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HAMISH MCRAE: Our economy is robust enough to deal with latest Middle East blow

Today

We have to assume that the Strait of Hormuz is likely to remain closed throughout the summer. But the markets don't care.

Value of council pension pots hits £550 BILLION

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Reform's Richard Tice wants to merge the town hall schemes into a sovereign wealth fund - which would make it the eighth biggest in the world.

Time for a rethink on outdated takeover rules that protect predators

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The playing field is definitely not level when one shareholder has a big block vote and the rest of the shareholder register is so highly fragmented.

Jilted Thames Water bidder accused of China links

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CKI wants Thames to enter administration. But a source said it was 'interfering in another country's key economic decisions' in a 'tactic straight from the Beijing playbook'.

JONNY BROWNLEE: When it comes to money I've deep pockets but short arms!

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Jonny is the most decorated triathlete in Olympic history. He won a bronze medal in London in 2012, secured silver in 2016 and capped it off with a gold at the 2020 Games.

Worried about your pension? Try our handy new pension hack that reveals if YOU have saved enough for a comfortable retirement

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We squirrel away what we can in our working years in the hope it will lead to a comfortable lifestyle in later ones. But it's hard to know how far our savings will really go.

Can our neighbour force us to get rid of our brick compost heaps? He claims it will attract rats

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Our new neighbour has demanded we remove our brick-built compost heaps from the bottom of our garden. We've not had any complaints in the 40 years we've been here.

The ten fastest charging EVs: Which electric cars get you back on the road the quickest?

Today

EVs not only come with long ranges these days - they can charge at lightning speeds. Here are the 10 fastest that are on sale in the UK today.

I'm a professional wine investor... these are the bottles I'd buy now that will make you money - and some cost as little as £40

Yesterday

Right now, at the bottom of the dip, would seem an excellent moment to make an investment or re-stock the cellar.

AI is changing the face of beauty: Tech helping industry stalwarts keep up with trends

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Essentially, the technology is enabling beauty giants to get products into stores more quickly.

ECOFIN GLOBAL UTILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE TRUST benefits from surging electricity prices

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The £250million fund invests in a mix of utility companies (gas, electricity, water and waste management), providers of airport terminals and associated services, and toll roads.

Calming cocktail queen Olivia Ferdi conquers America with Trip

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Trip has just been launched in Walmart, the world's largest retailer, another step in its ambition to take over the US by offering consumers a 'moment of calm'.

Chemicals boss fumes over green taxes 'that destroy industrial base'

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Elliott, head of the Chemical Industries Association, said Britain had lost its ability to produce key chemicals for clean energy, defence, advanced manufacturing and life sciences.

Interest rates must be left on hold, says ALEX BRUMMER

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Bank boss Andrew Bailey's role in the debate will be critical He has indicated that it is too early to assess the medium-term inflationary impact of the Gulf war.

British Airways owner to raise air fares as fuel soars

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IAG said it was not immune to the impact of fuel prices having 'risen sharply', despite it having already locked in some costs.

Tim Cook is stepping down from Apple...what's next for the Magnificent Seven?

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Not so long ago, they were global stock market darlings. But there is now more critical scrutiny of these US technology titans.

Panic at the pumps fuels sales boost, according to ONS

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The volume of fuel bought rose 6.1 per cent in March. Without this, retail sales were only 0.2 per cent higher, having slumped 0.6 per cent in February.

Why your local car garage could soon disappear: Rising operating costs and EV popularity is killing them off

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Auto Express says small independent garages face tremendous difficulties as a cocktail of factors are going against them - and they're destined to be doomed as a result.

Should all under 18s be taught about the power of investing? NatWest brings classes to youth clubs to boost financial education

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Jasmine Amadori is still studying in school to get the grades to secure her place at the University of Birmingham.

Home garage thefts are rising - here are five steps to turn your garage into a fortress

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Police force data reveals garage thefts rose by 13% year-on-year on average across Britain from 2022 to 2025, data seen by This is Money shows.

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