji said Chinese car makers like BYD, Jaecoo and Omoda were not 'direct competition.

Legal & General soars as takeover talk grips the City... after US rival bids £2.7bn for Tate & Lyle

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Shares in L&G - which dates back to 1836 and is Britain's largest insurance firm and asset manager - rose 6% to value it at close to £15bn.

Bag £200 cashback if you open an Interactive Investor Sipp

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Interactive Investor has launched a new cashback deal, but how does it compare with other options? Here's how to qualify for the offer and what you should watch out for.

Labour betrays our firms by allowing the FTSE100 bargain hunt to continue, says ALEX BRUMMER

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Where is the Business Secretary Peter Kyle when needed? The tech-idolising MP for Hove, Angela Rayner's adopted hometown, should be in overdrive.

British Gas to pay £20m fine following regulator's probe into prepayment meters

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British Gas has agreed to pay a £20million penalty to settle an investigation into the forced fitting of prepayment meters.

Watches of Switzerland chief calls on next prime minister to scrap the hated tourist tax

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Watches of Switzerland chief exec Brian Duffy urged potential candidates to meet him to discuss restoring VAT-free shopping for foreign visitors.

Aviva boss sounds the alarm over Labour's leadership chaos claiming it is 'harmful' to the UK economy

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Blanc pictured, warned that Britain's chopping and changing of leaders over recent years was damaging its standing in the world.

How the Renters' Rights Act is causing chaos and what landlords must do to avoid big fines

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The buy-to-let market has been plunged into chaos after Labour introduced overnight on May 1 the biggest boost to rights in a generation.

Prolonged Iran conflict and Labour leadership battle raise recession risk, say economists

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The economy grew by more than expected in March, capping off a strong first quarter. But a prolonged conflict and political uncertainty raises the risk of a recession.

Resolution Foundation urges Starmer to remove inheritance tax-free band and ditch triple lock

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As Left-wing MPs plot to unseat the Prime Minister, the Resolution Foundation called for older and richer households to 'pay their way'.

Gilts and pound steady as Streeting quits; Surprise GDP bounce | MARKETS LIVE

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The economy is holding up better than expected during the Middle East conflict, as this morning's GDP figures showed growth of 0.3 per cent in March.

Tate and Lyle shares soar after £2.7bn takeover bid from US firm

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Tate & Lyle has revealed it is in talks with a US firm over a £2.7billion takeover, making it the latest UK-listed company that could soon fall into foreign hands.

House prices will fall in the coming months, say estate agents

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House prices are expected to fall over the coming months, with fewer buyers out house hunting and fewer sales being agreed, estate agents are warning.

High street bank branch closures to be probed in Government review

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Two thirds of bank branch network has been destroyed in just ten years, as banks push customers towards online services in a bid to cut costs.

Spire Healthcare shares surge 45% after £1bn bid approach

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Private equity firm Toscafund has proposed a non-binding cash offer of 250p per share for Spire.

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