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Will YOU be let off tax on your state pension? 'Deeply flawed' plan will exempt one out of 18 pensioners, says Steve Webb

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No one who reached state pension age before April 2016 will be excused, and nor will younger pensioners with even £1 of private income on top of the state pension.

Is now the time to back British chic online?

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Speed of delivery and plenty of choice are set to become even more important as the adoption of 'conversational e-commerce' spreads.

LVMH to sell off Marc Jacobs fashion brand

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The joint venture is paying £640m to complete the deal. Last month, LVMH revealed that conflict in the Middle East had shaved at least 1 per cent off sales.

Tesco boss Ken Murphy scoops record £10m payday

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The latest haul raised eyebrows after both Rachel Reeves and Keir Starmer accused retailers of 'profiteering' as petrol prices rose after the start of the war in the Middle East.

RAY MASSEY: Citroen's e-C3 Urban Range is a multi-tasker

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For city dwellers needing a nippy runaround, or rural folk after something to hop between villages, step forward Citroen's smart hatchback.

Safely securing pooches in cars is key message for Goodwoof attendees

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Car seat specialists Tavo says about a quarter of the UK's 13.5million pet dogs are in danger when owners drive with their pet's head sticking out of the car window.

Private equity predators plot bid for Magnum

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Magnum Ice Cream Company jumped 21 per cent on the news, giving it a value of £7.5billion, before falling back.

ALEX BRUMMER: IMF has been benign about UK under Labour but latest furore could change that

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Such chaos is usually seen in Latin America; Greece, before the 2010 bailout; and Italy, before the calming era of populist prime minister Giorgia Meloni.

Anthropic value soars to $900bn on value of AI chatbot Claude

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It is another boost for investors in Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust, which has a stake in Anthropic.

The chilling side of Dubai: How British man was beaten, left in the desert and thrown in hellhole prison... all because of a mistake his son made

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Dubai has built its reputation as a glamorous and sun-soaked tax-haven - but don't be fooled by the shiny facade. Strict and uncompromising local laws can have dangerous consequences.

Most Britons say cost of living and food shop rose in April as Iran war hit price of essentials

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Food prices are expected to increase even further this summer as supply disruptions filter through to supermarket shelves.

The first electric GTI: VW ID.Polo gets famous hot-hatch badge - but it's SLOWER than the petrol version

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The ID.Polo GTI unveiled on Friday comes 50 years on from the original GTI-badged Volkswagen introduced in 1976. But is it worthy of the iconic three-letter moniker?

Renters' Rights Act risks a rush to exit by tenants

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Landlords and letting agents are bracing for a major uptick in tenants giving notice on their properties now that the Renters' Rights Act has come into force.

The best fibre broadband deals: Compare top picks for May 2026

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Fibre broadband doesn't have to be expensive. If you're not getting a good deal from your provider, compare offers to see whether you can switch and save money.

HSBC pauses $4bn private credit investment amid market wobbles

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In early June 2025, HSBC said it would plough $4bn into its own asset manager's range of private credit funds.

Return of Lotus Esprit? Norfolk car maker goes back to its V8 roots which could save its UK factory

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Lotus is returning to its V8 roots with its new 2028 supercar. The Hethel heritage carmaker will bring out a hybrid supercar in two years time with 986bhp and a V8 which harks back to the Esprit.

SMALL CAP MOVERS: Aim's winning streak comes to an end

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AIM broke its winning streak to end the week 0.6 per cent lower as the Starmer drama playing out in Downing Street filtered down to the small-cap market.

Cheap Chinese cars are driving British motorists away from old favourites, says dealership Vertu

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Noting a 'structural shift' in the market, Vertu said Chinese brands have raised their market share to 5.5% of sales in 2025, against just 0.7% a year earlier.

Honda posts first annual loss in 70 YEARS as Japanese car giant blames poor EV sales

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Bosses said demand for EVs has not been as strong as forecast as the company revealed total operating losses for the year ending March 2026 of ¥423bn (£1.99bn).

Last seven Saabs from its shuttered Swedish factory are being sold

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In a fortnight's time, seven of the last ever Saabs - which still remain in situ in the vehicle plant - will be sold off to the highest bidder in a swan song for the Swedish car firm.

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