10 h. ago Starmer cannot have armoured electric Range Rover ‘because of bomb risk’

Jaguar Land Rover says ‘required safety levels cannot be achieved’ for EVs so PM must to stick to petrol versionWould-be car buyers considering ditching petrol for electric tend to fret – not always correctly – about higher upfront costs, access to chargers and whether their battery will last on long journeys.But Keir Starmer has an unusual obstacle to making the switch – Britain’s largest carmaker has claimed electric vehicles (EVs) do not offer adequate bomb protection. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Liz Truss warns there is ‘a reckoning coming’ for central banks, and backs Trump in Fed battle; US growth revised higher amid AI boom – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as former PM criticises Bank of England and claims UK faces ‘economic doom loop’People in the UK: how have you been affected by the rise in food prices?The FCA’s investigation into Drax comes five months after the company’s former top lobbyist accused it of “misleading the public, government and its regulator” over its sourcing of wood for biomass pellets.In a claim for unfair dismissal, Rowaa Ahmar, Drax’s former head of public affairs, said evidence suggested Drax was “unable to prove that it only sourced sustainable wood for its biomass, and that it was in fact using unsustainable wood”. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Blow for Elon Musk as Tesla sales fall 40% in Europe despite rise in customers buying EVs

The company continues to lose market share, now selling fewer than 1 per cent of EVs in the region

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4 d. ago Liz Truss warns there is ‘a reckoning coming’ for central banks, and backs Trump in battle with Fed – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as former PM criticises Bank of England and claims UK faces ‘economic doom loop’People in the UK: how have you been affected by the rise in food prices?The FCA’s investigation into Drax comes five months after the company’s former top lobbyist accused it of “misleading the public, government and its regulator” over its sourcing of wood for biomass pellets.In a claim for unfair dismissal, Rowaa Ahmar, Drax’s former head of public affairs, said evidence suggested Drax was “unable to prove that it only sourced sustainable wood for its biomass, and that it was in fact using unsustainable wood”. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Tesla sales fell 40% across Europe in July; Drax shares tumble 10% after FCA launches investigation – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsShares in power generator Drax have tumbled by 10% after it revealed this morning it is being investigated by the City watchdog.Traders drove Drax’s share price down to 630p in early London trading, down from 703.5p last night, following the news that the FCA is probing whether its recent annual reports comply with UK Listing Rules.Meanwhile, possible electricity rate adjustments and higher rice tariffs could raise inflationary pressures over the policy horizon. The Monetary Board observed that domestic demand has held firm. However, the impact of US policies on global trade and investment continue to weigh on global economic activity. This could temper the outlook for the Philippine economy. Continue reading...

Economics

9 d. ago ‘We’re publicans’: County Limerick community forms syndicate to save village’s last pub

Group in Kilteely pooled savings to buy bar and licence and ‘everybody brought something to the table’A century ago, the County Limerick village of Kilteely had seven pubs but one by one they shut. This year, it braced to lose the last.The economic and social trends that have shuttered family-run pubs across Ireland appear remorseless, leaving many communities with nowhere to meet, have a drink and share stories. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Meghan Markle tries to flog her wine again in new As Ever post as it STILL struggles to sell out ahead of new season of downgraded Netflix show

The Duchess of Sussex, 44, released her 2024 Napa Valley Rose on August 5 - but more than two weeks later, it is still available to buy on the website of her lifestyle brand, As ever.

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1 week ago Buyers say ‘everyone thinks I had Botox’ with firming night cream that works ‘in two weeks'

If you're looking for a new night cream that promises to banish wrinkles and fine lines while you sleep, shoppers may have found just the ticket with this 'just like Botox' cream

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2 w. ago Boden's £58 sale dress that's 'perfect for day or evening' shoppers 'buy again in a heartbeat'

"This dress is beautiful. It's a nice winter dress, chic with that certain something. The size fits and it's made from high-quality fabric that doesn't scratch. I would buy again in a heartbeat."

