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Breach in Labour armour: Reeves’ October budget did nothing to fix the foundations, says
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Jaguar sales take a nosedive after fierce backlash to ‘woke’ brand – but…
Jaguar sales have nosedived by more than a quarter in the last year following the legendary British car marque's dramatic 'woke' rebrand. The company was mauled for ditching the iconic 'growler' badge, used for decades on grilles and…
I’m a global fund manager and here’s where I would invest now
Each month, we put a senior fund or investment manager to task with tough questions for our I'm a fund manager series to find out how they manage their own money.We want to know where they'd invest for the next year - and next 10 years -…
The nation’s electric car charging network saw record growth in 2024 – but is it
The UK's EV charging infrastructure had a record year of growth in 2024, official figures have confirmed.The number of charge points installed in the UK over the course of the calendar year was the highest annual level seen on record,…
Will the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars happen… and will I still be able to
The Government has - not for the first time in the last six months - confirmed that it will ban sales of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030.The deadline, which aims to phase out 100 per cent fossil fuel cars and increase uptake of…
How to buy a house for HALF price. I went to a property auction where super-savvy buyers
The auction room goes quiet in suspense as the auctioneer raises the gavel above the block with a theatrical flourish. 'Going first... going second... going for the third and final time... gone,' he roars – before sending it crashing…
MPs launch Lifetime Isa review to ask if savings account is still ‘fit for purpose’
Committee will consider raising contribution limit past £4,000By ED MAGNUS Updated: 12:32 EST, 7 January 2025 <!--
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House prices up £10,000 in a year with typical home now worth nearly £300k, says Halifax
House prices fell slightly in December, according to latest figures from Halifax.The 0.2 per cent fall last month marks the first dip since June, with one of Britain's biggest lenders having previously recorded five months of consecutive…
How to revive the shellshocked UK economy – as growth evaporates after disastrous Labour
Just six months into government, Labour’s promises of growth lie in shreds, amid a stagnating economy and stubborn inflation.In her first big speech of the New Year, the Chancellor will try to restore confidence and – crucially – to…
EV sales fall short of government targets for 2024 – will manufacturers now be fined?
Electric car sales in 2024 were below the threshold required by binding government targets, registration figures confirm today.Despite EVs sales reaching record levels in December, the total market for the calendar year was short of the…