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MARKET REPORT: Quiz's future looks 'shaky' amid festive sales slumpShares plunged 43.2 per cent, or 2.3p, to 3.04p after it said both online and in-store traffic suffered a 'marked decline' during the important trading month of November.
How you can cash in on DEAL MANIA nowSo attractive are the valuations of UK shares at present that some analysts argue that 'everything is for sale'.
Second Gatwick runway 'vital' for UK growthIn a letter seen by us, more than 50 business groups urged Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander to support plans to use the northern runway full time.
ALEX BRUMMER: Miliband is missing the nuclear buttonThere are real questions as to how hard Miliband is driving the atomic power agenda.
Thames Water bid could see struggling firm split upBritain's biggest water supplier is scrambling for a multi-billion-pound emergency cash injection to avoid a taxpayer bailout.
US unemployment rise paves way for Fed rate cutThe increase from 4.1 per cent gives the country's central bank leeway to cut, even though overall job numbers were better than expected.
What happened behind the curtains at Jaguar's relaunch: RAY MASSEY on the controversy over a carHaving covered this week's Jaguar controversy, let me take you for a secret peek behind the company's car-launch curtain to reveal what really went on.
Major British cities want you to pay more to park a big car or SUV- are Paris-style charges on the way?A number of councils including Cardiff and Bristol are looking into new systems for parking charges that would charge large cars such as SUVs more.
Why the super-wealthy in Britain are getting richer slower than their US counterpartsIn Britain, the share of the top 1% in household wealth has inched up by only a single percentage point since 1980.
Death of the interest-only mortgage? They will make up just 2% of home loans by 2034The number of outstanding interest-only home loans has fallen by 70% over the past decade - but can they still be a useful financial tool?
Bitcoin tipped to rocket to $120,000 early next year after Trump chooses pro-crypto chairman of the US financial regulatorBitcoin broke through the $100,000 barrier after Trump announced he will appoint pro-Crypto Paul Atkins (pictured), as chairman of the Securities & Exchange Commission.
New first-time buyer mortgage allows borrowing up to 5.5 times incomeFirst-time buyers might be able to borrow up to £66,000 more on average thanks to a new mortgage on offer with Leeds Building Society.
SMALL CAP MOVERS: Quiz becomes the latest victim of retail sector woesQuiz fell victim to the retail sector's wider woes in November as a "marked drop" in footfall weighed on sales and prompted a warning that fresh funding may be needed ahead.
Bosses 'immediately reacted' to Autumn Budget with job cuts, data suggestsRachel Reeves's £25billion National Insurance raid on employers has been criticised by some businesses, which will pay 1.2% more per employee from April.
I'm a trainee solicitor who almost fell for gift card ruse when a scammer impersonated my boss on emailAlex, who didn't want to give his real name, almost fell victim to a scammer posing as his boss one that could have seen him lose hundreds of pounds.
House prices reach new record high as average home worth £15k more than a year agoThe mortgage lender recorded the biggest monthly increase of the year in November with average prices rising 1.4%.
Aviva set to buy Direct Line as insurance giant prepares sweetened £3.6bn dealDirect Line is set to back a sweetened £3.6billion takeover by Aviva after the insurance giant's first offer was rejected.
Marks & Spencer plan to knock down flagship Oxford Street store approvedDeputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has approved the proposals for the central London shop after a three-year planning row.
Should you buy into the Alliance Witan mega investment trust? The INVESTMENT ANALYST verdictThomas McMahon, of Kepler Partners, looks at the newly merged Alliance Witan mega investment trust and whether it is a global fund that's worth backing.
Huge number of motorists driving illegally due to poor eyesight - when was the last time you had an eye test?We can reveal a staggering one million people are estimated to be driving illegally because their eyesight is below the UK legal minimum requirement.
Could the state pension end up being means-tested before I get it?I know these are only rumours, but it concerns me that it could happen before I reach retirement age, especially after the winter fuel payment removal and inheritance tax changes.
Is it cheaper to use an electric blanket or put on my central heating?Whichever way you slice it, an electric throw clearly costs a tiny fraction of the cost of turning your central heating on.
