6 d. ago New EVs 'could cost just £13k' if major rule is changed, claim car makers

Cheaper electrcic vehicles (EVs) on the road would not only make a difference to buyers' finances, they could also help to slow down the impending climate disaster

Economics

8 d. ago Paris cleaned up the Seine – and gave swimmers a new way to beat the heat. Will your city follow suit? | Helen Massy

This summer, locals and tourists enjoyed new river-bathing sites. As global heating escalates, we need more of these ‘cool islands’Sign up for our new weekly newsletter Matters of Opinion, where our columnists and writers will reflect on what they’ve been debating, thinking about, reading and moreAfter la rentrée, when adults and children alike across France head back to work and school after the seemingly endless summer holidays, you would be forgiven for thinking autumn is upon us. But, weather permitting, enthusiastic swimmers in Paris will be able to prolong that holiday feeling into September – by taking a dip in the River Seine.For nearly 100,000 swimmers, one of the highlights of this summer in the city has been being able to take a splash in the cool river waters at one of the three free public bathing spots, made available this year for the first time in over a century.Helen Massy-Beresford is a journalist based in Paris Continue reading...

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1 week ago Vinted's new rule change from Monday applies to anyone listing items for sale

The popular selling site is introducing the new rule when it updates its terms and conditions on September 8

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3 w. ago Cash gifts in families rule HMRC rule change 'could be coming'

The Chancellor is understood to be examining a rarely-used exemption that allows people to hand over unlimited wealth tax-free.

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3 w. ago The 27 investment pieces under £100 our fashion editors can't stop lusting after for autumn

Are you in a late-summer fashion slump? It's not quite cold enough for your autumn wardrobe, but your breezy dresses feel tired. Now's the time to invest in a couple of pick-me-up pieces

Economics

4 w. ago Six Flags’ slow summer leads to $100 million in losses as investors launch an investigation into ‘fraud’ at parks

Schall Law Firm is investigating whether Six Flags issued false or misleading statements or failed ot disclose information pertinent to investors.

Economics

4 w. ago Lloyds to introduce new £300 rule within days in UK bank first

The change will be introduced from next week across the UK

Economics

4 w. ago Shark quietly launches vacuum sale with huge discounts across a range of models

Shark has launched a massive summer sale , which includes a £100+ discount on Mrs Hinch 's favourite vacuum - the Shark Stratos Anti Hair Wrap Plus.

Politics

4 w. ago Misunderstanding UK parking rule could cost you £100 during a summer staycation

This little-known parking rule is catching motorists out, especially the staycation tourists, hitting them with an immediate £100 fine, experts say to research before parking up for your holiday

Economics