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$100bn scramble for SpaceX shares: Thousands of UK investors pile into record-breaking float - but two in five get less than they asked for

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Thousands of Britons missed out on a full allocation of SpaceX shares in its record-breaking stock market float after orders among retail investors topped $100billion.

Is your Denby pottery worth a mint? Experts reveal how to spot a winner

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Denby Pottery Company has been forced to close after 217 years of making top quality ceramics - meaning pieces will become increasingly rare and potentially valuable.

Six steps I've taken to protect my pension from the AI bubble: ANDREW OXLADE

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I have been battling my FOMO - a nagging trait we investors must constantly fend off - and have taken steps that felt sensible for my portfolio and my aims.

A new diesel Audi Q7 is here and it can run on vegetable oil: Is it worth £82,000?

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Audi has revealed its third generation of its luxury seven-seater Q7 SUV. The German carmaker has decided to launch the car with a 3-litre V6 diesel engine and the option to run it on vegetable oil.

Barclays buys children's debit card firm GoHenry in a bid to attract more affluent families

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Barclays expects to retain the GoHenry brand with its standalone app following the takeover, which is expected to complete towards the end of the year.

Jobs gloom among young sees more 'lose faith in their futures', warns IPPR

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Jobs gloom among young people has tripled in the past decade prompting many to stop bothering to work hard and save, according to a new think-tank report.

Paddy Power owner Flutter scraps London stock market listing

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Flutter Entertainment, which switched its primary listing to New York in May 2024, said it would delist from the London Stock Exchange in August.

Reeves wrong on defence: Labour must slash the benefits bill to protect Britain, says ALEX BRUMMER

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Rachel Reeves is no iron Chancellor. The UK Chancellor grandly has talked of 'securonomics' and defence industries as an engine of growth.

I sold a buy-to-let and banked £175k, what should I with the money?

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I currently have no investments, but have already filled my cash Isa allowance. I want this money to work hard and am willing to take some risk.

Will Bank of England raise interest rates next week? All eyes on Andrew Bailey as ECB makes its move

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The ECB has made a move and all eyes will be on the Bank of England as it votes on interest rates next Thursday.

Will SpaceX shares be a 'momentum trap'? ED CROFT crunches the numbers

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Ed Croft, of Stockopedia, runs through the numbers and gives his verdict on whether SpaceX's debut will rocket or be brought back down to earth.

Buying a leasehold flat? This is everything you MUST check before making an offer... and the pitfalls to watch out for

Today

For all the negativity around leasehold flats, they typically offer the cheapest route onto the property ladder. Here's what buyers need to know.

UK arms industry left 'reeling' as Defence Secretary John Healey quits in protest over spending

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Industry body ADS and the Confederation of British Industry each said it was now imperative that the government publish its defence budget plans without delay.

BT boss Allison Kirkby sees pay double to £5.6m as telecoms company axes thousands of jobs

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Allison Kirkby, pictured, was paid a £1.1m salary for the year to 31 March plus a £1m cash bonus and £3.25m in long-term share awards.

Accounting watchdog to investigate audits of collapsed lender Market Financial Solutions

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The demise of MFS in February left creditors including major banks and private credit funds on the hook for more than £1.3bn.

ECB kicks off rate hikes after inflation shock - fuelling fears that the Bank of England will follow suit

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ECB chief Christine Lagarde said the bank was 'well positioned to navigate the uncertainty caused by the war' and would 'closely monitor the situation'.

EVs now £980 cheaper to run per year than petrol cars, study says

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The report compared the cost of EV charging - based on a typical 80/20 split of home and public charging - with the cost of filling up with petrol.

Barclays will pay new customers £200 to open a current account - or up to £600 in perks with Premier deal

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Barclays is paying £200 to switch and is also offering a 'first of its kind' experience incentive for Premier customers. Is it worth signing up?

BMW 5 Series hybrid estate wins top prize at Tow Car caravanning Oscars - as experts say EVs still aren't suitable

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At a time when more motorists are considering switching to EVs, What Car? says charging infrastructure still isn't suitable for caravanners.

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Market analysis has revealed that the average miles per gallon (mpg) figure for a new petrol car today is 47mpg - the same as it was in 2006.

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