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Nationwide cuts mortgage rates for the third time this month as brokers suggest locking in a deal now

Today

With a change of Prime Minister on the horizon and the Iran conflict on a knife edge, brokers suggest rates could change direction soon.

Rachel Reeves will go down as the Chancellor who destroyed Isas. These are the gory details of her changes - and why they're so damaging: JEFF PRESTRIDGE

Today

The Chancellor's days at No 11 Downing Street are drawing to an end - and I can't wait for the removal men to come along and haul away her clobber.

Over 65s won't be exempt from 22% tax on cash held in investment Isas despite having unchanged limits

Today

Pensioners who retain their full £20,000 cash Isa allowance won't be exempt from brutal new tax charge.

Aldi sold 2.5m units of ice cream in three days amid record-breaking hot weather

Today

German supermarket chain Aldi said sales of ice cream across its shops rose by 144% week-on-week.

Ferrari marketing boss quits just weeks after tumultuous public reaction to the Italian brand's first EV, Luce

Today

Enrico Galliera's departure after 16 years at the world's most famous supercar brand has been confirmed this week after the Maranello firm endured an intense public backlash to the debut of its Luce EV.

Ten biggest new car discounts as dealers scramble to hit half-year sales targets - but they're still trying to keep £1,000 for themselves

Today

With June drawing to a close, motor dealers and their sales staff are under intense pressure to meet half-year sales quotas. Here's the 10 best deals - and how to squeeze extra money out of a salesman.

Lidl offers people out of work for six months or more a guaranteed job interview

Today

Lidl said the move would 'level the playing field' and help people who have been out of work for longer periods.

Buyers only pay £4,500 more for a home with top eco rating, despite green upgrades costing thousands

Today

Homes with top energy efficiency ratings only attract a modest price premium compared to those which are less green, data has shown.

More than 400,000 votes cast on which animals should feature on our banknotes - which option would YOU pick?

Today

Victoria Cleland, chief cashier at the Bank of England, told the This is Money podcast the numbers voting is 'more than we've ever had on a banknote consultation.'

Stock shortages hurt Swedish fashion chain H&M as some shops are unable to meet demand

Yesterday

H&M reported sales of £8.1bn for the first half between December and May, 3% lower year-on-year. Sales in western Europe were down by 5%.

Stelios eyes 'eyewatering' Easyjet price as US firm has its fourth bid for the budget airline rejected

Yesterday

A source close to Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, who set the firm up in 1995 and still holds a 15% stake, suggested he would be willing to back a takeover deal if the price is right.

Tata Steel blasts plans to dilute rules protecting British firms from cheap Chinese imports

Yesterday

Measures being introduced will cut by 51% the volume of steel that can be imported, tariff-free. That is less than the previously proposed 60% reduction.

ITV's last picture show: Britain's creative industries should be better protected, says ALEX BRUMMER

Yesterday

There is a lack of clarity as to which of Andy Burnham's brains trust of economic advisers will emerge as most influential.

Waterstones hires Next chairman as it moves closer to listing on the London stock market

Yesterday

The bookseller, which runs 320 shops in the UK including Blackwell's and Foyles, said it has appointed City veteran Michael Roney as chairman.

Foreign raiders must be stopped, warns key Burnham advisor Andy Haldane

Yesterday

Andy Haldane, pictured, former chief economist at the Bank of England, warned Britain cannot afford the continued exodus of firms from the FTSE 100.

State pension could be taxed before being paid out under new plans

Yesterday

The state pension may soon be taxed before it is paid out to beleaguered retirees under fresh Treasury plans, it has emerged.

Council tax could be ditched by Andy Burnham: What would new property levy look like and who would be hit?

Yesterday

Andy Burnham is rumoured to be mulling over radical property tax reforms if he becomes Prime Minister. This is what you need to know.

How to squeeze the most out of your work pension

Yesterday

Auto enrolment into work pensions takes the hassle out of saving for retirement, but you could be missing a trick or two by not looking any further than that.

Best cash Isa rates: 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.

Isa reforms: Four experts explain why Rachel Reeves' new tax on investors won't work

Yesterday

In one of Chancellor Rachel Reeves's last acts before she is set to leave Number 11, she unveiled the tax which will hit those who keep cash in their investment Isas.

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