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New Chancellor John Healey tells business: I'll lift the gloom left by Rachel Reeves

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New Chancellor John Healey has turned his fire on predecessor Rachel Reeves accusing her of plunging Britain's economy into gloom.

Make thousands selling building scraps: Bricks, copper piping and even an old boiler can fetch hundreds... and roof tiles may be worth £20,000

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When homeowners have building or plumbing work done, they blithely throw old materials in the skip or are grateful when tradesmen offer to take them away. But they could be an unlikely treasure...

The ultimate guide to beating inheritance tax: Wealth experts reveal 11 steps to take NOW to protect your money

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The soaring numbers of bereaved families who are being hit with inheritance bills have become something of a national scandal - yet the situation if anything is about to get a whole lot worse.

Vauxhall Mokka GSE is a £35,000 rally-inspired electric family car

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If you like your cars like your coffee - hot, strong but with a tasty dash of invigorating cream - then Vauxhall's new Mokka GSE may be just the job.

Denza Z9GT to cost £105,000: China's cutting-edge five-minute charging EV is almost here

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The premium electric 'shooting brake' can add 224 miles of driving range from a 5-minute charging sessions using BYD's ground-breaking Flash Chargers. A £95k PHEV will be available too.

Rogue AI poses serious risks to the financial world: RUTH SUNDERLAND

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OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, was testing models in a 'sandbox' that is supposed to be a secure environment. Not secure enough, as it turns out.

British Gas owner to axe 1,300 jobs as AI chatbots take on more customer service

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British Gas owner Centrica has said it will cut 1,300 jobs over the next two years as part of its ongoing turnaround efforts.

Two thirds of Mail readers want pavement parking banned - but half of councils encourage it

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Pavement parking complaints are among the most common issues fielded by councils on a daily basis. New legislation is being put in place to allow councils to enforce bans in their areas.

Takeover target Easyjet sees profits tumble on higher fuel prices

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Easyjet posted an £85m profit for the three months to 30 June, down 70% from £286m at the same point a year ago.

The 10 fastest-selling used cars and they're all electric or hybrid

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Volatile fuel prices triggered by conflict in the Middle East has inflated appetite for EVs. But Autotrader says improved affordability and wider stock availability is making them more popular.

Does the risk of ruinous care bills deter YOU from spending or gifting money to beat inheritance tax?

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The threat of sky high care costs is hanging over older people who want to plan retirement and pass wealth to the next generation.

How do Isas work? The essential guide for cash savers and investors

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We explain everything you need to know: from the difference between a cash Isa and a stocks an shares Isa, to the benefits and the rules that you need to stick to.

Santander pledges not to close any more bank branches until 2028

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Santander has pledged to keep all TSB branches open for at least two years following its takeover of the bank earlier this year.

A million more workers will pay income tax this year as Burnham backtracks on personal allowance increase

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A million more workers and pensioners will have to pay income tax this year as Andy Burnham backtracks on his plans to increase the personal allowance.

Santander and Octopus offer bigger mortgages to buyers of eco homes

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People buying the greenest homes are now being offered the chance to get bigger mortgages to account for not having to pay energy bills.

BAE unveils 'thunder king' fighter drone to fly alongside RAF jets as unmanned 'loyal wingman'

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Defence giant BAE Systems has unveiled its new 'thunder king' unmanned fighter drone to fly alongside RAF jets with an initial version to take to the sky next year.

New Diageo boss 'Drastic' Dave Lewis planning major job cuts in bid to turn struggling drinks maker around

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New Diageo boss 'Drastic' Dave Lewis plans major job cuts to turn the struggling drinks-maker around.

Segro throws in the towel as it backs US predator's £14bn offer

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The board of Segro last night dropped its opposition to a US takeover as it backed an offer worth more than £14bn.

Evri lost my Christmas present parcel worth £500 and it still hasn't located it: CRANE ON THE CASE

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In December, I sent a parcel containing make-up and other items for two teenagers I know. I then received a text saying the driver couldn't find the address.

Revealed: The savers whose Universal Credit is wrongly slashed when they pay into a pension

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People who made payments into private pensions have seen their Universal Credit payments slashed due to blunders by Government workers in a string of cases

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