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Is now the time to view luxury brands as cheap thrills?

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Fear stalks the luxury goods industry, but a fightback is currently being led by LVMH and the other names - hinting that it may be time to start bargain shopping for luxury goods shares.

Buckle up for a chat with the new AI Mercedes-Benz CLA: RAY MASSEY takes it for a road test and a conversation

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Thanks to the addition of AI it not only answers questions but - the manufacturer claims - can hold and sustain 'complex conversations'.

Cancer drug snub wipes £3bn off GSK value

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GSK was trying to revive a product pulled from US markets in 2022. Its shares fell 4.6 per cent, or 65p, to 1348p.

Private equity-backed insurance firm CFC eyes City float

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There have been just nine listings in London this year. Three were on the main market and six on AIM.

MAGGIE PAGANO: Trump playing with fire over Fed boss

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This week Trump stepped up his war with the man he blames for keeping interest rates too high.

What next for mortgage rates?

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The lowest fixed rate mortgage deals have dipped below 3.8 per cent - and there is an expectation that rates may fall slightly further.

Dishing out super-sized mortgages won't solve the problem of high house prices: SIMON LAMBERT

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Almost 19 years ago, I was invited to comment on a plan to let people borrow bumper mortgages - now financial crisis rules will be swept away to let banks do that again.

Car dealers told to suspend sales of used Citroen cars impacted by urgent 'stop-drive' airbag recall

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A team of motor trade lawyers has issued a nationwide warning to used car dealers to halt sales of vehicles in stock. But they could be stuck with them for months...

New cheapest electric car in Britain! Chinese brand cuts small EV's price to £14,500

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A Chinese newcomer has discounted its two electric models to match subsidies set to be offered by Labour's just announced Electric Car Grant.

Five best EVs to buy with Labour's new £3,750 Electric Car Grant

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We've picked five of the best EVs that are certain to be eligible for Labour's new Electric Car Grant unveiled today - though we will have to wait to find out which will qualify for the full amount of £3,750.

Labour's Electric Car Grant will be a drain on taxpayers and cause 'rampant EV depreciation', experts warn

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While discounts of £3,750 will make shiny new battery cars more appealing, the scheme threatens to further compound a crash in used EV values, industry insiders say.

What YOU need to know about winning big on scratchcards: Experts reveal cards with the best odds and their tips

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Undeterred by discovering you are probably more likely to be struck by lightning than win a major jackpot, Toby Walne spoke to scratchcard experts to get tips on how to increase your chances of winning.

Electric car drivers cover higher annual mileage than petrol owners

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More than one in 20 car miles driven in the UK is by an electric vehicle, according to new analysis.

How much battery range has this electric Volkswagen lost after clocking 107,000 miles in four years?

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One of the biggest concerns with electric cars is the lifespan of their batteries and how quickly they degrade over time and due to high mileage and repeat recharges.

How to create rules for picking winning shares like Rolls-Royce before they take off: ED CROFT

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Ed Croft, of Stockopedia, explains how to establish rules that will help you pick winning companies and avoid those that turn out to be duds.

SMALL CAP MOVERS: Energy firm lights up the market with 500% gain

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Empyrean Energy lit up the small-cap leaderboard this week, with shares rocketing 500 per cent after news of a game-changing gas sales deal in Indonesia.

Used Audi A2 advertised for bargain price of £300 has a nasty surprise lurking inside...

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Despite its high mileage - in excess of 100,000 miles - the Facebook Marketplace main image shows what looks to be a pretty tidy exterior. But wait until you see inside...

Buy now, pay later finally set for consumer protections... but not until summer 2026

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The new rules will also mean that BNPL users can make complaints to the Financial Ombudsman Service if something goes wrong with their BNPL loan.

Fifth of motorists take a major risk the night before driving early the next day

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A survey of drivers has found that 21% do this after 10pm in the evening knowing that the next day they will be behind the wheel before 9am.

BP sells US onshore wind business amid renewables retreat

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BP has agreed to sell its US onshore wind business, s the energy giant continues to refocus efforts on fossil fuels at the expense of renewables.

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