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Why has Britain fallen out of love with the Astra? Sales of Vauxhall's family hatch have collapsed, yet it now drives better than ever, says ROB HULL

Yesterday

Astras are the fifth most common cars on Britons' driveways. But its unpopularity in recent years means you barely see the latest eighth-generation car on our roads.

McLaren McL 6GT is its first manual supercar since the iconic F1 and signals British brand's future direction

Yesterday

As the first McLaren of its kind, the McL 6GT will celebrate 'tactile, analogue and deeply mechanical' driving, and connect 'McLaren's heritage to the present'.

Porsche could axe its first electric car before 2030 as demand for the £90,000 Taycan slows

Yesterday

The luxury sports saloon initially enjoyed strong global sales in its first years on the market but has since seen demand fall sharply.

Nationwide and HSBC boost fixed-rate savings deals - but are they worth opening?

Yesterday

New accounts from both HSBC and Nationwide mean that those who prefer to bank with well-known names now have more competitive options to choose from.

New Aston Martin Valen: Mad Max's powerful £2million off-duty supercar

Yesterday

If Mad Max were looking for a powerful off-duty supercar in which to enjoy his leisure time, then Aston Martin has just unleashed a thrilling new £2million contender.

Is the property market coming back to life? The This is Money podcast

Yesterday

After years of stagnant sales and plummeting prices…is the housing market about to take off again?

How many more times can the Government move EV sales targets? Motorists have no idea where they stand, says ROB HULL

Yesterday

With Labour consulting on yet another delay to the switch to EVs, we are once again left in the dark.

The best-paying jobs you DON'T need a degree for: Funded training, recognised qualifications, starting salaries of up to £42,210 a year... and why mid-lifers looking for work after redundancy should apply too

Yesterday

With A-level results day on Thursday and university fees at a record high, some students will be pleased to know more employers are dropping degree requirements.

Boardroom battle at discount retailer The Works as investor seeks seat on the board

Yesterday

The Works has already objected to a proposal by activist shareholder Kelso, which owns 10pc, to put ex-Card Factory director Graeme Coulthard on the board.

Britain's best apprenticeships revealed: Top choices for high-paying careers with no degree needed - and how to apply

Yesterday

Apprenticeships can be a brilliant gateway into certain careers, without leaving young people saddled with debt.

Volvo rolls out new safety app to encourage better driving and could mean cheaper insurance - but does it invade your privacy?

Yesterday

Volvo cars will soon offer a Safety Coach app that analyses a driver's braking, acceleration and cornering.

Sky TV customer's bereaved family say they were charged £115 to cancel contract

Yesterday

Sky TV charged a bereaved family exit fees to cancel their father's TV subscription, they have claimed.

How to diversify your investments and avoid the most common traps - plus 18 fund tips

Yesterday

The best reason to take the trouble to diversify your investments is that holding a wide variety of assets can significantly reduce the risk of losses

'No fault' evictions rose ahead of new renters' rights coming into force, data shows

Yesterday

Ministry of Justice statistics showed a 16% year-on-year increase in landlord possession claims being made under the Section 21 eviction grounds.

Mike Ashley buys Harvey Nichols and saves department store from collapse

Thursday

The 195-year-old department store will join Frasers' stable of brands, including Sports Direct, Flannels, House of Fraser and Evans Cycles.

Labour tax raid on bookies sparks backlash as industry chiefs warn of site closures and job losses

Thursday

Entain boss Stella David said the increase in remote gaming duty from 21% to 40% in April by Rachel Reeves would have a 'massive impact'.

Peevish return for Reeves: Former Chancellor's blunders must not be repeated, says ALEX BRUMMER

Thursday

The silence of former Chancellor Rachel Reeves (pictured) since it became clear that Keir Starmer was finished has been deafening.

Uncertainty over upcoming budget could 'snub out' UK growth, Andy Burnham warned

Thursday

Official figures showed output rose by 0.4% in the second quarter of the year as warm weather and the World Cup boosted business in June.

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

Thursday

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.

Dartford Crossing banks extra £50m from drivers in a year after Labour raised the fee

Thursday

The Government is being blamed for ripping motorists off after the Dartford Crossing raked in an extra £50million this year, in what has been described as an 'outrage'.

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