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Kingsmill owner given the all clear to snap up rival Hovis

Today

The takeover of Hovis by Kingsmill owner Associated British Foods (ABF) has been cleared by UK regulators.

Aldi opening 16 new stores within months - is where you live on the list?

Today

Over the next few months Aldi will open stores in London's Marble Arch, Port Talbot, Wales, and Wigan in Greater Manchester.

JEFF PRESTRIDGE: I've just moved to what will be my 'last' home after a protracted divorce... From decluttering to unreliable tradesmen, here's everything you need to know about the pluses and pitfalls of downsizing

Today

For the past couple of months, I've been grappling with one of the biggest upheavals in my long life: moving into my own home after more than 14 years out of the property market...

More Britons likely to shun the pub for England matches this World Cup thanks to late kick-off times and pricey pints

Today

Late kick-off times and pricey pints are pushing punters away from pubs, piling pressure on an already ailing hospitality sector.

British Gas launches fixed energy tariff at £222 below July price cap - but be quick if you want to sign up

Today

British Gas has launched a fixed energy tariff that offers significant savings against the upcoming July price cap.

Should you buy shares in SpaceX? Experts reveal what they predict for the stock

Today

It's the biggest stock market float in history but how will SpaceX shares fare in days, weeks and months ahead? We asked leading experts.

London saw weakest house price growth in Britain over the past decade

Today

In contrast to London's lacklustre performance, cities across the Midlands, Northern England and Wales saw bumper growth.

Which Chinese car brands have the longest warranties and most dealers?

Today

Chinese car brands are expanding at a rapid rate in the UK. And so too are their dealer and after-sales networks. Here are the post-purchase offerings from four Chinese brands.

Upmarket cinema chain Everyman weighs delisting from Aim market as it eyes a turnaround

Today

The Everyman cinema chain is weighing up whether to delist from the London Stock Exchange following a tumultuous period for the group.

Labour plans to water down EV sales targets - what does this mean for drivers?

Today

The Government is reportedly planning to relax EV sales targets so carmakers will need to hit 50% EV sales by 2030.

Rathbones halts investments by high-risk clients for a year after review uncovered failings

Today

Shares in wealth manager Rathbones sank 16 per cent on Tuesday as the group announced it had halted investments by high-risk customers for a year.

Nationwide starts race to slash mortgages as oil prices plummet and UK interest rate cuts 'more likely' before year end

Today

Lender Nationwide is slashing mortgage rates as the Iran peace deal sends oil prices sliding and raises hopes that the Bank of England could cut borrowing costs.

Rolls-Royce wins contract to build Swedish mini nuclear power stations

Yesterday

Sweden's parliament last year passed legislation to finance a new generation of reactors, the first built in the country for more than 40 years.

Labour sells Britain short: Wave of foreign takeovers puts the nation on the road to ruin, says ALEX BRUMMER

Yesterday

SpaceX mania saw British retail investors seek to commit £750m to Elon Musk's futuristic agenda in a show of confidence in equities.

Frasers Group targets Australian shoe firm Accent just days after bidding for Hugo Boss

Yesterday

Accent holds exclusive distribution rights in the region for brands including Skechers, HOKA, Vans, UGG, Dr Martens (pictured) and Timberland.

Fox buys TV streaming box maker Roku for £16bn in bid to expand its online presence

Yesterday

The deal gives Fox, which is currently reliant on cable-TV connection, access to the more than 100m households using Roku's streaming platform.

Markets soar as US and Iran agree peace deal - but Footsie misses out after oil price slump

Yesterday

As the tentative deal - which will also see the Strait of Hormuz reopened - raised hopes of an end to the energy crisis, Wall Street raced higher.

SpaceX rockets again after record-breaking IPO in boost for UK investors

Yesterday

The shares rose 19.6% to $192.50 on their second day of trading in New York - taking gains since floating at $135 on Friday to 42%.

'A national disgrace': Peel Hunt boss sounds alarm over wave of foreign takeovers of UK firms

Yesterday

Steven Fine lamented that overseas buyers were reaping the benefits as London-listed firms such as Schroders and Beazley are snapped up on the cheap.

A Family Protection Trust wrecked our inheritance: How to avoid hugely expensive tax trick pitfalls

Yesterday

As care home fees and inheritance tax bills escalate, growing numbers of people are being persuaded to take out trusts, which they believe offer a neat solution.

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