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I can cut the wait time for your eye operation - if only the NHS would let me, says SpaMedica boss

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Delays have now been purposely driven up by health service bosses intent on balancing short-term budgets.

Bookshops next in firing line of Labour's tax blitz

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About 400 independent bookshops in England and Wales face an average rates bill rise of £4,563 a year by 2030 after Chancellor Rachel Reeves' autumn Budget .

Don't kill off flexible hours, retailers urge ministers ahead of zero-hour contract crackdown

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Under Labour's flagship Employment Rights Act, drawn up by ex-Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, firms must offer a guaranteed number of hours to regular workers.

River Island back in black after winning fight for survival

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It marks a remarkable comeback for River Island, which in August last year narrowly staved off collapse as it came under pressure from rising costs,

We must counter disinformation about 'lawless' London to make the city more globally competitive, says DAME SUSAN LANGLEY

Today

When we compete for investment in global markets, we are also competing in a global battle of perception, confidence and economic narratives.

HAMISH MCRAE: Is NOW the time to back the rocket man as SpaceX share float looms?

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The shares will be traded on the Nasdaq high-tech exchange in New York, but you can buy them in the UK via brokers or investment platforms such as Hargreaves Lansdown and AJ Bell.

Taxman swamped by tsunami of appeals by desperate firms

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Firms have condemned the 'broken' business rates system as it emerged that challenges to huge rises could take years.

Tech stock guru: I'm swerving SpaceX IPO and expect firm to be loss-making for next few years

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Stephen Yiu told The Mail on Sunday he would 'sit on the sidelines' for the flotation, which is predicted to be the largest ever with SpaceX targeting a value of £1.4trn.

City grandees pump millions into upstart wealth firm Y Tree

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Y Tree, whose founders include two former Goldman Sachs bankers, has raised more than £10m in a funding round that was largely backed by its own clients.

TERRY BUTCHER: I started on £50 a week so couldn't afford Gucci like today's football stars - and the club cobbler had to mend my boots!

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Terry Butcher captained the England football team, winning 77 caps in a ten-year international career, leading them to one of their best World Cup performances in 1990.

Sainsbury's boss eyes bumper £7.3m payday as shoppers reel from higher food prices

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Britain's second biggest grocer wants to raise the maximum Simon Roberts can take home to £7.3m if targets are met.

Savers in their 40s will need a £74k income for a comfortable retirement

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People in midlife looking at present-day forecasts for a retirement income need to factor in inflation and aim their sights far higher, warn money experts.

Midas Share Tips: 7 popular UK shares to buy or avoid

Today

Investors will often find themselves chasing after the next big thing, but sometimes the old stalwarts can prove the most lucrative.

Best used Chinese cars to buy: Five models up to £17K cheaper than new

Today

Chinese cars are incredibly popular in Britain. Here are five used models to consider, with fairly hefty discounts.

Bitcoin on course for worst week since 2022 as 'bored' crypto investors lured away by SpaceX frenzy

Today

The world's biggest cryptocurrency was down 15% over the period, falling yesterday to as low as $61,117, the lowest level since February.

Prosper boosts 120-day notice savings account to 4.21% - is it worth opening?

Today

The savings platform is offering a bonus rate on this tracker account from Oxbury Bank, but is it any good?

Postcodes where home buyers face the highest service charges revealed

Today

Someone buying a flat in Britain currently faces the prospect of paying £2,845 on service charge per year, analysis of current sale listings has revealed.

SpaceX IPO: How to buy shares in the UK and are they worth it?

Today

In a rare opportunity, Britain's small investors can take part in a blockbuster US IPO - but should they seize the SpaceX offer before it closes on Wednesday.

Fancy a slice of SpaceX? You can now apply - but there's a lot you NEED to know

Today

The amount of capital being attracted to these sales may slow the progress of other shares, casting a midsummer shadow over broader market prices.

Surge in US jobs stokes expectation of Fed hike creating headache for new boss Kevin Warsh and rattling markets

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Traders ramped up bets on a US rate hike last night after much stronger than expected jobs figures - creating a major headache for the new Federal Reserve chief.

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