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BP wins big in green revolution: Ministers back ‘carbon capture’ plans

BP wins big in Britain’s green revolution: Ministers back ‘carbon capture’ plans on Teesside By Leah Montebello For The Daily Mail Published: ... read more

Morrisons returns to quarterly sales growth for first time in two years

Respite for Morrisons it returns to quarterly sales growth for first time since 2021 private equity takeover By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published... read more

Sluggish start to spring hits sales at H&M

Sluggish start to spring hits sales at H&M but profits surge thanks to success of its resale platform Sellpy By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Publi... read more

Mark Morell, known as Mr Pothole, has used Pot Noodle to fill potholes in his hometown of Brackley

That’s using your noodle! Man becomes so fed up with potholes in British road he fills them up with Pot Noodles in a bid to get them fixed Mark Morell has... read more

Lloyds and NatWest to shut an extra 80 branches: Is yours on the list?

Two major British banks have announced they are closing another 80 branches this year in another blow to Britain’s beleaguered High Street which has seen over... read more

ZEV mandate takes a back seat in Government’s ‘green’ announcements

Binding targets for car makers to increase electric vehicle sales have taken a back seat in its ‘Powering Up Britain – The Net Zero Growth Plan’ u... read more

Business owners’ fury as road works to install wavy kerbs in Islington ‘decreases revenue’

Furious residents and business owners have slammed road works to install wavy kerbs in their street, saying revenue has been decreased by as much as 40 per cent... read more

Tesco sparks fury with big change to online shopping orders

Tesco is making a huge change to its online orders in a move that has infuriated loyal shoppers. The supermarket giant is to increase the price of its minimum s... read more

Police catch very few motorists driving without a valid MOT, report finds

It is a legal requirement for cars being driven on our roads to hold a valid MOT certificate. However, a shocking number of motorists admit to having got behind... read more

Tenants who complain about disrepair are twice as likely to be evicted

Tenants who complain about disrepair are twice as likely to be hit with an eviction notice from their landlord, homelessness charity Shelter reveals A quarter o... read more

Decision on state pension age rise to 68 to be delayed

Relief for 43 to 54-year-olds, as decision on increasing state pension age to 68 set to be delayed until after the next general election Government was rumoured... read more

Debt consolidation loans: Are they a good way to reduce the cost of borrowing?

The number of people in debt has been rising over the past year. More than 42,000 people contacted the charity Citizens Advice for help managing debts in Februa... read more

Cash Isas help savers avoid tax – as rate rises mean just £5,000 could make them liable

Rising savings rates are making increasing numbers of savers liable for tax, according to the financial information service Defaqto. After years of low rates, ... read more

Moonpig forecasts return to sales growth in upcoming fiscal year

Moonpig forecasts return to sales growth as greeting cards retailer boasts record Mother’s Day sales Moonpig has struggled to boost sales since the relaxa... read more

Octopus VCTs now available to everyday investors via Crowdcube platform

Want to invest in a venture capital trust? Investors can now access Octopus VCTs through Crowdcube with minimum investment of £500 Octopus VCTs will be availab... read more

Insurance mutual LV sees sales from its savings and retirement arms fall

LV losses swell to £265m as retirement profits plummet and the insurance mutual shares £35m of bonuses among members LV generated a loss before tax and member... read more

Will a Chancellor ever be brave and fix the UK’s tax trap mess?

A fortnight ago, the Chancellor stood up in parliament to deliver his Budget, including a flagship policy to extend 30 hours free childcare to all children over... read more

Pawn My Car: The Surprising Benefits and Innovative Possibilities of Using Your Vehicle as Collateral

Pawn my car – this phrase has become increasingly popular in recent years as individuals seek alternative financing options. One such option is a car titl... read more

Scammer bought £3,000 flights on my card: How do I get it back?

In early February, I was scammed by someone claiming to be my bank. They said fraudulent transactions had been made on my credit card, and I believed this to be... read more

Fuel duty tax could rise ‘sharply’ next year to help balance the books, Chancellor warns

Fuel duty could rise ‘sharply’ next year to help balance the books, Chancellor warns, ending a 12-year freeze on the tax Fuel duty may rise sharply ... read more

Are landlords really planning to exit buy-to-let en masse? We asked them about their plans

At the National Landlord Investment show in London attendees were aware of the challenges facing the sector – but they were not, on the most part, plannin... read more

The annual and lifetime allowance for pensions explained

The pensions annual allowance and lifetime allowance limit how much people can take advantage of tax relief on their retirement pots and have hit the headlines ... read more

MARKET REPORT: Tesco in demand after analysts predict bumper profits

Shares in Tesco rose as analysts backed Britain’s biggest grocer to produce bumper profits – with investors in line for further handouts. Investment bank M... read more

ALEX BRUMMER: Pressure on the FCA to help boost London floats

There is no bigger setback to Rishi Sunak’s effort to turn Britain into the next Silicon Valley than the decision of the nation’s biggest tech enterprise, A... read more