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Retail sales fell even before the Iran war; Oil rises to $108- MARKETS LIVE

Today

The FTSE 100 sank lower as oil topped $105 a barrel again, amid fading hopes of a de-escalation in the Middle East.

Retail sales fell before the Iran war as consumer confidence weakens

Today

Retailers took another hit last month, with sales falling even before the Iran war as households rein in their spending.

Just Eat and Autotrader investigated as CMA launches fake reviews probe

Today

The CMA said it would probe whether the companies, which span sectors including funerals, food delivery and car sales, had broken consumer laws.

Truth about Samuel Leeds and his £20m fortune: He's lured thousands into his 'financial freedom cult' and now we reveal the real story

Today

Posing on a specially chartered £150,000 private jet, self-proclaimed 'property expert' Samuel Leeds had a message for his fellow Britons scrambling to flee drone-battered Dubai.

Chief economist Andy Haldane urges Bank of England to avoid interest rate hikes

Today

Andy Haldane (pictured) said that a series of rate rises predicted by financial markets was 'relatively unlikely' even as the Middle East crisis rages.

OECD warns Britain to be hit harder than any other G7 economy by Middle East shock

Today

Britain is set to be hit harder than any major advanced economy by a slowdown driven by war in the Middle East, according to a damning new global forecast.

Top branded products are CHEAPER at Waitrose than Sainsbury's or Tesco... if you don't have a loyalty card

Today

Which? compared the price of 245 branded items, ranging from Pampers nappies and Carex handwash to McCain potato wedges and Mr Kipling cakes.

Iran conflict triggers surge in EV demand - here's what to know before swapping to electric

Today

Petrol and diesel prices are through the roof due to the Iran War, with many people now considering switching to an EV. But what should you know before you do? Here's our guide.

Big blow to national saving: Scandal at NS&I threatens a critical source of government funding, says ALEX BRUMMER

Today

Trust in the great state-run financial institutions is at low ebb. Hard on the heels of the still unresolved Post Office scandal comes scandal at NS&I.

Britain is 'letting down a generation of kids' as youth unemployment soars - and even the Saturday job could be banned, warns M&S chief

Today

Britain is 'letting down a generation of kids' as job opportunities for the young dwindle in the face of Labour's tax hikes, the boss of Marks & Spencer has warned.

I think my home will be hit by Labour's mansion tax: Can I sell the driveway or knock down walls to cut its value?

Today

My wife and I have lived in the house in the countryside for more than 30 years and are not sure we can cope with the extra £2,500-plus in council tax costs

ALEX BRUMMER: The humiliation of the tech titans is here... and the financial consequences for us all could be unimaginable

Today

On the same day that Instagram and Facebook-owner Meta and YouTube parent Google were found guilty of damaging the mental health of young people, chieftains were being garlanded.

VCTs brace for record Isa season after Rachel Reeves' 'bonkers' tax relief cut

Today

The VCT industry warns that the change could leave a funding shortfall for startups at a time when the Chancellor is desperate for economic growth.

Run the country like a business and put the 'great' back into Britain, says Yo! Sushi founder

Today

In an interview with the Daily Mail and This Is Money, he shares his ideas on how to run the country and his potential political ambitions.

Co-op chief quits after being accused of presiding over a 'toxic culture'

Yesterday

Shirine Khoury-Haq, 55, will leave at the end of this week after four years in charge. She will be replaced by director Kate Allum on an interim basis.

Middle East conflict will push up prices on the High Street, warn retail chiefs

Yesterday

Next boss Lord Simon Wolfson, pictured, said the conflict is 'likely to have knock-on effects on costs, selling prices and consumer demand'.

Household confidence rocked by 'ripple of fear' spread by Middle East crisis

Yesterday

GfK's long-running consumer confidence index dropped two points to minus 21 this month amid expectations of further sharp price rises.

The 10 most reliable used cars aged between three and 15 years old revealed - is yours on the list?

Yesterday

The most reliable used cars have been revealed by Warrantywise. These are the top 10 models - and there's a lot of small, affordable cars on the list.

Drax under fire over £8bn green energy tax break for its wood-burning power stations

Yesterday

Drax came under fire as it emerged its boss could earn nearly £7m this year having scooped just under £2.7m last year despite a sharp drop in profits.

Daniel Craig helps launch BYD's new premium Chinese EV brand Denza in Europe

Yesterday

Denza, BYD's new energy vehicle sub-brand, has revelaed Daniel Craig as its new brand ambassador ahead of its European launch.

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