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Primark confirms plans to launch home delivery - but not until the end of 2027

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Primark confirmed it will launch home delivery at the end of next year in a bid to reassure potential investors over the spin-off from its owner.

Jeremy Clarkson's 1996 Ferrari he described as 'the greatest car in the world, ever' set to sell for £250,000

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Despite waxing lyrical about its engine and showering praise on its road manners, the petrolhead-turned-farmer kept it for only four years before giving it away as a competition prize.

Nationwide, Barclays and Halifax cut mortgage rates despite Bank of England set to raise interest rates this week

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Banks are being forced to compete harder for customers, as the housing market remains sluggish and higher rates put people off moving home.

Nationwide launches best buy fixed-rate savings deal - is it worth opening?

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The deal comes as Nationwide reveals that three fifths of bank and building society customers believe better savings rates are only being offered to new customers.

Forget FOMO: Hedge fund tycoon warns of FOGO - fear of getting obliterated - as worries over stock market crash mount

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One of the world's top hedge funds has warned that a stock market slump could see 'fear of missing out' (FOMO) replaced by FOGO - 'fear of getting obliterated'.

Jaecoo's Chinese owner Chery wants to 'be a British brand' as it looks to build on stellar UK sales

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Chery Automobile chairman Yin Tongyue said: 'In the future, I really want to have products designed in the UK, engineered in the UK and produced in the UK, to sell worldwide.'

Asda hires supermarket boss who sold Morrisons to private equity

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After a long search for a new chief executive, Britain's third largest grocer said that David Potts has joined the ailing firm with immediate effect.

'No financial institution is immune from cyber attack': After the Binance hack, JEFF PRESTRIDGE shares stark warning from financial experts. Not everyone will get their money back if the worst happens - you must act now to protect your cash

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Call me old-fashioned, but I've never fancied cryptocurrencies as an investment. Even less so after the hacking of crypto platform Binance late last week.

UK investors set to be offered shares in Anthropic's stock market debut - but could face SpaceX-style scramble

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The historic stock market debut of tech titan Anthropic could happen as early as next week, according to rumours circulating in stock markets. 

Britain's surging debt interest bill drives living standards 'catastrophe' as taxpayers pick up the tab, MPs told

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Britain's surging debt interest bill has helped drive a 'catastrophic' squeeze on living standards as the burden is piled onto taxpayers, the head of a leading think-tank has warned.

Mum died six years ago and my sister is still living in her house - but did she actually inherit it?

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My sister has now lived in the house for six years on her own. Probate hasn't been started, she says, because she can't be bothered. No will has been seen by anyone.

Why the battle for Poundland is vital for the health of Britain's High Streets: MAGGIE PAGANO

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What on earth is going on at Poundland? Internal figures trading at the discount retailer is 'flying' but it is on the verge of collapse.

Do you know how pensions work and what to do at retirement? Half of us don't - here's how to prepare

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The findings reflect changes to pensions which have made them more rather less complicated for ordinary savers in recent decades.

Barclays to offer early compensation payouts to motorists stung by car finance scandal

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City watchdog launched its £9billion redress scheme for customers mis-sold motor finance earlier this year, estimating that they would receive an average of £829 each.

Why you should think carefully before investing with your bank: Here are the best alternative options for your money

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Those dipping their toes into investing may prefer the backing of a well-known name. Two banks stand out, but what should you watch out for before opening an account?

Ten fastest depreciating new cars revealed: Nine are EVs and lose up to 72.7% of value

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One luxury electric vehicle retains just 27% of its value by the time it is three years old - leaving owners who paid £51,000 new with a motor worth just £14,000.

How many Premium Bonds millionaires have been made in YOUR area? More have won £1m in Surrey than Wales!

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This week marks 70 years since Premium Bonds went on sale, creating what would become one of the most recognised financial products ever launched.

Virgin Media O2 confirms plans to axe thousands of jobs in cost-cutting drive

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Virgin Media O2 has confirmed it will axe thousands of jobs among its 16,000-strong workforce under plans to cut costs.

Ten best used cars that will save you tens of thousands of pounds instead of buying new

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Anyone stepping foot into a new car dealership in 2026 will likely think one thing: when did new models get so incredibly expensive? Here's how to save thousands...

Economist who predicted last two housing crashes warns the market is already in freefall. Your home's value could plummet by £82,000 - here's what to do to protect yourself

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The house price prophet who predicted the last two market downturns years before they happened says a new house price crash has already begun.