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ALEX BRUMMER: Why Bank of England should slash rates

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That would be a better way of stimulating output than easing prudential rules designed to future proof the financial sector against the next crash.

Shopping centre giant Westfield in cyber hack alert

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It is the latest incident of a well-known retailer falling foul of cybercriminals. Parent Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield said shoppers at both sites at White City and Stratford had been affected.

RAY MASSEY: New BMW iX3 EV charges ahead by cracking first 500-mile range

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But having just driven it for the first time on UK roads, I can tell you there's an even greater achievement to highlight.

Experts crown Nissan Leaf as their Women's Worldwide Car of the Year

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The 86-strong, all-female jury from 55 countries - including the UK - also named the all-electric Leaf as best compact car.

Housebuilder Berkeley sounds alarm over Iran turmoil

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The housebuilder became the latest in the sector to sound the alarm, echoing concerns voiced by rivals Vistry and Persimmon in recent days.

Pound hits three-month low against dollar as growth grinds to a standstill

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The Office for National Statistics said the economy had ground to a halt with zero growth in January.

How once unfashionable firms could help protect your wealth with the HALO effect

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Halo is the recently-coined acronym for 'heavy asset, low obsolescence' businesses in defence, engineering, utilities, infrastructure and property on whose goods and services we depend.

Unilever chief Fernando Fernandez eyes £20m payday

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Fernandez, who was promoted from finance director to chief executive last March, received £4.9m for 2025 as a whole across both roles.

How to invest in under an hour: The lazy guide to getting started

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Making money tends to take time, effort and sustained commitment. Investing is an exception. All you need is to commit just under an hour of your time to get started.

The best fibre broadband deals: Compare top picks for March 2026

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Fibre broadband doesn't have to be expensive. If you're not getting a good deal from your provider, compare offers to see whether you can switch and save money.

Save your finances from the Iran fallout: From petrol prices and food to precisely what to do about your mortgage and savings, the expert guide to surviving it - and what could happen next

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Iran's attacks across the Middle East may seem a distant rumble from Britain but the conflict has triggered consequences that are likely to affect all our finances.

Currys warns prices could rise as AI boom pushes up chip costs

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The electricals retailer's chief executive Alex Baldock said he was 'quite concerned' over the threat of chip shortages amid fears that the AI surge represents a bubble set to burst.

Nationwide launches first financial education training scheme for teachers

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Financial education is not currently on the curriculum in schools, but parents believe it's more important than English literature, P.E and history.

Price of heating oil used by rural homes surges - are suppliers profiteering and will Government step in?

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Heating oil prices have seen huge spikes since the start of the war, with some customers facing a near tripling of their usual bill.

China's first five-minute charge EV is coming to the UK: Meet the Denza Z9GT

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The Z9GT is the first model from Denza - a sub-brand of BYD - and the only EV currently compatible with the Chinese giant's Flash Charging devices.

The first EV with 'game-changing' battery tech arrives - but the new MG's range isn't all that impressive

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Solid state batteries are seen as the key to unlocking incredible performance from EVs and overcome many - if not all - hurdles preventing the mass transition to electric cars.

SMALL CAP MOVERS: How risk-off markets are squeezing small caps and shutting the funding taps

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The AIM All-Share is down 2.6 per cent this week and off around 7 per cent since the US and Israel began bombing Iran.

John Lewis boss says high street being held back by Labour's taxes

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Bosses cited obstacles including Labour's tax raid on retail, which last year included a £40m rise in JLP's employer National Insurance contributions and £13m in new packaging levies.

Isa rates soar to 6% as race to the top heats up: What are the real best deals?

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The race to offer the best cash Isa interest rate has intensified. Which are the real best deals and which ones should you leave to one side? We examine the offers in more detail.

Berkeley shares fall as Iran war and mortgage rate rises weigh on housing market

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The London-focused housebuilder said it was braced for the possibility of higher inflation and interest rates.

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