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Fire at Southampton docks that destroyed electric Jaecoo SUVs occurs weeks before China's strict new laws to tackle EV battery blazes

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The timing of the fire impacting around 30 Jaecoo EVs could not be worse for Chinese lawmakers ahead of a new 'no fire, no explosion' battery safety regulation arriving on 1 July.

SpaceX threat to UK stocks: Risk-takers are seeking stakes in the next tech wave, says ALEX BRUMMER

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The scale of Elon Musk's SpaceX initial public offering is epic and the choice of retail access on both sides of the Atlantic is intriguing.

Zara owner hails bumper sales as its spring and summer collections prove a hit with shoppers

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The Spanish fashion giant, whose brands also include Pull & Bear and Massimo Dutti, said sales in May were 11.5% higher than a year earlier.

Chinese cars to be built in Sunderland: Boost for 6,000 UK workers as Nissan nears deal with 'Temu Range Rover' maker

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Japan's Nissan said it was exploring a tie-up in which it will make vehicles on behalf of fast-growing Chinese rival Chery at its plant in Sunderland.

From the shop floor to the top floor: New Currys boss started out as sales assistant 20 years ago

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Fredrik Tønnesenm, pictured, will take the reins at the FTSE 250 electricals group this summer when outgoing boss Alex Baldock jumps ship to run Boots.

'I'm not paid to be lazy', says Unilever boss as he defends plans to hive off its well-known food brands

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Fernando Fernandez has seen stockpickers turn their back on Unilever after it agreed to combine its food brands with US giant McCormick in a £33bn deal.

How millions of savers can quadruple their interest: SYLVIA MORRIS

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As living costs rise - from energy and shopping bills to petrol prices - making the most of your savings can help ease the ever-tightening squeeze on budgets.

Nissan opens door to Chinese giant Chery to build cars at its Sunderland factory as part of new deal

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The move will help to secure the long-term future of the UK's largest car plant after Nissan scaled back production at the site last month.

Last of the Saabs: Seven cars from brand's shuttered factory in Sweden sell at auction for £80,000

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At a special event hosted at the vehicle plant last weekend, fans of the brand were invited inside for the very last time before the final seven models stored inside were sold to the highest bidders.

Sainsbury's boss Simon Roberts' pay tops £5m as shoppers face 'increasing pressure'

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The boss of Sainsbury's was paid over £5million last year even as he warned of 'increasing pressure on the cost of living' for its customers.

Seraphim Space hails 'record' quarter as SpaceX IPO fuels industry boom

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The world's first listed space technology trust has hailed a 'record' quarter in one of the 'most exciting times' for the industry ahead of SpaceX's blockbuster float.

Property auctions now generate four times more complaints than standard sales

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Buying a home at auction can be a great way to buy a property that needs work or is an investment opportunity. But the risk of disputes is high.

Home Bargains eyes rescue deal for Denby pottery brand

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A potential deal could include the acquisition of the Denby brand along with a number of other assets.

B&M profits slump as price cuts fail to woo shoppers

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B&M has reported a slump in full-year profits as price cuts failed to woo shoppers even as higher costs weigh on households.

Britain to suffer biggest rise in unemployment in G7, OECD warns

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Britain will suffer the biggest rise in unemployment of any major advanced economy as higher minimum wages put employers off hiring, the OECD has warned.

New shocks are coming for your mortgage and your costs are set to soar... but there is help at hand: Here's our guide on how to lower your monthly payments

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Homeowners coming to the end of their five-year fixed-rate mortgages over the next six months face a steep jump in repayments, with inflation staying high.

Ovo to pay £10.4m after Ofgem probe into prepayment meters

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Ovo has agreed to pay a £10million penalty to settle the energy regulator's probe into the treatment of its prepayment meter customers.

Kevin Keegan's Newcastle-themed Harley-Davidson motorcycle to be auctioned following cancer diagnosis

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It was purchased by 'King Kev' shortly before his time as manager at the club, with his reign spanning from 1992 to 1997.

How anyone can retire to a mansion like this with meals and bills included - all for the cost of your state pension!

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Just a stone's throw from St Paul's Cathedral and the British Museum, a lucky group of over 60s are enjoying the most extraordinary retirement.

How much you need saved at every age for a comfortable retirement

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Here we explain how much you need save in your pension, how much you'll need to retire early - and what you can do to turbocharge your savings.

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