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2 w. ago ‘My buyer’s guilt is insane. It’s $1,300 on trash’: the adults addicted to blind box toys like Labubus

Grownups get thrills from opening these collectibles they buy without knowing what they’re getting – but experts warn the craze is akin to gamblingJess has never touched a slot machine, played the lottery or bought a scratch-off, but she fears she may have a gambling problem nonetheless.This July, the 28-year-old found herself spending up to $270 a week on blind boxes – that is, surprise items that are sold in sealed, opaque packaging. Activewear companies, bookshops and even candy stores all sell mystery bundles of their products, but the brands currently dominating the market produce collectible toys with cute but unusual names. If you want a complete collection of Labubu, Smiski, Dimoo, Pucky, Skullpanda or Sonny Angel figurines, then you will have to buy blind box after blind box, sighing at every duplicate and praying the next package contains the creature you need to finish the set. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Millie Mackintosh's ‘comfiest jeans ever’ hail from Kate Middleton’s go

Millie Mackintosh hailed her flared 70s-style jeans the ‘comfiest jeans ever’ and they hail from the same brand that Kate Middleton buys her favourite jeans from

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2 w. ago How to double your living space while camping with awning that’s now £245 off

If you’re planning a family camping trip but are worried about there being enough room for everyone, this ‘easy to put up’ driveaway awning is a must buy, especially now its £245 off

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2 w. ago Evelyn Partners to target NatWest and RBC as potential buyers

One of UK’s largest wealth managers put up for sale by its private equity owners

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2 w. ago Mechanic says used cars buyers should be wary of one type of vehicle

Leading car mechanic Scotty Kilmer has warned drivers that they should be more wary than ever when it comes to buying a used vehicle

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2 w. ago Trump’s Washington DC takeover is straight out of a fascist playbook| Moustafa Bayoumi

Some 800 National Guard troops will be deployed in the nation’s capital because, according to the president: ‘our capital city has been overtaken by violent gangs’A key chapter in the fascist playbook has always been to convince the public that it is living in such a state of mortal danger and unbridled chaos that the only chance of survival is to cede individual rights to the determined will of the Dear Leader. That’s why fascist leaders have constantly demanded that their populations venerate all violence performed in the service of the state and revere the apparatuses of state violence, such as police forces and the military. In this scenario, state violence is not only necessary for the nation’s survival. State violence is understood as even beautiful, something the public can and must believe in.Buying into state violence this way produces something historian Robert Paxton has called a “mobilizing passion”. In his book The Anatomy of Fascism, Paxton described how “the beauty of...

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2 w. ago Postcode Lottery winner who scooped £1m reveals spending spree

Sixty-three-year-old People's Postcode Lottery winner David shares how his life has changed - and how he even helped Dunkeld Golf Club buy a new tractor.

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3 w. ago John Textor teams up with football financier in push to buy Sheffield Wednesday

Working with former investment banker Keith HarrisFormer Palace shareholder Textor keen on crisis-hit clubJohn Textor has teamed up with the football financier Keith Harris in an attempt to buy Sheffield Wednesday.Harris, a former investment banker, has brokered takeovers at West Ham, Manchester City and Aston Villa, and put together a consortium to buy Everton last year, although that bid was unsuccessful. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Does Ed Miliband's new £3,750 grant make it worth buying an electric car? How to get it and the EVs to buy

Car buyers are being offered a cash incentive to purchase a new electric vehicle (EV) for the first time in three years. But the size of the discounts and the rules have left drivers confused.

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3 w. ago ‘I didn’t realise pigs were like, massive’: the London rapper who fell in love with farming

Lewisham MC Fekky went from collaborating with Skepta to buying his own farm – without ever having set foot on one. Hood 2 Farm sees him trying to learn the skills, and turning his wild, slapstick journey into hilarious TVIn Hood 2 Farm, a 76-year-old shepherd is explaining his daily routine. “There’s only my wife and I, and when she gets out of bed, I get in, and when I get out of bed, she gets in,” he says. The south London rapper Fekky pauses, before saying: “If you don’t mind me asking, if she’s getting out of bed, you’re getting in bed, when are you hugging up, man?” The farmer laughs and replies: “It’s not happening, chap!” to Fekky’s clear horror.This kind of interaction is common on Hood 2 Farm, a unique and genuinely inspired YouTube series about the rapper’s attempt to become the steward of his own farm. Across eight 30-minute episodes, he meets farmers from around the UK and learns basics such as milking cows, shearing sheep and driving tractors. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Huge boost for EVs as three major brands slash £1,500 off selected cars

These offers are expected to make EVs more attractive to a broader range of buyers, supporting the shift towards cleaner and greener motoring on UK roads

Economics