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Faded road markings are causing a 'frightening' number of near crashes

Today

One in six drivers say they've almost been involved in crashes due to faded road markings, according to a new survey of motorists.

First-time buyers now need £23,000 deposit to climb on to the property ladder

Today

New research unveils a massive regional divide in the size of deposit needed to secure a first home.

Acute danger of a tariff war: Nerve-wracking days lie ahead, warns ALEX BRUMMER

Yesterday

The trigger for stock market collapse often has been a schism between the US and Europe and follows a period of over-exuberance.

Consumer confidence slumps amid concerns over family finances and job security

Yesterday

In a bleak report, S&P Global said its 'consumer sentiment index' is at a nine-month low.- suggesting the November Budget has only added to the anxiety felt by households.

Labour told to cut red tape as Business snubs UK: Germany and India set to overtake UK for investment

Yesterday

PWC boss Marco Amitrano said the survey of global chief execs - showing the two countries catching up with the UK - should act as a 'wake-up call'.

Britain for sale: Shares in Beazley soar after Zurich launches £7.7billion takeover bid for Lloyd's of London insurer

Yesterday

Zurich Insurance has tabled a £7.7billion bid for Lloyd's of London underwriter Beazley in the latest swoop on a UK-listed company.

Best first-time buyer mortgage rates fall below 4% - will more lenders start to offer better deals?

Yesterday

Mortgage rates are falling as first-time buyers look to take advantage of a slow housing market and flatlining prices.

Savers warned to prepare for 'new era' of lower returns as rates plummet

Yesterday

Savers are being warned to prepare for a 'new era' of lower returns as savings rates plummet.

'There are no winners in trade wars': IMF warns of stock market slump as it sounds alarm over Greenland crisis

Yesterday

A 'spiral of escalation' over Greenland could jolt global growth off course and spark a market sell-off, the International Monetary Fund warned today.

China's best-selling car is coming to the UK - but will its low price make it a hit in Britain?

Yesterday

The compact electric vehicle was China's most popular new model in 2025, with the company selling 465,775 examples in the calendar year.

SMALL CAP IDEA: Recruiter Connecting Excellence backs bitcoin as a store of value

Yesterday

Recruiter Connecting Excellence says its Bitcoin strategy is not a get rich quick strategy, but about 'not getting poor slowly'.

Britain 'at risk of recession' from Trump tariffs as Greenland crisis deepens

Yesterday

Donald Trump has vowed to impose a 10 per cent levy on imports from countries willing to defend Greenland.

Reeves branded 'desperate' and 'delusional' as IMF warns UK is lagging behind Trump's America

Yesterday

Rachel Reeves was branded 'delusional' as she claimed Britain was turning a corner even as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicted the economy will remain in the slow lane.

The best bank accounts: Compare switch offers and more perks

Yesterday

Many bank accounts come with incentives or extra perks to help you get more from your money, so it is time to consider a switch. We reveal our pick of the top deals.

Does fast charging an electric car shorten the battery's lifespan?

Yesterday

On average, EV batteries lose just over 2% of their capacity a year, a new study has found. But there is a detrimental impact to battery lifespan for those who regularly use rapid and ultra-rapid chargers.

Building market won't improve this year, says supplier Marshalls

Yesterday

Marshalls said it had been affected by 'prolonged pre-Budget uncertainty during the second half' but £3million of cost-cutting measures had helped it push through the year.

Auction Technology Group rebuffs twelfth takeover attempt by its largest shareholder

Yesterday

Auction Technology Group's largest investor FitzWalter made another offer which 'fundamentally undervalued the company and its future prospects,' ATG said.

Investengine launches £50,000 prize to promote investing

Yesterday

The prize draw is open until 2 March. The £50,000 prize will be paid directly into the winner's Investngine account by 30 March.

Asking prices rise over £9,000 in a MONTH... but a third of sellers are being forced to cut them later on

Yesterday

House asking prices saw the largest spike in any month since 2015 in January, new data from Rightmove suggests.

WH Smith brings in ex Balfour Beatty boss to lead recovery after accounting blunder

Yesterday

The FTSE 250 firm said that Leo Quinn will take on the role of executive chairman from 7 April 2026. WH Smith has been grappling with the aftermath of an accounting blunder

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