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Tesla Model Y now comes with seven seats in major boost for eco-conscious large families

Long Range All-Wheel Drive variant now offers third row for additional £2,500  By Freda Lewis-Stempel Updated: 09:15 BST, 15 October 2024 Tesla’s global bes... read more

First Direct has a hidden free monthly prize draw where customers can win a jackpot of £3,500 – here’s how to enter

Prize draw will run in October and November and customers can still opt in  By Helen Kirrane Updated: 06:00 BST, 15 October 2024 First Direct customers could b... read more

Vauxhall owner considers UK plant closures: Decision to be made ‘in weeks’

By Emily Hawkins Updated: 22:04 BST, 14 October 2024 The owner of Vauxhall will decide whether to close its UK plants within ‘the next few weeks’. Stellanti... read more

AI guru to save NHS millions after using the tech to cut the number of missed appointments

By Patrick Tooher Updated: 22:04 BST, 14 October 2024 AI software: Dr Chris Bates, research and analytics director at TPP A leading data scientist has hailed th... read more

Gambling stocks hit by fears Rachel Reeves is plotting a £3bn tax raid

By Jessica Clark Updated: 22:04 BST, 14 October 2024 Shares in bookmakers fell sharply yesterday as fears grew that Labour could hit the industry with a £3bill... read more

UK wine industry ‘under siege’ as government prepares to hike alcohol duty

By Emily Hawkins Updated: 22:04 BST, 14 October 2024 The UK wine industry is ‘under siege’ due to upcoming changes to alcohol duty, according to a leading m... read more

Fraud complaints about Revolut rise 146% in just two years

Revolut was mentioned in more fraud reports than any other UK bank in 2023 By Helen Kirrane Updated: 16:30 BST, 14 October 2024 Fraud reports mentioning online ... read more

Atom Bank launches a best buy easy-access savings rate with a catch

Savers get 4.84% ‘reward rate’ if they don’t withdraw money and 3.25% if they do By Helen Kirrane Updated: 12:47 BST, 14 October 2024 Savers c... read more

Gambling shares nosedive amid rumours of looming £3bn tax raid

Reports suggest government could double some taxes levied on the sector  Entain shares fell more than 10% at the open while Flutter shares also slumped  By Mi... read more

EasyJet hires rail freight exec as CFO ahead of leadership shake-up

 Jan De Raeymaeker joins as Kenton Jarvis prepares to take top job  By Mike Sheen Updated: 09:55 BST, 14 October 2024 Jan De Raeymaeker joins EasyJet as chie... read more

Virtual Assistants: The Secret Weapon Transforming Small Businesses

For many small business owners, “doing it all” has been the default setting. You’re managing social media, handling invoices, taking care of custo... read more

A Beginner’s Intro to Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy can seem like an intimidating process, especially for those unfamiliar with how it works. However, for individuals facing significant financial chall... read more

Retail and hospitality sectors approach £2.7bn cliff edge

By John-Paul Ford Rojas Updated: 00:05 BST, 14 October 2024 Retail, leisure and hospitality firms across England are facing a £2.66billion ‘cliff edge... read more

‘Ageist’ employers dump ill over-50s on the scrapheap

By John-Paul Ford Rojas Updated: 00:05 BST, 14 October 2024 Concern: Millions of older workers face ‘years of financial uncertainty’ Over-50s with l... read more

Netflix sales soar again in streaming war boost

US giant cashing in on initiatives including clampdown on account sharing  Netflix has also made gains in non-English speaking markets Cheaper subscriptions w... read more

Software firm TPP develops AI tool that slashes GP appointment no-shows… and it could save the NHS a fortune

By Patrick Tooher Updated: 09:39 BST, 13 October 2024 The number of patients who fail to turn up for a doctor’s appointment has been cut by nearly a third... read more

Labour’s flagship investment summit mired in comedy of errors

By Patrick Tooher And John-paul Ford Rojas Updated: 21:51 BST, 12 October 2024 Eric who? : Google’s ex- boss is called ‘Ed’ on an invite The G... read more

Oliver Sweeney puts best foot forward with record profits

By City & Finance Reporter Updated: 21:51 BST, 12 October 2024 Suited and booted: The shoemaker now sells clothing Oliver Sweeney has posted record profits ... read more

Canadian helium firm Pulsar plans London float

By Jessica Clark Updated: 21:50 BST, 12 October 2024 A Canadian helium exploration company is plotting a UK listing in a boost for the City. Pulsar Helium may l... read more

Rachel Reeves’s Heathrow boast causes hilarity in City

By City & Finance Reporter Updated: 21:50 BST, 12 October 2024 Rachel Reeves’s boast that Heathrow is having to ‘expand their VIP section’... read more

Could we turn pension saving into a fix for our finances? This is Money podcast

By This Is Money Updated: 11:24 BST, 12 October 2024 As a country that feels it bodges so much stuff up, it’s even more important for Britain to pat itself on... read more

Why share prices and bonds look good for investors now – a chief investment officer explains

By This Is Money Updated: 09:26 BST, 12 October 2024 Investors find themselves in an unusual position right now. Concerns abound over everything from politics, ... read more

Mike Ashley raises Mulberry bid to £111m

By City & Finance Reporter Updated: 21:50 BST, 11 October 2024 Slowdown: Mulberry has suffered a slump in sales and profits Mike Ashley last night raised h... read more

Saga cruises towards insurance tie-up with Belgian rival Ageas

By City & Finance Reporter Updated: 21:50 BST, 11 October 2024 Saga said it is in ‘exclusive negotiations’ with a Belgian rival over a tie-up fo... read more