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EVs account for more than one in four new car sales as soaring fuel prices and Government grants trigger surge in demand

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A total of 43,106 fully electric vehicles were registered in July, a 44.5% increase on a year earlier. This saw EVs represent 27.5% of all new cars delivered to customers.

Next shares jump after upgrading profits for the third time this year

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Next has raised its annual profit forecast after cashing in on shoppers splashing out on new clothes amid the heatwaves this summer.

Can I put a 'do not park' sign outside my house to stop cars blocking my drive, is this legal? DEAN DUNHAM KC replies

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I live on a private road next to a popular beach. In the summer, when the car park is full, we get chancers trying to park outside our houses.

Retirement saving isn't a marathon - only 'sprints' will make you rich: RACHEL RICKARD STRAUS

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Working life is not steady. An unbroken record of work from leaving education to retirement is increasingly the exception, not the rule.

Audi A2 goes electric: Resurrected 2000s icon expected to cost less than £35,000

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Audi is bringing its A2 back after more than 20 years on ice - and the new small electric hatchback will be the German marque's most efficient EV yet.

SpaceX shares plunge after first results since blockbuster IPO

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SpaceX shares plummeted in after-hours trading after it unveiled its first set of quarterly results since its blockbuster float.

How to make FREE money playing games on your phone: It sounds too good to be true, so TOBY WALNE puts one of the most popular apps to the test - and quickly learns the pitfalls to avoid

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With so many of us feeling the pinch, I'm not surprised to see that an app called Freecash - Earn Money is rising towards to the top of the download charts.

The exact salary your partner needs to earn for you to be a stay-at-home parent

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It's a question that crosses many parents' minds as they consider missing out on their little ones' milestones while sat in an office.

Ultimate fixer-upper? 19-bed country mansion in Wiltshire village used as a Harry Potter filming location on sale for £1.5m

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The village of Lacock has been a key filming location for multiple Harry Potter films over the years.

Parents lose £874m in childcare support due to frozen £100k threshold

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Financial experts argue that the cliff-edge is counter-productive for a policy designed to help parents work, as it encourages them to cut hours.

Inheritance tax raid undermines faith in pensions, warns retirement giant Standard Life

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Some 22 per cent of adults said they had less faith in pensions once they learned that unspent pots will become liable for death duties from spring 2027.

How to beat inheritance tax by gifting money now...AND make sure it's not squandered: In the rush to pass on wealth before Burnham's 10% death tax, these steps will help you retain control - and make sure you still have money for future care

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Giving away your hard-earned cash and placing it in the hands of your children or grandchildren is always a nerve-racking business.

Don't raid our banks, HSBC boss tells Burnham: Windfall tax would damage growth

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HSBC chief exec Georges Elhedery, pictured, warned the Prime Minister that the economy would be hit if an extra levy was imposed on the sector.

Hugo Boss bolstered by better-than-expected profits as battles takeover swoop by Mike Ashley

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Hugo Boss- which is known for its suit ranges fronted by David Beckham - said it had made 'tangible progress' over the three months to June.

Spotify predicts weaker than expected user growth as profits are hit by investments in marketing and AI

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Spotify - which features artists such as Olivia Dean and Taylor Swift (pictured) - is predicting monthly active users will grow to 788m by the end of September.

BP puts £3bn US biogas business up for sale: Energy giant continues to dump green assets as oil profits surge

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The US business, called Archaea, specialises in capturing methane gas emitted from landfill sites which is then converted into renewable natural gas.

Bessant rescues the Yen: The sterling poacher of 1992, has become the gamekeeper, says ALEX BRUMMER

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The US and Japan have poured billions of dollars into the foreign exchange markets after the Yen fell to a historic low against the dollar on July 29.

I am being hounded to pay my licence fee even though I don't watch live TV. This was the letter I was sent... what can I do? SALLY SORTS IT reveals why so many are being targeted - and how to end your torment

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TV licensing sent me a letter saying I watched BBC iPlayer without a licence. But I don't know what iPlayer looks like, never mind how to use it...

BP says North Sea is no longer 'competitive' and urges Andy Burnham to scrap windfall taxes on oil and gas

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The boss of BP has said the North Sea is no longer 'competitive' as she urged Andy Burnham to scrap windfall taxes on the oil and gas industry.

How to start investing: The best platforms for beginners

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Investing can seem daunting for beginners. But many investment platforms have removed barriers to entry, making it more straightforward to get started. Find out how.

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