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Do anti-glare driving glasses REALLY stop you from being dazzled by headlights at night?

Yesterday

A test of anti-dazzle specs found that most not only failed to reduce headlight glare, some restricted the driver's visibility to the point that they were deemed to be potentially dangerous.

Delayed turnaround puts Nike on the back foot as shares take another tumble

Yesterday

Nike boss Elliott Hill has been trying to revive sales at the US sportswear group but admitted this is 'taking longer than I would like'.

Oil change for BP boss: Iran war has put the focus back on fossil fuels, says ALEX BRUMMER

Yesterday

A great deal has changed since Meg O'Neill was chosen as BP chief executive in mid-December and ahead of her arrival in the hotseat on All Fools' Day.

Musk fires starting gun on record SpaceX IPO with rocket firm tipped for a $1.75trn valuation

Yesterday

Reports suggest that the company, now merged with Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) start-up xAI, could be valued at more than $1.75trn.

Berkeley shares dive as it halts new land deals amid struggles with red tape, tax and the impact of the Iran war

Yesterday

In a shock update that sent the FTSE 100 group's shares plunging by 19% to a nine-year low Berkeley also flagged a slowdown in profit growth.

Topps Tiles in High Street retreat as it plans to close 23 stores blaming rising costs and a weak DIY market

Yesterday

Chief exec Alex Jensen said the move came 'in light of subdued consumer sentiment and geopolitical uncertainty as well as the cumulative impact of cost inflation.'

New BP boss Meg O'Neill vows to 'accelerate performance and drive innovation'

Yesterday

American Meg O'Neill, BP's fourth chief exec since 2020, is seeking to turn around its performance after an ill-fated foray into renewable energy.

Race to £10,000: Profits from plant boxes put our antiques dealer into the lead!

Yesterday

Two weeks ago we gave five experts in different fields £500 and challenged them to turn it into £10,000 as quickly as possible.

Businesses face further hit as government pay body forecasts ANOTHER rise in the minimum wage

Yesterday

The minimum wage is expected to rise again next year, adding to the burden on employers already struggling with higher labour costs.

EDF now offers cheapest overnight EV charging rates and extends off-peak hours

Yesterday

EDF claims it had launched the 'cheapest' off-peak EV charging rates on the market, starting from 6.49p/kWh.

Best cash Isa rates 2025: Our pick of the five top deals

Yesterday

We pick our five favourite cash Isas for savers. This is essential reading to help you choose a top savings account for your money that can also protect you from tax.

First-time buyers feel the brunt of rising mortgage rates: Will it lead to collapsing chains and house price falls?

Yesterday

First-time buyers are feeling the brunt of rising mortgage rates with some property insiders fearing it could have dire consequences for the rest of the market.

Santander offers £205 in cash and vouchers to switch current account

Yesterday

Santander is now offering the best deal on the market to switch your current account - if you don't mind receiving part of the bonus in vouchers.

The 45 new cars that will cost almost £6,000 just to tax this year

Yesterday

The first-year 'showroom' tax for the any car emitting over 255g/km CO2 have been hiked by £200 from today to an eye-watering £5,690. Here's every model that's impacted.

FTSE 100 rallies on hopes Iran war will end soon; food inflation to reach 9% - MARKETS LIVE

Yesterday

Investors grasping at any sign of an end to uncertainty were cheered by Donald Trump's latest comments that the US could end the conflict within 'two or three weeks'.

The best bank accounts: Compare switch offers and more perks

Yesterday

Many bank accounts come with incentives or extra perks to help you get more from your money, so it is time to consider a switch. We reveal our pick of the top deals.

Council tax bills rise from today: How to challenge YOUR band if you think you pay too much

Yesterday

We explain how to work out if you might be in the wrong council tax band, how to challenge it - and this pitfalls to avoid.

Stocks rally and oil plunges below $100 as Trump raises hopes of end to Iran war

Yesterday

Stock markets surged and oil plunged below $100 a barrel after Donald Trump suggested the US would end its attack on Iran in two to three weeks.

Bank of England warns Middle East conflict threatens financial stability while 5.2m borrowers face higher mortgage payments in next two years

Yesterday

The Bank of England has warned that the Iran war threatens to increase instability in the financial system after delivering a 'substantial' shock to the global economy.

I've seen how NS&I treats bereaved families - now I'm ready to close my account, says SYLVIA MORRIS

Yesterday

What a fiasco. Our cherished National Savings and Investments has betrayed savers' faith once again - and I fear it could take years to recover.

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