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BMW's Hams Hall factory celebrates 25th anniversary

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The plant in North Warwickshire employs 1,700 people and has built more than 7.6million highly efficient pure petrol and plug-in hybrid engines.

RAY MASSEY: The rising Starray of SUVs is really going place

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We are about to enter the Year of the Horse, according to the Chinese lunar calendar. And the new EM-i five-seater is the perfect choice of horsepower as we gallop into the next Zodiac cycle.

Primark blasts Labour dithering over Shein tax loophole

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves has revealed plans for a clampdown, but she said it could take place as late as March 2029.

Defence stocks boosted by £26bn Ukraine aid pledge

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Firms were also lifted by the announcement that Britain will spend more than £400m on long-range and hypersonic missiles in the current financial year.

Is it time to log off from old-school software firms?

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It may be too soon to discern who will be the winners and losers from this latest instance of how AI will change the world. But it is not too early to monitor the impact on your portfolio.

US takeover of Schroders 'the tip of the iceberg'

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Accountancy firm Azets said a surge in cross-border deal activity suggested there would be more such acquisitions to come - partly due to owners cashing in amid Labour's tax rises.

Bank bosses paid £29m as branches axed

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But the bumper pay packets, which came as the lenders continued to take the axe to their High Street networks, have sparked anger.

MAGGIE PAGANO: Reversing Brexit won't go down well in history books for Chancellor

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Rachel Reeves, together with the Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, have always wanted stronger ties with the European Union.

SMALL CAP MOVERS: Phoenix Copper launches review after top bosses suspended

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Phoenix Copper has lost almost half its market value following the suspension of chair Marcus Edwards-Jones and chief financial officer Richard Wilkins.

Starlink rival OneWeb delivers revenue boost to French owner Eutelsat sending shares surging

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It was boosted by an almost 60 per cent increase in sales of OneWeb's low earth orbit (LOE) satellites, aimed at providing access to high-speed internet.

MPs lambast Capita bosses over civil service pensions chaos: Enormous case backlog blamed for meltdown

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Capita bosses got a pasting from MPs today over a civil service pensions scandal which has led to 'heartbreaking' cases of hardship.

What investors need to know about the UK stock market as it hits record highs: INVESTING SHOW

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Adrian Gosden, manager of Jupiter UK Multi Cap, talks to Simon Lambert about where he believes some of the UK market's golden opportunities lie.

As stocks wobble on AI fears, which companies are in trouble and are there ANY that are shielded from the pain?

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Companies have started to step up their investment in the technology, with a growing belief that artificial intelligence could usher in a new era, akin to the industrial revolution.

Will my Friends McDonald's adult happy meal toy be worth a fortune in the future? DAN HATFIELD replies

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It is sealed with McDonalds tape and I'm seeing them sell pretty well on eBay, and it would probably be enough to cover the cost of my £8.59 meal.

NatWest boss gets a bumper bonus after a surge in profits ends 'crisis era'

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The lender reported pre-tax profits rose 25 per cent to £7.7billion last year, up from £6.2billion a year ago, driven by its private banking and wealth division.

Britain's best apprenticeships revealed: Top choices for high-paying careers with no degree needed - and how to apply

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Apprenticeships can be a brilliant gateway into certain careers, without leaving young people saddled with debt.

A fifth would end a relationship due to arguments over salary differences

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Mismatched incomes can impact lifestyle expectations, compatibility and even dynamics in friendships.

Most applied for jobs in Britain... and 10 top CV tips to get ahead of the competition

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Jobs it IT are attracting the highest number of applicants per vacancy, new research shows. It's vital to get your CV right and tailor it properly.

MG runs low on cars! How the Chinese-owned manufacturer became a victim of its own success

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MG has seen unprecedented growth in the UK and Europe, in the past few years. Now it has run out of cars - and its UK commercial director tell us why.

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The tax-free accounts are an extremely powerful tool, and alongside your private pension, should form the bedrock of your finances.

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