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ALEX BRUMMER: Winning move still obscure on global media chessboard

Today

Settling the future of Warner Bros should be good for the Hollywood studio system, and there is enormous political and British creative interest in the transaction.

SpaceX merges Elon Musk's AI firm - will the shares rocket?

Today

Musk says that 'it is time to go forth, be out there among the stars, expand the scope and scale of human consciousness.' His latest deal may inspire investors to follow his call.

Aircraft parts maker Senior could be latest foreign takeover victim

Today

Senior confirmed takeover chatter and said it had received two offers and discussions were 'ongoing'.

Elliott ratchets up pressure on London Stock Exchange

Today

The feared New York-based activist investor, which is led by billionaire Paul Singer, went public for the first time since it emerged that it has taken a stake in LSEG.

IAG rebound fails to prevent shares slump

Today

Analysts point to a lack of profit guidance and fears over potentially higher fuel prices as possible factors for the 7.4 per cent drop.

Politicians take note: Car buyers are NOT ready to go all-electric

Today

Car makers hope ministers will row back on strict, but unachievable, sales targets for EVs called the 'ZEV Mandate'.

Slippery sales staff biggest turn-off for new car buyers

Today

Nearly a third of customers want staff to be honest about imperfections, a study by the Motors & Cazoo consumer insight panel shows.

I used an online estate agent and they were useless - can I refuse to pay the £2,098 fee?

Today

I was seduced into a so-called 'great value' online estate agent contract, which required me to pay after 10 months.

A taxi driver in Paris charged me €2,990 instead of €29 and now my bank won't refund!

Today

While in Paris in January, my twin sister and I took a 20 minute taxi ride from the Musée d'Orsay to Gare du Nord to return to London.

'Widest in the UK' road bridge is being built - but £460m project is not to improve traffic flow

Today

The scheme aims to deliver four miles of a safer road with free-flowing traffic while 'conserving and enhancing the special character and natural beauty the local landscape'.

Four energy suppliers will offer low standing charge tariffs from April: Should you wait to fix your bill?

Today

Ofgem has confirmed a 12-month trial of low and no standing charge tariffs. If you're keen to save money on your energy, should you fix now - or wait?

Spring Statement is next week: What should we expect and what does it mean for your finances?

Today

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver her Spring Statement next week and provide an update on the country's finances.

My secret cash habit pushed me and my husband of 29 years to the brink of divorce... this is the change I made to save our marriage

Today

I felt the usual flush of excitement as I raced to the front door last autumn and grabbed my parcel from the delivery driver. I had no intention of letting my husband Andrew see what I'd bought.

Your new BMW built by robots: German car giant is using AI humanoids in its Leipzig factory

Yesterday

The Bavarian firm is the latest vehicle maker to employ humanoids in an effort to reduce labour and manufacturing costs.

Why is the FTSE 100 soaring - and can its run continue? This is Money podcast

Yesterday

Simon Lambert, Lee Boyce and Georgie Frost discuss what's going on for the flagship UK index and whether the run can continue.

Huge tax shake-up that could force you to file returns NINE times a year - or face big new fines

Yesterday

Hundreds of thousands of taxpayers are just seven weeks away from a major tax shake-up that could plunge their finances into chaos - and leave them facing hefty fines.

We're living the dream after ditching Britain for a luxury four-bed villa with a pool in sunny Spain. Here's exactly how we did it - and how you can too

Yesterday

Julia and Callam Walsh, pictured, are renting out their seven-bedroom house in Scarborough to enjoy a relaxed life in Javea, Alicante.

How we live on less than £250 a week: The budgeting tricks from the Britons living on the state pension

Yesterday

Scores of readers have written in to share ideas for budgeting and savvy tricks to enjoy life without overspending while living on the state pension.

I discovered a hidden camera filming me in my holiday apartment, can I claim a refund? DEAN DUNHAM replies

Yesterday

I rented an apartment in India for a week. On the second day, I noticed there was a small camera filming the living room. It was trained on the front door.

Paddy Power owner says higher gambling taxes are slowing growth in its UK business

Yesterday

The Government announced increases to gambling taxes in November's Budget, which betting operators have said are adding to costs and could lead to job losses.

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