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Unilever puts beloved British brands Marmite, Colman's and Bovril on the table in major shake-up

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Unilever is exploring a sale of Marmite, the yeast extract spread which was first manufactured in 1902 in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire.

Threat of dodgy AI debts: Flaky tech financing has echoes of the sub-prime mortgage crisis, warns ALEX BRUMMER

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Despite the eternal optimism of Nvidia chief exec Jensen Huang (pictured), there is worry that markets have overhyped the artificial intelligence revolution.

Former Lloyd's of London chief loses AIG role amid probe into alleged affair with colleague

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John Neal (pictured) was due to join AIG - one of the world's largest insurers - as president of its American operations next month.

Rollercoaster ride for investors as AI bubble fears return: Nvidia euphoria fades after US jobs data dents rate cut hopes

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Shares in Nvidia surged 5% early on before falling back to be 2% down on the day. The moves were echoed on Wall Street's main market benchmarks.

Britain's bosses blast 'anti-business' Labour for failing to reward hard work

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A survey of company founders ahead of the Budget found just 2% think the Government 'rewards people for working hard'.

Trump tariffs force Dr Martens To hike US prices - but boot firm says it is still on track with full-year forecast

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Dr Martens had previously pledged to keep prices on hold in 2025 despite high tariffs, but said it would need to make increases from the start of 2026.

Stock markets eye recovery as blockbuster Nvidia sales stifle AI bubble fears

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Global stock markets are trading higher on Thursday after blockbuster earnings from chip giant Nvidia calmed anxiety over a growing 'AI bubble'.

Why investors still fear the AI bubble will burst despite Nvidia's blockbuster results

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Investors breathed a sigh of relief at Nvidia's good results but for many the question over the AI bubble bursting remains 'if not now, when?'

How to invest in smaller companies with a difference: INVESTING SHOW

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North Atlantic Smaller Companies targets firms within an unusual region - the countries bordering the North Atlantic. But it's the way it invests that really stands out.

A HUGE retirement saving crisis looms if state pension triple lock is ditched

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Former minister Steve Webb found out Government estimates for how much people would 'under-save' if the guarantee was axed - and says they are 'shocking'.

Don't break the family businesses that built Britain, warns boss representing small firms

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The Government's first Budget since returning to office did two things: it raised taxes by over £40billion and penalised Britain's family businesses by changing the rules on inheritance tax

Save our family firms: Reeves under fire over inheritance tax raid set to crush enterprise

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Family businesses have launched a last-ditch plea for the Chancellor to abandon a hugely damaging inheritance tax raid that threatens the future of thousands of companies.

Zopa Bank enters investing market with ready-made fund account

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App-based bank Zopa has launched a new investing product targeted at first-time investors.

Government drafts in the MILITARY to clear the nation's driving test backlog

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Defence driving examiners next year will be deployed to test centres in England with the longest waiting times to conduct an additional 6,500 practical driving tests next year.

Are you and your car winter ready? Our top 10 tips to survive blizzard conditions and snow on the roads

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What are the absolute essentials every driver needs to know - and do - as winter weather arrives across the country and snow is causing travel chaos?

Nationwide boss urges Chancellor to keep 'full range' of savings as £20,000 cash Isa limit could be cut in Budget

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The boss of Britain's biggest building society has urged the Chancellor to keep a 'full range' of savings products available amid speculation over changes to Isa rules.

I'm worried about being made redundant from my £120,000 per year job - how can I prepare?

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I'm worried about losing my job, and having not been at the company for very long my redundancy package won't be that big. What can I do to prepare for the worst?

Record-breaking Nvidia defies AI bubble gloom: Shares jump on latest update

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In one of the most eagerly awaited updates in recent corporate history, the world's most valuable company said it raked in £44bn in the third quarter.

My £887 Japanese smart toilet broke but Better Bathrooms says it was my fault: CRANE ON THE CASE

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We haven't done anything wrong, and are keen that the two-year guarantee is honoured and we are given a replacement toilet or a refund of the £887.45 we paid.

Confidence slumps amid Budget fears and cost of living pain

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Business and household confidence is slumping amid fears of a brutal Budget next week - and as soaring food prices pile pressure on families.

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