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Can Perfect Pet insurance refuse to pay for medication after a snake bit my dog? SALLY SORTS IT

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In July, my dog, a two-year-old Giant Schnauzer, was bitten by a snake while walking in the grounds of our vet's practice, which is in the countryside.

A quarter of a million children live in households where no one has ever worked, the highest level since 2013

Today

A quarter of a million children live in a household where no one has ever worked according to stark new figures that are likely to raise tough questions about benefits Britain.

Luxury post-war British coachbuilder Bristol Cars is back - and its first job is completing an unfinished supercar project

Today

The post-war British manufacturer will return in time for its 80th anniversary year by producing five Fighter models, the gullwing-doored luxury GT powered by a mighty V10 engine.

Why the UK pays more to borrow on bonds than rivals and it's not just a 'moron premium': ALEX BRUMMER

Today

An issue for John Healey to deal with when he returns from the divisive summit of G20 economic powers in North Carolina is Britain's high-cost bond yields.

BP names Ian Tyler as chair after abruptly ousting Albert Manifold over conduct concerns

Today

BP has appointed Ian Tyler as its new chair, ending the three-month search after the abrupt dismissal of Albert Manifold over conduct concerns.

Younger drinkers help propel English wine sales past Christmas peak after record-breaking summer

Today

English vineyards enjoyed a record-breaking summer, with demand for sparkling wine and rosé among younger drinkers helping sales surpass the bumper Christmas period.

Ryanair warns of airfare price rises as higher fuel costs dent annual traffic target

Today

Ryanair has warned airfares may rise across Europe if higher oil prices continue into next summer, which could trigger the collapse of some of its rivals.

Polestar 4 SUV arrives with a £2,000 price cut compared to the electric coupe - and brings back the rear window

Today

While it shares the coupe's underlying EV architecture, it adopts a boxier body style and, crucially, reinstates a conventional rear window.

Can I force our neighbour to chop down trees on his land that could be an insurance risk? DEAN DUNHAM KC replies

Today

When my neighbour moved in ten years ago, he planted some small trees behind a fence on his own land. They are now more than three metres tall, writes a reader.

Pensioners face 'retirement stealth tax' trap next year: Here's how to tell how much YOU may lose

Today

The full-rate state pension is on course to top £13,000 a year, busting the basic-rate income tax threshold of £12,570 a year.

Mike Ashley's Frasers Group eyes majority ownership of Hugo Boss as it reconsiders support for German retailer's chief

Today

Mike Ashley's Frasers Group is plotting to buy more shares and take majority control of Hugo Boss as it reconsiders its support for the firm's chair.

Middle earners face further tax squeeze as gilt market rout blows £6 billion hole in fiscal headroom

Today

Middle earners look increasingly likely to face a fresh tax squeeze after a rout on gilt markets yesterday threatened to blow a £6 billion hole in John Healey's Budget plans.

Range Rover goes electric: New £154k battery-powered luxury SUV unveiled - and we've already driven it

Today

While it looks almost indistinguishable from the combustion-engined Range Rover, it is underpinned by industry-leading battery technology and two powerful electric motors.

Gilt yields spike amid global bond market rout sending UK long-term borrowing costs to a 28-year high

Today

Yields on 30-year UK bonds, known as gilts, surged to more than 5.9% for the first time since 1998. Ten-year gilt yields climbed to 5.25%.

To the many middle-class women hunting for an elegant event dress, Norbury of London and Avery Lane seem like the perfect choice. But as the Mail's investigation finds, the reality is VERY different

Yesterday

Silky. Champagne-coloured. A satin ribbon waistband and flattering three-quarter length sleeves. The dress ticked all the boxes for Suzanne Wingrove.

Seraphim Space launches ETF to give everyday investors access to new space economy

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Seraphim Space will today launch an exchange-traded fund focused on the modern space economy, as it cashes in on increased interest in the sector.

Six steps to successful stoozing: How to make £750 in two years with a 0% credit card

Yesterday

High-interest savings accounts are back and with them comes an opportunity to make a tidy sum with some savvy use of 0pc credit cards.

UK in 'slow lane' as high costs from Iran war and Labour policies put the brakes on growth

Yesterday

The British Chambers of Commerce predicts that the economy will expand by a sluggish 1% this year despite a more robust than expected start to the year.

Diageo scraps responsible drinking and diversity targets as bosses focus on profits

Yesterday

Long-term incentives for Diageo boss Dave Lewis, pictured and his team will no longer be connected to environmental, social and governance targets.

Housing market remains subdued as mortgage approvals fall to a two and a half year low

Yesterday

Approvals for house purchases fell to 56,053, the lowest since January 2024 and down from 58,215 in June.

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