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'They're not listening': Pub boss blasts Labour over tax hikes and warns business was facing soaring costs BEFORE Iran war

Today

The boss of a major British pub group and brewer blasted Labour's handling of the economy as he accused ministers of ignoring business.

Pet owners lose trust in insurers as customers question fairness of policies and value for money

Today

Satisfaction with insurance companies dropped from 4.81 to 3.27 out of 5 from last year, research by Smart Money People revealed.

Chinese car maker granted patent for voice activated in-vehicle TOILETS

Today

Seres, a Chinese electric SUV brand, has invented a waste disposal unit that slides under the passenger seat so that passengers can go to the lavatory on the move.

Businesses urged to put contingency plans in place as more than 2,000 firms go bust amid Iran war

Today

Businesses are being urged to put contingency plans in place, as another 2,000 firms went bust last month amid the economic fallout of the Iran war.

Fresh start for the North Sea - but Reeves must do more to make Britain truly energy secure: ALEX BRUMMER

Today

Sometimes it takes a war to get governments to think again. It has been Labour doctrine since it won office that drilling in the North Sea is verboten.

SMALL CAP MOVERS: From hydrogen to helium and the deal charging ITM Power towards the £1bn landmark

Today

t has been a stellar week for investors in ITM Power, with the stock up 86 per cent after two big announcements in eight days that have the group knocking on the door of a £1 billion valuation.

Bank of England to test the risk AI poses to country's financial stability - as Governor warns of Anthropic cyber threat

Today

The Bank of England will include risks from artificial intelligence in its stress tests of the financial system, it told MPs.

New electric cars may look expensive but here's why they are CHEAPER to buy than petrol versions

Today

We teamed up with Insider Car Deals to analyse the price you will pay for 10 new EVs against their closest petrol equivalents. And it turns out the electric option is commonly the cheaper choice.

Insuring a period property costs TWICE as much as a new build... and homes from THIS era are most expensive

Today

The most expensive category of period homes to insure are those built during the Stuart period, 1603 to 1714, which cost £545 on average.

The best Chinese car 'dupes': They rival top European brands at bargain prices but what will people REALLY think of you?

Today

Chinese cars from makers such as BYD and Chery have a similar aesthetic and feel to brands such as Vauxhall, Volkswagen and Mercedes, for example.

Britain's £2,000 driveway deficit: Drivers without one are stung by punishing insurance and parking permit premiums

Today

The driveway divide has been found to be unfairly penalising drivers who do not have access to off-street parking.

Netflix co-founder steps down - shares sink despite bumper profits at streaming giant

Today

Hastings, who led the company from a mail-order DVD company to one of the world's most popular streaming services, will step down as chair in June.

Lowest fixed rate mortgages dip below 4.65% as two more high street banks lower home loan prices

Today

Two more mortgage lenders have announced they are slashing rates across their home loan deals.

Are you an investing optimist or a realist? The best investment trusts for your Isa depending on your view

Today

The hare and the tortoise is an interesting parable, with a lot to teach us about investing. There are many ways to win, but as soon as you rest on your laurels it is over.

Awful April leads to £216 annual bills increase - but switching broadband can save you money

Today

Bills get hiked every year in April, but switching broadband can lead to big savings over the long term. These are some of the best deals.

Uzbek national investment fund to list in London, marking country's first foray into global markets

Yesterday

It has signed agreements with investors and will go ahead with an initial public offering on the London and Tashkent stock exchanges.

Taiwan stock market now bigger than UK's as semiconductor giant TSMC cashes in on the AI boom

Yesterday

Taiwan is home to the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company - the world's largest producer of the critical microchips used in AI technology.

Respite for borrowers as Bailey insists there is no rush to hike interest rates

Yesterday

Halifax said it was reducing the rates on certain home loans by up to 0.35 percentage points.HSBC also announced rate cuts.

Shares in British product testing firm Intertek soar 9% after it snubs £8bn Swedish swoop

Yesterday

The FTSE 100 group, said a £7.9bn offer from EQT, 'fundamentally undervalues Intertek' and was 'unanimously and unequivocally rejected' by the board.

Uzbekistan national investment fund confirms London listing in rare boost to the City

Yesterday

Uzbekistan's national investment fund has confirmed plans to list in London, marking the country's first foray into global stock markets.

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