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Britain's largest bitcoin treasury company debuts on London's main market

Today

The Smarter Web Company opened on London's main market on Tuesday in a shower of orange and black confetti, as the firm's boss reaffirmed his FTSE 100ambitions.

We have trialled 40 of the major pension providers. Here are the seven top 'all rounders', precisely what you will pay each year and what to do if you're self-employed

Today

There are more pensions available than ever before that you can open yourself and manage online. This is great news, but tough if you have to wade through them all to find the best for you.

The YBS Christmas savings account paying a bumper 5% - it's NOT too early... but there is a catch

Today

If you want one of the highest savings rates currently available, then it might pay to start thinking about Christmas.

China bans hidden 'pop-out' car door handles popularised by Musk's Tesla as part of new safety standards

Today

The minimalist handles are designed to improve the aesthetic and aero of new cars but have come under criticism for losing operation when involved in a crash.

Plus500 shares jump as it announces launch of predictions market platform

Today

The platform, which specialises in contracts for difference, said it would launch its offering with start-up betting firm Kalshi.

Last chance to get up to £150 cashback on savings with Hargreaves Lansdown - how does the deal stack up?

Today

Savers looking for a quick boost have until Friday to take advantage of Hargreaves Lansdown paying up to £150 cashback but how does the deal stack up?

Satellite specialist Filtronic sees profits slip despite 'record' order book after SpaceX deal

Today

Filtronic's share price, though down 5% on Tuesday, has surged by around 1,600% in the past three years.

Irn-Bru owner snaps up Fentimans and Frobishers as it eyes 'adult soft drinks' market

Today

AG Barr will integrate both brands by the end of this year, with 'efficiencies' expected to come through in the second half of the year.

Revealed: The sneaky tricks to find out if you've won a Premium Bond prize BEFORE the winners are announced (and how to join the secret club for those REALLY in the know)

Today

Each month thousands of Premium Bond holders rush to National Savings & Investment's website to discover whether they've won big.

Nearly half of drivers now scared of driving on smart motorways

Today

An increasing number of drivers admit they feel nervous or anxious driving on 'smart' motorways - high speed roads with no hard shoulder.

Councils need more funding to install public EV charge points

Today

A lack of council and central government funding for EV charge points is stalling EV charging network rollout, research shows.

Santander launches 2% deposit mortgage to help first-time buyers: Is it a game changer?

Today

First-time buyers can now secure a mortgage with Santander with a 2% deposit, as long as it is not below £10,000.

Fuel stations must now share live petrol and diesel prices under new rules that may save drivers £40 a year

Today

Motoring groups have celebrated the official launch of the Fuel Finder Scheme saying it should be 'the start of the journey to cheaper fuel prices around the UK'.

Elon Musk confirms SpaceX merger with AI platform behind Grok in $1.25tn deal

Today

Elon Musk's SpaceX will merge with his artificial intelligence start-up as the tech titan looks to consolidate his business interests.

Tech jobs are booming... and you DON'T always need technical skills to get one: Here's how to land a role - and which pay most

Today

As many as 94% of tech workers are satisfied with their salary, according to figures from Totaljobs, and two thirds have received a pay rise in the last 12 months alone.

Overhaul sees Glaxo slash 350 research and development roles across the US and UK

Yesterday

It is understood around 50 UK jobs have so far been cut in GSK's main UK R&D hub in Stevenage, although there are set to be more losses in Britain.

Thames Water's mucky debt deal offers little hope that it will ever clean up its act, says ALEX BRUMMER

Yesterday

With all eyes focused on the failures of South East Water in January, Thames Water, with 16m customers, was dumping sewage into the River Mole.

Insurer Zurich admits it owns £100m stake in London-listed rival Beazley, which it is trying to buy

Yesterday

In a filing under City takeover rules, the Swiss giant revealed it has a 1.47% holding in Lloyd's of London insurer Beazley.

FTSE 100 soars to fresh high despite metal price rout: Gold falls another 9% while silver crashes 16%

Yesterday

The Footsie ended up 1.2%, or 118.02 points, at 10,341.56 even as UK-listed precious metal miners and oil giants slid thanks to the commodities downturn.

Fears AstraZeneca will quit the London Stock Market as shares rally in blockbuster Wall Street debut

Yesterday

The company is keeping its listings on the London Stock Exchange - where it is the second-largest firm in the FTSE 100 with a value of £215bn - and in Stockholm.

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