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High-street fashion brand on brink of administration with 1,000 jobs and 40 stores at risk

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The fashion chain, which operates around 40 stores across the UK, said the filing would give it time to assess funding alternatives.

Lifetime Isa retirement plan could be dropped by government in favour of a new home-buying Isa

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Savers who use a Lifetime Isa to build their retirement pot will bear the brunt of changes being considered by the Government to the Lifetime Isa.

Record £57bn flowed into cash Isas in 2025 as savers stuffed their tax-free accounts over limit-cut fears

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Savers poured a record £57billion into cash Isas in 2025, officials data from the Bank of England shows.

The first signs the AI stock market bubble is bursting are here. Experts warn of tech 'carnage'. Now ANNE ASHWORTH reveals what every investor must know, the painful results... and what to do now

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This is the week when investors in the Magnificent Seven of US tech need to wake up to the dangers of the conflict between these US tech titans for supremacy in artificial intelligence (AI).

Volvo tells customers to not charge their electric SUVs above 70% due to battery 'fire risks'

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The Swedish car maker - now owned by Chinese giant Geely - has informed owners of its £33k EX30 EV to not charge above this threshold as faulty batteries could lead to fire in rare cases.

Gold and silver lose their shine as Trump picks new Federal Reserve chair

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Gold and silver have continued to retreat from record highs while the dollar rallies as Trump announced the new Federal Reserve chair.

Customers to get compensation if energy firm doesn't install a smart meter quickly enough

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From February, waiting for more than six weeks for a smart energy meter to be fitted could put customers in line for a payout.

SMALL CAP MOVERS: London BTC launches gold hedging strategy

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London BTC (LSE:BTC) on Friday announced it had picked up options over gold tenements in Western Australia, giving it a chance to acquire acreage hosting the historic Chance gold mine.

NatWest reveals MORE branch closures with 32 outlets set to shut their doors

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NatWest is closing even more of its bank branches with a further 32 outlets set to shut their doors on loyal customers, This is Money can reveal.

Scrap the tourist tax: Shopping levy cost Britain £1.3billion in lost spending by Chinese visitors in 2025

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As Beijing rolled out the red carpet for Prime Minister Keir Starmer, retail and leisure bosses reiterated their calls for Labour to reinstate tax-free shopping to help boost the economy.

The last minute things landlords need to check before submitting their tax return and paying HMRC

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There are a number of details that can easily be overlooked when filing, but which could give landlords access to tax reliefs and cut their bill significantly.

Is Tesla turning its back on electric cars for good? Elon Musk's brand stops production of Model S and X

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Tesla will stop producing its Model X SUV (main) and Model S saloon (inset) in the next few months as Elon Musk's EV brand pivots away from electric cars towards robots, self-driving taxis and AI.

We sold our holiday park home for an £89k loss: Phil Spencer's 10 tips for NOT getting stung when buying a lodge or caravan

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Paul Tetley, 71, and his wife Anne bought a holiday park lodge on an idyllic site in North Yorkshire in 2015 - but the unexpected costs soon started to mount.

How likely are you to fall victim to car crime? Here's your chances of having your motor stolen, vandalised or cloned

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A study has also identified just how much more vulnerable to crime people living - or regularly driving and parking - in urban areas are compared to those living in the suburbs or out in the country.

Gen Z would rather their bank gave them free coffee than a top interest rate

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Younger savers prefer to get lifestyle perks such as coffee, cinema tickets and cashback from their current account than top interest rates, research shows.

Buying a home with a 10% deposit now as affordable as it was five years ago

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Mortgage payments are set to return to about 40% of the average single person's salary, a level of affordability last seen in 2021.

Petrol prices fall to a four-year low - but drivers might want to fill up sooner rather than later after Trump's threat to attack Iran

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A litre of petrol at UK forecourts has fallen to an average of 131.91p in recent days, the RAC said. The last time the fuel was cheaper was in July 2021, when it averaged 131.81p per litre.

Warm Home Discount is extended beyond 2026: Here's who is eligible for £150 energy bill discount

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The scheme pays a £150 credit into the energy accounts of low-income and vulnerable customers each year.

Lloyds boss blasts Nigel Farage's plan for a windfall tax on banks

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Reform leader Nigel Farage last week vowed to stop banks getting 'free money' in interest, on deposits held risk-free at the Bank of England.

Soriot plays the China card: Astra boss should be careful what he wishes for when dealing with Beijing, says ALEX BRUMMER

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Whether in China or the United States, AstraZeneca's chief exec Pascal Soriot (pictured) knows how to capture headlines.

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