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Outgoing Currys boss defies high street gloom as retailer boosts profit forecast

Today

Shares in Currys rose over 9% on Tuesday as the business posted an upbeat update ahead of the departure of Alex Baldock.

Moment of truth for Labour as economic reality bites: RUTH SUNDERLAND

Today

The International Monetary Fund has delivered a dose of cold reality to the fantasy economics spouted by Labour's leadership pretenders.

Ministers on alert as foreign predators target UK business

Today

The Business Secretary said he will not 'take a back seat' and pointed out he has the power under the National Security and Investment Act to step in and block deals.

Renters' Rights Act: What do I need to send my tenants?

Today

I believe that now the Renters' Rights Act has come into force, the old tenancy agreement has been superseded. How do I communicate this to my tenants?

Dr Martens profits surge as it pulls back on discounting

Today

Dr Martens reported an adjusted pre-tax profit of £55m for the year to 29 March, up 61% on the previous year.

Does your work pension fund risk falling short in retirement?

Today

They sound so comfortable and reassuring. 'Lifestyle' pensions conjure up images of a stress-free, fully funded world of easy living in your golden years.

Small businesses 'strangled to death' over late payments, says business secretary

Yesterday

The Government will today introduce a new bill into Parliament to crack down on the scourge of late payments in an attempt to help struggling small businesses.

Consumer confidence crashes to a three-year low as Iran war and political chaos in the UK take their toll

Yesterday

Morale among households has fallen for three months in a row after US and Israeli attacks on Iran at the end of February.

Ford fights back against Chinese car makers with five new 'rally-bred' models 'made in Europe for Europe'

Yesterday

Ford has announced five new cars arriving by 2029 in a bid to win over European customers again. A mix of EVs and electrified vehicles, they'll be rallly and off-road inspired.

First Direct ramps up its current account switching bonus to £200 as it battles rivals for customers

Yesterday

The £200 sign-up bonus is a £25 improvement to its previous offer of £175 and means the bank matches the best cash offers from rivals Natwest and Barclays.

SMALL CAP IDEA: Tooru's brands are winning shelf space, but the shares tell a different story

Yesterday

At around 0.2p, Tooru's market capitalisation sits at roughly £4 million. That number bears no relation to what is happening inside the company.

Is Halifax about to be scrapped by Lloyds? High street name could vanish by end of the year

Yesterday

Lloyds Banking Group is reportedly poised to scrap the Halifax brand it acquired in the financial crisis, according to reports.

Self-driving cars 'lack common sense', says boss of company helping to develop them

Yesterday

A boss of an AI company helping to develop self-driving cars has slammed them as lacking 'common sense'. It comes after several worrying incidents involving robotaxis in London.

Eight best family estate cars: Top SUV alternatives starting from £19,000

Yesterday

We might be living in an SUV era but there are still stylish, cool estate cars out there for people who want practicality but don't want an SUV.

IMF urges Labour to get a grip on soaring welfare bill or risk market revolt as Britain nears peak tax

Yesterday

Labour has been urged to bring the soaring welfare bill under control and slash borrowing as investors fret over a lurch to the Left under a new leader.

Activist investor tells Premier Inn owner Whitbread to put itself up for sale

Yesterday

US hedge fund Corvex Management has urged Whitbread's board to review its strategy, citing a valuation gap after the Premier Inn owner was hit with higher costs.

The Instagram vs reality property price gap! As Britain's most charming streets are overrun with selfie hunters, here's what houses are REALLY going for in Britain's most photographed areas

Yesterday

Portable changing cubicles, garish smoke flares and loud strangers posing on the doorstep. Welcome to life on one of Britain's 'Insta streets'.

When reality bites for AI market hype, the result will be brutal: RUTH SUNDERLAND

Yesterday

Little wonder observers from the Bank of England to veteran investor Warren Buffett fear rampant hype and warn that the bubble at some point will burst.

Slash the minimum wage, says Watches of Switzerland boss

Yesterday

Duffy echoed other bosses in blaming increased costs - such as wages and national insurance contributions - for deterring employers from hiring.

Anglo American offloads Australian coal business ahead of Teck merger

Yesterday

Anglo American will sell its Australian steelmaking coal business for up to $3.88billion as it exits the sector ahead of its merger with Canada's Teck Resources.

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