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Chip shortages set to push up prices for smartphones, laptops and other electronics

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Currys boss Alex Baldock said AI and data centres are eating up the world supply of silicon, meaning less is left for mobile phones and laptops.

Motorists facing further delays to £9.1bn car finance refunds after last-minute legal challenge

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Four firms unhappy about the FCA's plans to compensate people mis-sold a car loan have launched a legal challenge.

Baldock's retail wisdom: Currys boss proves it pays to stand up to foreign predators: ALEX BRUMMER

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Sell-out boards ready to ditch British listed firms on the cheap could do worse that look at electronics retailer Currys under boss Alex Baldock.

Rolls-Royce closes in on a new jet engine contract as it squares up to US rival GE

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Rolls is trying to put problems with its Trent 1000 engine behind it, upgrading its existing customers' engines and now looking for new airlines to sell them to.

Mortgage lending cools as high borrowing costs, economic woes and political upheaval hit demand

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The Bank of England's survey of lenders found that banks and building societies consulted expect demand for mortgages to decrease over the summer.

Relief for motorists as oil plummets towards $70 a barrel following a sharp reduction in fuel prices

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Brent crude sank as low as $70.14 - its lowest since late February before war broke out in the Middle East and pushed the price as high as $126.

Credit card defaults hit highest since financial crisis as British households struggle to make ends meet

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The Bank of England said its gauge measuring default rates on 'unsecured' borrowing was higher than at any time since 2009.

European stock markets soar as US jobs woe eases interest rate hike fears

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The FTSE 100 rose 1.7% to 10,652.87, while the Dax gained 2.2% in Frankfurt and the Cac was up 1.7% in Paris. On Wall Street, the Dow Jones hit a new record high.

Tesla sales roar back to life following backlash against Elon Musk's foray into politics

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There is speculation that Elon Musk (pictured) will merge Tesla with his rocket firm SpaceX, which joined the stock market in New York last month.

World's fastest accelerating production car: McMurtry Spéirling Pure goes 0 to 60mph in 1.5 seconds

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McMurtry Automotive has unveiled its circa £1million final production form of the record-breaking Spéirling Pure - and it'll cover 0-60mph in 1.5 seconds.

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

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We highlight some of the best deals available to buy-to-let landlords. Please note, these rates were the best deals sourced as of 2 July 2026.

What next for mortgage rates?

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Mortgage rates are on a downward path with the lowest rates dropping from around 4.8 per cent to around 4.2 per cent over the past couple of months.

NatWest kicks off student current account battle with £100 bribe paid within 10 days of opening

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NatWest's incentive for university students comes earlier than other banks. How does it compare with last year's deals, and should you wait to sign up?

Sheep shearing, sausage making and skateparks - the quirky extras owners are offering to boost holiday let profits

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Rob Cunningham, who runs two buy-to-lets in Shrewsbury, offers a butchering course where guests are shown how to make sausages and cure meats.

How couples who save together can boost their pensions

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Couples who take a joint approach to pension saving can end up better off in retirement, though there are some snags particularly regarding tax.

Future of cash is important, says LEE BOYCE - here's why Bank of England's chief cashier thinks so too...

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Listen to Victoria Cleland on a podcast special talk about the future of cash - and why wildlife will replace historical figures on notes.

Brewdog chief executive quits months after takeover by US firm

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The termination of Taylor's time as a director at Brewdog was confirmed in a Companies House filing dated 29 June.

Currys boss urges Andy Burnham to reverse Rachel Reeves's National Insurance raid

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Alex Baldock has urged the next Prime Minister to 'make it less risky, less expensive and less difficult to hire.'

House prices vs the stock market, which is the better investment? [Video]

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The idea that property is a rock solid investment is one that's deeply ingrained in the British psyche. In this episode of the Investing Show, we look at whether that's true.

When will interest rates fall? Forecasts for a base rate cut

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The Bank of England opted to hold interest rates at 3.75 per cent last month.

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