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Zara owner's new fast-fashion brand Lefties struts onto UK high street in major challenge to Primark

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Zara's stylish little sister chain Lefties is sweeping into Britain, bringing a robot army to support its bid to win over value-conscious families refreshing their wardrobes and homes this autumn.

Plug-in solar panels can be sold from today: I live in a flat but won't be buying them says HELEN CRANE

Today

Plug-in solar panels could land on British shelves today - just in time for a grey, wet and overcast bank holiday weekend.

Capital gains tax take soars to record high of £24.2bn - but one off 'sugar hit' leaves public finances on shaky ground

Today

The Government raked in record capital gains tax receipts as Labour's tax hikes on businesses continue to prop up the public finances.

Last chance to get £200 when switching your current account to Barclays

Today

It's been a strong year for those prepared to switch current account, with deals reaching £200 and above. How does Barclays' incentive compare with other bribes?

Stansted owner Manchester Airports Group suffers cyber hack with nearly 9m customers' data accessed

Today

Hackers have accessed personal data belonging to 8.7m people after targeting one of Britain's largest airport operators.

I sold my Rolls-Royce shares at the wrong time and lost the chance to make £45k: How can I avoid another big investing mistake?

Today

In May 2023, I made the worst investment decision of my life to date. I sold Rolls-Royce at 148p but the share price is now over 1,500p.

Drivers say these are the best and worst breakdown providers as callouts to vehicles damaged by potholes soar

Today

Research carried out by What Car? reveals that 16% of the UK's cars needed to be recovered in 2025, up from 10.9% the previous year. And the major cause is craters in our roads.

Hangover for Pernod Ricard as US and Chinese drinkers lose taste for its spirits

Today

The company - whose drinks include Absolut Vodka (endorsed by Paris Hilton) and Jameson Irish whiskey - said that sales plunged 3.9pc to £8.10billion over the year to 30 June.

Renault 5 EV updated: Best-seller gets longer range and new colours - including a nod to a nineties hot hatch

Today

The Renault 5, the only electric car on sale with a waiting list stretching to as much as six months, has received a series of updates to make it even more appealing.

Half of UK drivers would now consider a Chinese car as acceptance grows

Today

British motorists' willingness to go Chinese has jumped to 49% - significantly up from 35% last year and 24% in 2023, according to a repeat survey.

UK car industry calls for 'meaningful' watering down of EV targets after latest slump in production

Today

Britain's car makers have called for an 'urgent' watering down of electric vehicle targets and action on energy costs as latest figures showed they remained under 'intense pressure'.

Halfords shares hit four-year high as warm weather lifts annual profit outlook

Today

Halford shares hit a four-year high this morning as warm weather helped to boost the retailer's profit outlook for the year.

RUTH SUNDERLAND: Will the Nimby backlash against data centres burst the AI bubble?

Today

Question: What do a £50m boost to the wealth of Lord Rothschild this week and the US midterm elections in November have in common?

Retail sales melt away hitting jobs and investment - as survey reveals it's too hot to shop if temperatures top 25C

Today

Shoppers have been shunning Britain's sweltering high streets according to new industry figures to show evidence of weak consumer demand.

Young investors trust AI more than what they see on TV or hear from celebrities, FCA research shows

Today

Young investors trust AI more than TV or celebrities when thinking about where to put their money, research by the City watchdog has found.

Britain is the most exposed to AI disruption of any major economy, survey finds

Today

Britain is more exposed than any other major economy to disruption by artificial intelligence (AI), new research suggests.

New King Charles 10p coin enters circulation featuring an endangered bird - here's the 'rare' version to spot in your change

Today

With just over 7m of the coins being released, The Royal Mint has said the new coins are expected to be highly sought after.

Britons support efforts to use more renewable energy - but question its effectiveness in bringing down bills

Today

The Government is pushing ahead with an expansion of nuclear power capacity, aiming for it to supply a quarter of the country's electricity by 2050.

Pensioners who don't own their home need extra £419,000 saved to cover rent in retirement

Today

In one part of the country, some almost £860,000 is needed for renting in later life in a cruel postcode lottery.

Home buyers must put down £18,200 extra deposit to counter effect of rising mortgage rates this year

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Five-year fixed mortgage rates have risen from below 4% in January to around 4.8% today, thanks to inflation expectations which have been influenced by the Iran war.

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