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Thames Water debt pile balloons to £18.5bn as it fights to fend off nationalisation

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After a period of immense uncertainty for Thames Water, there are fears that the incoming Prime Minister could bring the firm into public ownership.

The awkward money faux pas I made at work party that could make YOU richer: RACHEL RICKARD STRAUS

Today

It may be seven months since the work Christmas party, but I still cringe every time I remember something I said to a colleague.

Barratt Redrow urges Burnham to cut taxes as it seeks to boost share price with buyback scheme

Today

The buyback has come about, in part, amid pressure from activist investor demands, as Barratt Redrow looks to tackle a widening gap between its share price and net asset value.

I paid for £150 of make-up with Klarna and I'm now £20k in debt trying to pay off credit cards, loans and 'pay later'

Today

The first time 24-year-old Chloe from Bristol, pictured, used buy now, pay later, she didn't even realise she was taking on a form of debt.

Death of the manual gearbox as 92% of new cars ordered in Britain this year are automatic

Today

The number of new cars with manual gearboxes has declined by more than 60% in the last two years alone. But why? We examine the figures.

Slash spending and tackle youth jobs crisis but don't put up taxes, OECD tells Burnham

Today

Andy Burnham has been told by the OECD to slash spending and tackle Britain's youth jobs crisis rather than put up taxes to fix the public finances.

The student's guide to choosing the right bank account for university

Today

Choosing a bank account is an important part of preparing for student life. This is what you need to know about their features and how they can help you.

Nationwide student account offers £220 in cash and freebies: Is it a good deal?

Today

Nationwide is the latest provider to launch tasty incentives for students ahead of the new academic year.

The 'generous' seats on our luxury coach trip were cramped and next to the loo - do we have a claim? DEAN DUNHAM KC replies

Today

We booked a luxury coach holiday to Italy. In the brochure, the seats were advertised as being 'generous' and 32% bigger than those on budget airlines'.

Heating oil suppliers told to compensate customers for price surge at start of Middle East conflict

Today

The competition regulator launched a probe into the heating oil market after the Middle East conflict pushed prices higher, with some customers facing a tripling of their usual bill.

China exported over one million cars in June setting a new record

Today

In June, China exported over 1million vehicles, according to the latest date released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.

NS&I has paid me someone else's £25 Premium Bond prize and says it's no error! SALLY SORTS IT

Yesterday

In March, I received a letter from National Savings & Investments saying that a Premium Bond registered in my name had won a prize of £25.

Worst-ever one-day fall wipes £50bn off IBM shares as tech giant struggles amid the AI boom

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Shares fell more than 25% in early trading in New York - putting it on course to eclipse the previous record drop of 23% on Black Monday in 1987.

'My blood is boiling!': Former pensions minister blasts US firm over Aviva attack

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The criticism from Ros Altmann, pictured, a former pensions minister will pile pressure on the Financial Conduct Authority to act.

AI traders 'learn to lie and cheat': Bailey warns technology could wreak havoc in financial markets

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Andrew Bailey said investment banks, hedge funds and other financial institutions should 'think very carefully' about deploying AI tools.

Soaring oil price fuels interest rate rise fears: Bailey warns of instability 'for the foreseeable future'

Yesterday

The resumption of fighting has scotched hopes that a peace deal between the US and Iran would mark a return to normal after months of war.

Reeves reckons she's boosted the economy - pull the other one! says MAGGIE PAGANO

Yesterday

The Chancellor's speech last night to the City at the Mansion House was another example of her astonishing capacity for self-delusion.

'Close to as good as it gets': JPMorgan boss hails Wall Street's £36bn bank profit bonanza

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Jamie Dimon, pictured, has seen revenues surge amid volatility stemming from the Iran war, the mixed outlook for the global economy and the AI frenzy.

Britain can prosper from even better trade with a strong partner, says the chair of UK Israel Business DANNY KESSLER

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The UK's Department for Business and Trade has confirmed that Israel has climbed into the top eight European countries for foreign direct investment into Britain.

So much for a 'strong' economy! More than three firms going bust every day - making a mockery of Rachel Reeves' boast to have 'beaten the odds' in farewell speech

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More than three companies are going bust every day - making a mockery of Rachel Reeves' claims to have 'beaten the odds' in a 'goodbye' speech as Chancellor.

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