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Never mind the B*****, here's the other financial stuff: This is Money podcast

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The team take a breather from talking about Rachel Reeves and the endless cycle of madness that is the Budget 2025 build up to discuss the other important money matters.

Sky plots ITV break-up bid that could transform UK television

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The 'preliminary discussions' would involve the sale of ITV's media and entertainment arm to Sky, which is owned by US giant Comcast.

Would Rachel Reeves dare to hike income tax? This is Money Podcast

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Despite assurances that Labour would not break its election manifesto by hiking income tax , it appears it is under consideration for the Autumn Budget.

ALEX BRUMMER: UK television jewel ITV under threat

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Sky is owned by Brian Roberts' US behemoth Comcast, so command and control would effectively pass to Philadelphia.

Transatlantic troubles wipe £2bn off IAG's value

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Shares in International Airlines Group slumped 11.6 per cent to 366.2p after reporting lower demand for economy-class seats over the popular summer months.

As housing shares subside, consider hunting out some bargains

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Will the Chancellor use her Budget to kick-start development and make home ownership more affordable? In which case, housebuilder shares could look like alluring bargains.

The Best Cars of the Year have been named

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Overall champion was the electric Renault 4 (pictured), which also won best EV. Renault was also judged best car company.

Tech stocks lose £750bn as AI bubble fears mount

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Nasdaq shares are down almost 12 per cent on the week. Analysts are concerned that the estimated £1.1 trillion being pumped into the AI sector this year will not pay off

Renault Twingo returns as an ultra-compact EV that will cost less than £20,000

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The five-door city hatchback is a mere 3.75 metres long - only a fraction bigger than a Fiat 500 - and is Renault's antidote to the flood of cheap Chinese imports.

Rachel Reeves may now cut cash Isa allowance to £12,000

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The Treasury has been floating the idea of cutting the tax-free savings allowance down from the current £20,000 in the Budget on 26 November.

Bank of England boss Andrew Bailey sounds alarm over jobs ahead of Budget

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Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey has sounded a pre-Budget warning over jobs as he revealed that 'a lot of companies talk to me about reducing their hiring'.

NS&I launches new fixed rate bonds paying more than 4% with a one-year fix having the best rate - is it worth opening?

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National Savings and Investments has launched a range of fixed-rate bonds with boosted interest rates for those wanting to lock their money away for a better return.

Best stocks and shares Isas: Compare the top providers

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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.

Best investment platforms: How to choose the right account for you

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Choosing the right investing platform is crucial but a wealth of choice can leave investors scratching their heads. We pick some of the best.

Elon Musk on course to become the world's first TRILLIONAIRE: Tycoon sets out his vision for AI cars and robot army to perform surgery and 'eliminate poverty'

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Elon Musk looks set to become the world's first trillionaire after clinching the largest pay deal in corporate history.

SMALL CAP MOVERS: Asiamet investors share the spoils after Indonesian mine sale

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Asiamet Resources has pulled off what small-cap dreamers sketch on the back of napkins: flog a tricky asset for a pile of cash and promise shareholders a decent slice of the spoils.

'Big Short' investor Michael Burry makes a $1billion bet on stockmarket meltdown. What it REALLY means... and how to protect yourself

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Another wobble for the tech bubble. The latest slide in the share prices of some of the world's biggest companies highlights how stretched valuations have become..

How to invest like Jim Slater: The Zulu Principle guide to finding winning shares at a cheap price

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Jim Slater started investing around 1959, before the internet and before personal computers but he worked out how to use the data he could get to great effect.

Tarnishing UK excellence: It's not all doom and gloom for the FTSE - despite Labour's best efforts, says ALEX BRUMMER

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Research shows the top 40 firms contribute 40% of the UK's productivity. The latest bunch of financial results show there is excellence to be heralded.

Will I get a lower state pension after 'contracting out' for 25 years? STEVE WEBB replies

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I contracted out of 'Serps' at age 18, not long after starting work in 1990. Will I see some kind of penalty when I take my state pension at age 67?

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