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Burnham's VAT cut on electricity bills will make EV ownership even less appealing for millions of drivers who don't have driveways

Today

In his first act as PM, Andy Burnham announced he will slash VAT on domestic electricity bills from October. But the move will extend the driveway charging cost divide for EV owners.

Nein! Allies slam door on Germany joining Tempest fighter jet programme

Today

he boss of Italian defence giant Leonardo has slammed the door shut on the possibility of Germany and France joining the Tempest fighter jet programme.

How to up your chance of winning big in the new £1billion Powerball (and why you SHOULDN'T use your birthday as your lottery numbers)

Today

Who wants to be a billionaire? If you have any sense, you'll be shouting 'Me!' from the rooftops.

House prices rise in May... but not in London where properties in one borough have nosedived 28% in a year

Today

Property prices in central London are falling dramatically, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics.

The speed awareness course lottery: How some drivers are being charged 20% more than others

Today

A record 1.85 million motorists took a National Speed Awareness Course last year - up 12% on 2024 and 70% over five years.

Mulberry boss calls on Andy Burnham to scrap tourist tax to boost jobs

Today

The boss of Mulberry said restoring a VAT-free shopping scheme should be 'high on the agenda' for the new Prime Minister, as it will help boost jobs in the fashion sector across the country.

Defence stocks boom on hopes of increased military spending under new Chancellor John Healey

Today

Healey, pictured, has been handed control of Britain's finances little over a month after quitting as defence secretary in a row over funding.

Wetherspoon issues fourth profit warning this year as it battles rising costs

Today

Wetherspoon prides itself on offering customers reasonable prices, but is coming under pressure amid higher business rates, energy bills and labour costs.

Back us, or jobs go abroad: Rolls-Royce pushes Burnham to support jet engine project

Today

Rolls-Royce chief exec Tufan Erginbilgic said talks with the Government were progressing but urged ministers to get on with making a decision.

RACHEL RICKARD STRAUS: One step Burnham could take to make us all richer - without costing a penny

Today

I'm not going to turn my nose up at 5% off my electricity bill from October, announced by Andy Burnham yesterday. But for most families, it will barely touch the sides...

How to net a top rate on your savings: As war breaks out among the banks, SYLVIA MORRIS reveals exactly how you can take advantage

Today

Savers have reason to cheer - rates are rising. That means if you've not shopped around for a better deal for a while, you need to readjust your expectations

Santander pledges not to close any more bank branches until 2028

Today

Santander has pledged to keep all TSB branches open for at least two years following its takeover of the bank earlier this year.

First-time buyers in London can save £23,491 in a year... by NOT getting on the property ladder

Today

In contrast, homeowners in northern cities could be almost £16,000 better off after just one year by opting to buy instead of renting.

Range Rover GT is the luxury SUV maker's 'most car-like' model ever: Electric saloon could step on the toes of the controversial new Jaguar

Today

The saloon GT marks the first time in Range Rover's near-60-year history that it will sell a vehicle that isn't a jacked-up SUV.

A Waitrose wrap left me with a £760 dental bill - but all it sent me was a £4 voucher: SALLY SORTS IT

Yesterday

A couple of months ago, while eating a Waitrose fried chicken wrap, I bit down on something hard and white, which felt like stone.

Thames Water's lenders offer Labour a 'golden share' in last ditch bid to stave off nationalisation

Yesterday

The consortium of lenders bidding for the UK's biggest water firm said it remains in talks with regulators over a possible deal.

Sizzling summer for Marks & Spencer as heatwave and World Cup boost food sales

Yesterday

M&S won new customers as its grocery sales rose 16% over the 12 weeks to July 12, according to data from market researchers Worldpanel.

Mitie is latest London-listed firm to fall as deals frenzy hits £70bn: Outsourcer boss eyes £50m payday in takeover

Yesterday

Mitie backed a £3.1bn offer from private equity-owned rival outsourcer OCS Group. It was the eighth largest bid for a London-listed company so far this year.

Phil's £50m Mitie payday helps explain why the City has become a predator's paradise: RUTH SUNDERLAND

Yesterday

Phil Bentley, pictured, the assertive chief executive of Mitie, will receive £50m if the takeover by private-equity firm OCS goes ahead.

Trading 212 boosts cash Isa to 4.67% as rate battle kicks off

Yesterday

Easy-access cash Isa providers are duking it again to offer the most attractive headline rate. Trading 212 has hiked twice in a day to top the tables.

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