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EVs take longer and cost more to repair than petrol cars

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An EV's repair cost is typically 19% higher than the price of fixing an internal combustion engine car - and they spent 9% longer in workshops due to the difficulty to mend them.

Mercedes-Benz voted most satisfying cars to own - is your brand in the top 10?

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The top 10 most satisfying brands are largely premium makers, with Tesla, Lexus and BMW and Land Rover ranked highly by owners. Now find where the manufacturer you drive places overall...

Burnham told to forget rejoining the EU and instead fix Britain's sick note culture to boost economy by government employment tsar

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Sir Charlie Mayfield said tackling the problem of long-term sickness absence was a major opportunity to revive the UK economy.

No wonder there's no money left! Benefit overpayment and tax shortfalls costing Britain nearly £70bn a year

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Benefit overpayment and tax shortfalls are costing Britain nearly £70 billion a year - adding to the pressure on public finances as spending demands mount.

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.

Teddy, 11, has already saved up £40,000 from modelling jobs... So would you let your child do the same?

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Teddy Shelton's modelling career began at the age of two, mum Candice sent photos to a few reputable agencies after doing her research online.

Why I fear Andy Burnham could hit EVERY family with £13,000 death duties: RACHEL RICKARD STRAUS

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Andy Burnham wants to ditch inheritance tax .From any Labour leader that would be a surprise, but it's especially so for one with his socialist credentials.

My hotel room was so hot I couldn't sleep and there was no fan. Can I claim compensation? DEAN DUNHAM KC replies

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My hotel room was so hot I couldn't sleep, which meant I was badly prepared for the work conference I was due to attend the next day.

My husband died on visit to my mum's but insurer won't pay to bring his body home: SALLY SORTS IT

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My husband died unexpectedly from a cardiac arrest on Christmas Eve 2025 when we were visiting my mother for the festive season.

Grab NS&I's 4.69% savings deal now - it won't last for long: SYLVIA MORRIS

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National Savings & Investments is pulling out all the stops to woo savers. Last month it announced the Premium Bond prize rate will rise.

'Pathetic': Retailers slam Gov after she brings forward clampdown on cheap Chinese imports by just six months to October 2028

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Retailers say this policy is killing the UK High Street as it means foreign companies can undercut British firms, which have been hit with higher costs in recent years.

Pension boost of £359 if you take care of grandkids - but only if their parents are working

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Some 160,000 successful claims for annual credits were made between 2016 and 2025 by grandparents or other family members.

Labour's growth-destroying tax grab has put Britain on road to recession, says ALEX BRUMMER

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The lengthy build-ups to Rachel Reeves' two full Budgets in October 2024 and November 2025 were disastrous for business.

SpaceX shares rebound after $1 trillion rout that cost founder Elon Musk $350bn

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As technology stocks around the world tumbled and the Nasdaq plunged 1.5% in New York, the rocket and AI firm's shares fell as low as $147 in early trading.

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

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

Rachel Reeves to clobber Isas with tax for the first time, with a 22% charge on cash in investment accounts

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Isas will be taxed for the first time in one of Rachel Reeves's final acts as Chancellor.

How to invest £100,000: What to do if you are sitting on too much cash

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More than 1.5million people have at least £100,000 saved in their Isa. However, if you leave it in cash, it may lose value over time due to inflation.

The best stocks and shares ISAs: We compare the top platforms

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Investing in a stocks and shares Isa means your money can grow tax-free. We run through the options, helping you decide which provider is right for you.

Reeves accused of leaving economy 'on its knees' as manufacturing and services slump fuel recession fears

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In a devastating double-whammy ahead of the Chancellor's likely sacking, reports showed manufacturers and the once-mighty services sector floundering as confidence evaporates.

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

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

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