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ALEX BRUMMER: Natural resources encourage a brutish, competitive spirit

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For the third time in a decade, Britain's grand old mining champion Rio Tinto is seeking to do a deal with upstart Glencore to create a near-£200billion mining and metal trading giant.

Glencore shares soar in Rio Tinto merger talks

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Glencore rose 9.6 per cent as rival FTSE 100 firm Rio was given a deadline of February 5 to table a bid or walk away.

RAY MASSEY: Why avoiding pricey repairs will cost more in the long run

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I have always owned a car and paid for its servicing and repairs, while keeping a full service history. But the worsening economic climate is tempting many motorists to skimp on vital maintenance.

ANNE ASHWORTH reveals the High Street shares back in fashion

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Recent trading updates revealed which names are most deftly adapting to shifts in consumer preferences and consolidating their dominance.

UK hedge fund boss Chris Rokos paid £477m

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The billionaire co-founded Brevan Howard before setting up his own firm, where profits almost tripled to £940m last year.

Sainsbury's boss attacks business rates blunders

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With the Government preparing to announce a U-turn to help pubs facing a sharp increase in their tax bills, Simon Roberts said 'it's important that the system works as fairly as possible'.

Herald gives investors a way out in Saba battle with Boaz Weinstein

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Herald Investment Trust, which focuses on tech businesses, said it would offer investors the chance to sell all their shares at close to its net asset value.

Drivers caught speeding a certain level above the limit in France will get a criminal conviction under new rules

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UK drivers would be subject to the French legal system, potentially including a fine of up to £3,250, the immediate confiscation of their car and a three-month prison sentence.

The best buy-to-let mortgage rates for landlords: Should they fix or risk a tracker?

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We share the best buy-to-let mortgage rates for both personal name and limited company mortgages. These rates were the best deals sourced as of 9 January 2026.

Best fibre broadband deals: Compare our top picks

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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.

Truth about Iman Gadzhi and the tips he 'guarantees' will make you wildly rich: He says he was a millionaire at 18 but now we reveal his real upbringing, string of failed businesses and review his 'financially disastrous' claims

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He regularly boasts to his adoring followers that he made his first million by age 18 and had $30million (£22million) under his belt by age 23.

Argos a 'thorn in Sainsbury's side' - will the retailer finally be sold?

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As Sainsbury's gears up for another year of fierce competition with discounters Lidl and Aldi, Argos could prove too much of a distraction.

Expert guide to getting out of debt: How to cut credit card bills, clear loans... and what you don't need to worry about

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If you're struggling to get on top of your debts, it might be because you have been ushered into making the minimum repayment each month when you could afford to pay more.

Kia launches its smallest electric SUV yet - and it will cost less than £25k

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The Korean brand is the latest to launch a new compact-size electric car with a low start price. Here's what we know about it so far.

Sainsbury's reveals shoppers flocked to buy posh festive food over Christmas

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Sainsbury's shoppers flocked to buy posh festive food over Christmas, ranging from mini Wagyu cheeseburgers to cherry and amaretto panettone

Three major banks slash mortgage rates in new year boost for borrowers

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The cheapest mortgage rates available are now closing in on the 3.5% mark.

Truth about plummeting London flat prices: As homeowners face huge losses, we reveal the hardest-hit areas… and if now's the time to buy

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The London flat market is in free fall, stark figures reveal. Owners in some parts of the capital have seen the value of their home fall by as much as 18 per cent in the past year alone.

Glencore shares fly as it plots £200bn mega-merger with Rio Tinto

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Glencore said it is 'in preliminary discussions with Rio Tinto about a possible combination' that could include parts of their businesses or a full-blown merger.

Drivers lost £3.6m in unused Dart Charge payments in two years - and the DfT pocketed almost all of it

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One-off payments that are not used within 12 months will automatically expire and the Department for Transport will absorb these costs to spend on other projects, it said.

How shoppers can save hundreds of pounds per year on groceries by switching to Britain's 'cheapest' supermarket

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The German-owned discounter which is now Britain's fourth biggest grocery chain was the cheapest in ten out of the 12 months, according to consumer group Which?.