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The next Chinese car giant to break the UK market this year

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The Zhejiang-based firm says that 'the move begins its commitment to delivering a diverse range of high-quality, accessible vehicles tailored for the UK'.

This country has the lowest retirement age in Europe - and it's 14 years earlier than the UK

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Around the world, the age at which someone can retire and claim a government pension is on the rise - but in one country it has fallen.

High St set for more branch closures as Santander snaps up rival TSB in £2.9bn deal

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Santander, led by Ana Botin (pictured), also hinted that the TSB brand could disappear from the High Street, though no decisions have been made.

Private equity giant KKR wins takeover battle for British scientific testing kit maker Spectris

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It came as research from broker Peel Hunt showed the UK is on course for the biggest year of takeovers since 2021, after £74bn of offers so far this year.

Treasury faces £1bn blow from AstraZeneca exit as pharma giant's boss mulls New York move

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AstraZeneca boss Sir Pascal Soriot (pictured) is thought to be mulling shifting its listing to New York due to growing frustration about UK rules.

Tesla sales skid in the second quarter amid backlash over founder Elon Musk's politics

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Demand for the electric vehicles has plunged due to Musk's once-close ties to Donald Trump and his support for far-right parties across Europe.

Tears for the budget: Abandoning or changing the fiscal rules would be a U-turn too far, says ALEX BRUMMER

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The International Monetary Fund largely gave Britain a clean bill of health when it completed its annual inspection of the economy in May.

World's most Instagrammed road trips - two of the top five are close to home...

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A study has listed the top five road trips that have accumulated the most shared photos posted on Instagram - with the most snapped of all clocking a massive 2.4 million hashtag mentions.

Motorists slapped with nearly 40,000 private parking charges a day as DVLA sold record 14.4m driver details last year

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A 13% increase in driver detail requests made by private parking firms in 2024-25 means an average of 27 charges are issued to motorists every minute.

Why are some people £86,000 richer than others who earn the same amount?

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There is one simple trick you need to boost your wealth by tens of thousands of pounds - and it will only take you around half an hour a week.

Motoring experts who have driven almost every new model in the last 12 months name the best cars of 2025

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Paul Barker (left) and his team at Auto Express have named an EV the best new car of 2025 - the fifth year running that a battery-powered model has taken the crown.

Anti-SUV campaigners call for Wimbledon to end partnership with Range Rover and for players to use public transport during tournament

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Group says Wimbledon must stop shuttling tennis players in 'dangerous supersized' Range Rover SUVs and instead force the likes of Emma Raducanu to take the tube or a bus.

Santander set to buy TSB - what does it mean for YOU?

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Banking giant Santander has agreed to buy TSB in a deal worth up to £2.9billion. If approved the deal would see Britain's second largest bank created.

What next for mortgage rates?

Yesterday

The lowest fixed rate mortgage deals remain below 4 per cent - and there is an expectation that rates may fall slightly further.

Council deploys fleet of vehicles this week that we typically only see in winter

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Drivers in the Central Bedfordshire region may have been held up on journeys in the last few days by a seasonally unusual sight...

SSP shares soar as Caffe Ritazza owner preps £1.2bn IPO for Indian JV

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The Upper Crust and Caffe Ritazza owner said the initial public offering of Travel Food Services (TFS) has a price band of 1,045 to 1,100 Indian Rupees per share.

Major bank launches £185 switching deal paid within 10 days - are you eligible?

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A major bank has launched a £185 cash bonus for customers who move their current account to one of four specific accounts it offers.

Morrisons makes major change to 60 stores as part of restructure

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Under the new model, butchers at Morrisons will cut meat at the start of the day into a number of different pre-packed sizes, enabling shoppers to select the cuts they want.

House prices see biggest monthly fall since 2023 as buyers demand big discounts

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A hike to stamp duty bills, a rush of homes for sale and a squeeze on household finances have all contributed to the recent decline in the property market.

Lotus could axe up to 30% of jobs at Norfolk factory after labour costs hike

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Nearly 400 jobs are at risk at Lotus as the car maker becomes the latest household name to look at slashing its workforce.

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