Only 3% of electric vehicle owners would go back to a fossil fuel carZap-Map surveyed 3,746 EV owners for its annual survey to gauge insights into behaviours, attitudes and satisfaction of EV drivers. We reveal the results.
Women of a certain age? They're a major force: Gregg Wallace's jibe shows grave ignorance, says ALEX BRUMMERChancellor Rachel Reeves and ECB boss Christine Lagarde (pictured) are part of an impressive cohort that makes a growing contribution to our affluence.
Three and Vodafone merger will form UK's largest mobile network: What does it mean for you?The merger would see 27 million customers brought together under one roof - but will the service customers receive get better and will it affect their bills?
A major bank just cut its mortgage rates by up to 0.39%: Will they fall further?A major high street bank has announced it will cut mortgage rates by up to 0.39 percentage points.
CMC Invest launches a flexible Isa - here's how it compares to rivals as it becomes the latest platform to offer tax-free accountThe cash Isa best buy battle has been hotting up for some time - but it has not been driven by the banks or building societies.
Electric vehicles made up a QUARTER of new car sales in November but still fall short of Government targets despite £4bn worth of discountingEV sales rose for the eleventh consecutive month in November and accounted for 25.1% of all sales. However, industry bosses say the market is being propped up by 'unsustainable' price cuts.
How to make a fortune from the Christmas Party: A top City boss reveals the hidden tricks to give your career a boost - and the behaviour she'd NEVER tolerateOf all the aspects of my job that fill me with dread, there is one horror like no other. Yes, I am talking about the Office Christmas Party (OCP). It is exquisite torture.
When will interest rates fall? Forecasts for a base rate cutInterest rates are likely to be cut four time next year, according to the governor of the Bank of England.
Hundreds of thousands of drivers could be invalidating insurance by having this common feature fitted to their car...One motorist has been left with a six-figure bill when his insurer refused to pay out on a claim and cancelled his policy because it had not been listed as a 'modification'.
We pick the five most extraordinary cars in Bernie Ecclestone's £300m collection listed for saleF1 Supremo Bernie Ecclestone's car collection - 'the most important race car collection in the world' - is up for sale. But which cars are the crown jewels? Here are our picks.
How rich are YOUR neighbours? Disposable income levels in cities across Britain revealedResidents in Brighton have the highest amount of disposable income of people in any city in Britain, data seen by This is Money reveals.
I paid Opodo for refundable flights, so where's my refund - and have I paid for a 'membership'? CRANE ON THE CASEThe trip had to be cancelled days before departure because my wife was unwell, and we should have got a £459 refund - but but the online travel agent fobs me off with excuses.
Tesla reveals free 2024 holiday update to get drivers in the mood for Christmas - is it worth downloading?Tesla has announced a host of over-the-air software updates to inject a bit of festive fun into the run up to Christmas - including a new Apple Watch app.
Bank of England governor expects FOUR interest rate cuts next year: What would it mean for mortgage and savings rates?The governor of the Bank of England has said there are likely to be four interest rate cuts next year as inflation falls away.
Number of households receiving government heat pump grants worth up to £7,500 rises 204% in a yearThe latest figures show that a record 7,090 households got a Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in the period from August to October 2024.
Searches for used Jaguars have spiked since its radical rebrand as buyers hunt for 'Jags they've always known'Auto Trader says it has seen an increase in motorists looking for used Jags since the iconic British brand unveiled its contentious new brand identity on 19 November.
Big banks slash time to lock in new fixed rate mortgages - with one moving from six months to just threeBanks are reducing amount of time customers can lock in a new mortgage rate ahead of their current deal ending.
Can I get an interest-only mortgage? My payments are set to soar £400 per month: DAVID HOLLINGWORTH repliesMy wife and I are worried about the prospect of paying the extra cost given that since we took out the last mortgage we have had two children. Is interest-only a viable short-term fix?
Is selling a house at Christmas really a terrible idea? Five property experts have their sayWe're desperate to move and have a baby on the way - but we've been told we should wait until the new year to put our house on the market. Is that right?
