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SpaceX sends investment trust Schiehallion rocketing

Today

The net asset value of Schiehallion jumped 29% in the six months to July, driven by the stock market debuts of SpaceX and Italian tech group Bending Spoons.

Why Andy Burnham is facing an impossible Budget - and the three toxic choices he has: SIMON LAMBERT

Today

Pressure is mounting on the UK over its debts at the worst possible time, with the national debt interest bill hitting £8.8 billion in August alone.

Takeover frenzy picks up pace in fresh blow to City

Today

Regeneration specialist Harworth Group backed a 'best and final' offer from its largest shareholder Peel Holdings worth £632million after rejecting an earlier bid.

We can't open our window due to a neighbour's overgrown tree, what can we do?

Today

Our neighbour also has a large tree in his front garden which is covered in blackfly. The tree is now level with our landing window, so we are unable to open it.

TalkTalk's financial crisis poses a profound test of the will of Burnham's government, says ALEX BRUMMER

Today

It is astonishing that there is no supplier-of-last-resort regime in telecoms as there is for electricity and water.

Bank of England lets AI read interest rate decisions first so it knows how markets will react

Today

Governor Andrew Bailey revealed that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is submitting the minutes of its rate-setting meetings to a large language model (LLM) to see how it summarises them.

The home improvement market is languishing but middle class Britain is still splashing out on kitchens - is this a tasty opportunity or a recipe for disaster for investors?

Today

The housing market is weak. Lavish makeovers have been shelved. But there is one area of the home on which people are willing to splash some cash, and this is the kitchen.

A new EV launches every fortnight: Here are six of the best models to buy for different drivers

Today

Over the past three years, carmakers have launched the equivalent of one EV every fortnight as British drivers are offered more choice than ever. Which new EVs should you buy? Here are our picks.

Barclays starts U-turn on mass closures with three new branches opening soon

Today

The move makes Barclays the first major bank in a decade to open new branches amid the tidal wave of online banking.

BYD Dolphin G DM-i review: Is Britain's first plug-in hybrid supermini worth the £24,000 price tag?

Today

Is Briain's first plug-in hybrid supermini a good buy? Freda Lewis-Stempel reviews the £24k BYD Dolphin G DM-i B-segment car to see if it good value for money.

Andrew Bailey says it will 'get harder' to keep rates on hold as energy prices rise - in a blow to borrowers as mortgage deals soar towards 6%

Yesterday

The governor of the Bank of England has warned it is getting harder to keep interest rates on hold as energy prices soar - in a blow to borrowers as mortgage deals climb towards 6pc.

Diesel to hit record high close to £2 a litre this weekend as soaring fuel prices deliver hammer blow to millions of motorists

Yesterday

Motorists have been warned that the price of diesel is set to hit a record high this weekend in a fresh squeeze on living standards.

The bond market and stock market are both sounding the alarm that a crash may be coming: ALEX BRUMMER

Yesterday

Rarely do international monitors of the world economy sing from the same song sheet. Now is one of those moments.

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

Yesterday

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.

What TalkTalk's troubles mean for customers and what will happen to your broadband or landline

Yesterday

Customers are worried about what a potential sale or administration means for their broadband and landline services. We explain what they need to know.

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

Yesterday

We highlight some of the best deals available to buy-to-let landlords. Please note, these rates were the best deals sourced as of 25 September 2026.

TalkTalk to be sold 'imminently' as fears of collapse raise national security concerns

Yesterday

Troubled broadband operator TalkTalk has said it expects to be sold 'imminently' as fears that it could collapse raise national security concerns.

It pains me to say it - and it will cost me - but it's time to scrap the pensions triple lock: ALEX BRUMMER

Yesterday

The Government has locked the nation in a doom loop of spending and higher taxes, from which there can be no painless escape, writes ALEX BRUMMER.

Hand-made Bentley built bespoke for the late Queen Elizabeth II goes on sale for estimated £400,000

Yesterday

The 2016 Bentley Mulsanne, adapted to suit everything from the Queen's personal taste to the size of her handbag, is expected to fetch up to £400,000 when it goes under the hammer.

The easy way to boost your wealth, no matter what you earn: The five-step plan that takes just half an hour a week

Yesterday

After a long, hot summer of holidays, days out and childcare, millions of us will be feeling the pinch - and it's only going to get worse in the coming months.

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