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Defence firms up in arms over slow investment

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A survey conducted by the Bank of England's network of agents said that 'defence contacts report new orders are slow to progress'.

Electricity fees 'too high' in UK steel production

Today

From April, Britain's most energy-intensive industries, including steel, will receive a rebate for 90 per cent of electricity network costs, but trade body UK Steel says the help is not sufficient.

Business rate hikes 'could kill off hair salons'

Today

Millie Kendall warned that significant tax increases are making it 'impossible' for salons to retain jobs and make a profit.

RUTH SUNDERLAND: We must halt the siege on trusts

Today

The battle raging over Herald is shaping up to be one of the most significant ever in the 150-year-old sector. Its fate may be a watershed for investment trusts.

Record number of dangerous drivers shopped to police last year - here are some of the worst examples caught on camera

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Drivers across the UK submitted over 60k video clips of dangerous and careless driving to police in 2025. These videos were captured on recording devices inside vehicles and on helmet cameras.

Revealed: Use our interactive map to find out if your neighbours are on a better state pension than you. We reveal the typical payout in EVERY area of the UK - and one spot gets £42k more than others just 8 miles away

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After a lifetime of hard work and paying taxes, the state pension offers a well-earned financial cushion that most people depend on in retirement.

Birkin bags big sales boost for maker Hermes

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Analysts at HSBC expect Hermes to be resilient, predicting the fashion house will deliver sales growth of 9.1% in the final quarter of 2025.

Alarm mounts as Chancellor delays hunt for new OBR chief

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The watchdog responsible for checking if the Chancellor's sums add up could remain without a leader for the rest of this year.

Greg Jackson: I'd be proud to float Octopus on the stock market

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Kraken Technologies, its tech arm, is already being lined up for a £6 billion flotation, but when asked if Octopus might be listed too Jackson replied: 'Yeah, potentially.'

Bitcoin is useless AND worthless, says HAMISH MCRAE: Digital currency will sink to zero

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We need the socially useless parts of finance to be beaten down to keep the vital elements of it sweet.

Sage chief: 'Ridiculous' to claim AI bots would destroy our business

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Steve Hare said it was 'ludicrous' to suggest that AI models from the likes of Anthropic and OpenAI could easily replace Sage's specialised products for accountants.

Vineyard's sour grapes over Labour tax grab: Denbies boss voices concerns for booming sector

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Chris White, chief executive of Denbies, said that after a quarter of a century of growth and a threefold rise in sales, expansion at his Surrey vineyard is on hold.

ALEX BRUMMER: As Japan prepares to elect Sanae Takaichi, is it heading for its own Liz Truss moment?

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She has received not just support but 'total endorsement' from Donald Trump - but it is not clear that financial markets will share the joy.

Octopus's Greg Jackson: The energy boss who took on the establishment on what comes next

Today

The Octopus Energy founder can lay claim to being one of the UK's most prominent tech entrepreneurs.

FIDELITY EMERGING MARKETS LIMITED is striking gold thanks to mighty metals and Chinese tech

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Over the past year, it has delivered overall returns to investors of 74% - more than double those from the average global emerging markets investment trust.

BEAR GRYLLS: I've bought a yacht with weaponry in case there's an apocalypse

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The adventurer, author and TV presenter has gone from selling water filters door-to-door to selling his production company for an eight-figure sum.

HMRC claws back extra £246m in underpaid inheritance tax last year as it ramps up investigations

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The increase is part of HMRC's aims to increase revenue from underreported and misvalued estates.

Put your savings in the fast lane AND beat the market crash, by money guru JEFF PRESTRIDGE. These are the best 'smart' tracker funds... and they're all picked by leading experts

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Diversification is key to successful investing. By holding a variety of financial assets you strike a balance between risk and reward.

Why the NHS is unfairly rejecting you for help with your loved one's care fees - and how to fix it: Whistleblower reveals horrific reasons that can leave you thousands out of pocket

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The NHS offers full funding for people who need to live in a care home or have home carer visits - so long as they meet the criteria for what is called continuing healthcare.

RAY MASSEY: It's time for 'sleeping beauty' DS Automobiles to wake up

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Meet the man seeking to restore a sleeping beauty car brand to its rightful place as an automotive 'goddess'.

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