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Royal Mail profits rise as it shrugs off Labour's jobs tax and slump in letter volumes

Today

The UK business saw profits of £5million in the year to the end of March, up from £2million a year earlier, as revenues lifted 2.6 per cent to £8.4billion.

Does my car use more fuel at 20mph than at 30mph?

Today

I live in North London, where roads now have a 20mph limit - and I'm convinced that I'm filling up with fuel more often.

Time-warp 1977 Rolls-Royce with just 604 miles and one owner smashes auction price forecast

Today

Its sale made it the most expensive, non-celebrity owned Silver Shadow I to ever appear at public auction.

How to protect your money from Andy Burnham: What to do now to fight potential tax raids

Today

What will a new prime minister mean for our personal finances and what can you do to fight back today?

Is your car heatwave ready? Tips to get drivers through the red weather warning

Today

The RAC says breakdown callouts have increased by around 20% today compared with a typical Monday in late June, while the AA has told motorists to expect to see gritters out on the roads.

British pawnbroker Ramsdens snapped up by Texas rival for £203m in blow to City

Today

It is the latest in a series of takeover attempts by overseas bidders on British publicly listed companies in recent weeks.

How to give your child a chance to become a Premium Bonds millionaire

Today

Premium Bonds are a popular gift for younger relatives because they offer the thrill of the draw and a Government-backed, tax-free way of keeping their money safe.

Ticket reseller StubHub forced to repay 50,000 customers over drip pricing, as CMA hits it for £1.5M

Today

StubHub UK must refund more than 50,000 customers their share of £590,000 and has been fined close to £900,000, the CMA said.

Lidl cements lead over Morrisons with record market share as it plans 50 new stores

Today

The German discounter has retained its new title of Britain's fifth biggest supermarket, while rival Aldi is closing in on Asda for third spot.

Labour will fall 662,500 homes short on manifesto pledge to 'Get Britain building' according to forecast

Today

During the 2024 election campaign, outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised his party would 'Get Britain building again' and deliver 1.5million new homes.

Folly of state ownership: Nationalising the water utilities would drain Britain dry, says ALEX BRUMMER

Today

An immediate decision facing prospective Prime Minister Andy Burnham and his Cabinet, when in office, is the financial mess at Thames Water.

Young buyers willing to sacrifice a safe neighbourhood to buy a cheap home

Today

One in five young buyers is willing to move more than 25 miles away from where they live to get on or move up the property ladder, Barclays said.

Legendary Fed chief Alan Greenspan - who served under four US presidents -dies aged 100

Yesterday

Greenspan, who oversaw the second-longest economic expansion in US history, was chairman of the US Federal Reserve from August 1987 to January 2006.

Babcock boss sounds the alarm over defence spending amid upheaval in Downing Street

Yesterday

David Lockwood said Keir Starmer would have to decide whether he should sign off the military spending increase 'or whether that should be a task for his successor'.

Andy Burnham warned 'basket case' Britain cannot withstand any more tax hikes as economy flounders

Yesterday

The new MP for Makerfield looks set to take over as Prime Minister this summer after Keir Starmer announced his resignation

Australian clothing and footwear chain rejects £166m bid from Mike Ashley's Frasers Group

Yesterday

Frasers, which already owns a 22.9 per cent stake in Accent, made an offer for the rest of the business earlier this month. But Accent said the price was 'materially inadequate' and 'opportunistically timed.'

Ocado searches for new boss to succeed co-founder Tim Steiner

Yesterday

Steiner, a former Goldman Sachs bond trader, has led the company for 26 years since he co-founded the business in 2000.

Best fixed energy deals: Beat the energy price cap rise

Yesterday

Fixed energy deals have been gradually returning to the market, so are there any that beat the current cap?

Steve Webb answers pension questions: Read all the replies

Yesterday

Former Pensions Minister Steve is This is Money's Agony Uncle. Here's where you can check out all his previous columns to see if any involve issues affecting you.

Under 40s from Birmingham are most likely to switch current account - which banks offer the best deals?

Yesterday

The age group was nearly twice as likely to move bank than average, as banks offer up to £220 in cash for their business.

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