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New Chancellor John Healey tells business: I'll lift the gloom left by Rachel Reeves

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New Chancellor John Healey has turned his fire on predecessor Rachel Reeves accusing her of plunging Britain's economy into gloom.

SMALL CAP MOVERS: Scancell heads to Nasdaq as Aim's headcount falls to 612

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Scancell Holdings saw its shares drop 27 per cent this week, but the movement obscures the real story, which is a largely positive one for investors.

The best and worst broadband providers are revealed - is yours on the list?

Today

Regulator Ofcom has ranked broadband providers, mobile firms and landline services from worst to best for complaint numbers.

The ultimate guide to beating inheritance tax: Wealth experts reveal 11 steps to take NOW to protect your money

Today

The soaring numbers of bereaved families who are being hit with inheritance bills have become something of a national scandal - yet the situation if anything is about to get a whole lot worse.

FTSE 100 shrugs off fresh Trump tariffs and higher oil as Brent hits $100

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The FTSE 100 has shrugged off fears over rising oil prices and a renewed trade war as President Donald Trump imposed fresh tariffs overnight.

US predators' plans for secondary UK listings 'barely a consolation prize'

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Plans by two US predators to launch secondary listings in the UK after raiding the London market were described as 'barely a consolation prize' yesterday.

UK borrowing costs soar as oil price jumps to $100

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UK borrowing costs soared yesterday amid a global bond market rout sparked by a surge in the oil price back above $100.

Gary Lineker told to write a cheque if he wants to pay more tax: 'Put your money where your mouth is!'

Today

The England footballer turned TV commentator has joined more than 100 wealthy individuals clamouring to give the Government more of their money.

People in their sixties expect to work for longer as speculation over changes to state pension age mounts

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It has been suggested that the state pension age could rise to 68 faster than expected, with many already working for longer.

How 'silver-splitters' can avoid the pitfalls of a later life divorce, including your ex dying before it's final

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The death of an ex-partner during a divorce might benefit or disadvantage the survivor - as spouses retain significant legal rights.

ALEX BRUMMER: Jonathan Reynolds must take a tougher line on foreign takeovers

Today

Of all Andy Burnham's cabinet choices, the most egregious is the reinstatement of Jonathan Reynolds, seller of the Royal Mail, as Business Secretary.

Burnham urged to slash industrial energy costs as manufacturers suffer biggest fall in orders for six years

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Andy Burnham was yesterday urged to slash industrial electricity prices as manufacturers suffered the steepest rise in costs in four years.

More people are buying a home alone despite sky high house prices: A single mum explains how she did it

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Charlotte Bolan, 37, from Cardiff is an NHS worker and single parent to a teenage daughter. She is defying the affordability odds and buying her first home alone.

Petrol prices 'shooting up like a rocket' as oil hits $100 a barrel

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The average price of a litre of petrol has risen by 5p in the past two-and-a-half weeks to 155.57p while diesel is up almost 8p to 172.14p in a fortnight.

Make thousands selling building scraps: Bricks, copper piping and even an old boiler can fetch hundreds... and roof tiles may be worth £20,000

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When homeowners have building or plumbing work done, they blithely throw old materials in the skip or are grateful when tradesmen offer to take them away. But they could be an unlikely treasure...

Vauxhall Mokka GSE is a £35,000 rally-inspired electric family car

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If you like your cars like your coffee - hot, strong but with a tasty dash of invigorating cream - then Vauxhall's new Mokka GSE may be just the job.

Denza Z9GT to cost £105,000: China's cutting-edge five-minute charging EV is almost here

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The premium electric 'shooting brake' can add 224 miles of driving range from a 5-minute charging sessions using BYD's ground-breaking Flash Chargers. A £95k PHEV will be available too.

Rogue AI poses serious risks to the financial world: RUTH SUNDERLAND

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OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, was testing models in a 'sandbox' that is supposed to be a secure environment. Not secure enough, as it turns out.

British Gas owner to axe 1,300 jobs as AI chatbots take on more customer service

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British Gas owner Centrica has said it will cut 1,300 jobs over the next two years as part of its ongoing turnaround efforts.

Two thirds of Mail readers want pavement parking banned - but half of councils encourage it

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Pavement parking complaints are among the most common issues fielded by councils on a daily basis. New legislation is being put in place to allow councils to enforce bans in their areas.

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