Do YOU live in Britain's most miserable town? Rightmove reveals this Berkshire spot is the unhappiest place...More than 35,000 people were asked what they thought of their town or city - and this one received the lowest score.
Ultimate guide to Bitcoin: How and what to buy, how to protect yourself... and if you can make a fortuneBitcoin's booming price has prompted a surging interest in cryptocurrencies, with growing numbers tempted to join what is being called the 'digital goldrush'.
My granddaughter fell for a £2,000 tax refund scam but Chase bank won't cover her losses: SALLY SORTS ITMy 21-year-old granddaughter was the victim of a scam in July, losing nearly £2,000. Please could you help as her bank, Chase, doesn't want to know. Sally Hamilton replies...
How banks decide if you get your money back if something goes wrong: ADELE COOKE goes inside Nationwide and reveals what gets your claim rejectedThe Swindon office is a hive of activity as members of Nationwide's 16-strong chargeback unit work together - or alone if the case is straightforward - to resolve customer claims.
My son will fritter away the inheritance from grandad - can I pay off his university fees with it instead?I'm concerned that my son will fritter away the small amount left to him. Can I pay it off his university fees or accommodation directly?
Tricks to turbocharge your loyalty card points - and little-known ruses to squeeze extra from Nectar and ClubcardWe have unearthed the best strategies to get the most out of the top loyalty schemes: Tesco Clubcard, Sainsbury's Nectar and Boots Advantage Card.
Will private e-scooter ownership soon be made legal? Here are the arguments for and against...Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has said the government will 'absolutely' press ahead with legislating zero-emission electric scooters.
Can I make Royal Mail pay for a gift I posted to my sister in Scotland that never arrived? DEAN DUNHAM repliesI posted a present to my sister in Scotland and it never arrived. It wasn't sent via registered post, but I do have the receipt from the Post Office.
I fear time has come to ditch NS&I before a rates avalanche, says SYLVIA MORRISThe grinches at NS&I have been dishing out massive cuts in its rates and prize fund in a desperate bid to stem the wall of money coming its way.
NS&I cuts more savings rates with new issues of these two and three year fixesNS&I has launched new issues of its fixed-rate bonds with terms of two and three years.
SpaceTech investor Seraphim eyes boost from second Trump presidencyThe arrival of another Donald Trump presidency in the US could signal interstellar returns for London-listed Seraphim Space.
Ford's best-selling Puma goes fully electric - will the £30k Gen-E be an EV that entices buyers?Last year's best-selling car is going electric. New Puma Gen-E deliveries are due Spring 2025. So what's new and what's different for the compact crossover?
Ofgem delays smart meter reforms that could save households £214m a YEARThe changes would mean energy firms have to tally up bills every half an hour for all homes with smart meters - but they now won't come in until later in 2025.
Nationwide hikes monthly fee on its FlexPlus current account by 38% to £18 - should you now ditch it?Nationwide has hiked the fee on its FlexPlus account by £5 pounds brining the monthly charge to £18 a month.
Best cash Isa rates 2024: Our pick of the five top dealsWe pick our five favourite cash Isas for savers. This is essential reading to help you choose a top savings account for your money that can also protect you from tax.
House prices record largest monthly gain in two and a half yearsRobert Gardner, Nationwide's chief economist, said the rise was down to improvements in household finances.
I want to start using my log burner - how do I avoid getting a massive fine?I have never used a log stove before and don't want to fall foul of the various rules I understand now regulate these stoves.
The cryptocurrencies that experts expect to soar: As Bitcoin hits levels to tempt even cautious investors, these are the five best investment bets... and five more that AREN'T worth the riskCryptocurrencies are booming once again. Bitcoin , the original example of digital money, hit a record high of $99,830 (£79,541) per coin earlier this month.
Should I release cash from my home to become a buy-to-let landlord?If I switched to an interest-only mortgage on my home, I could cut the monthly costs to a level where I could easily cope - and even make a solid return.
The rule change that means you CAN avoid inheritance tax: Here's everything you need to know about the new loophole that's opening up - and whether it's right for youNo matter how much you hate inheritance tax or believe it to be unfair, there is little you can do to protect your loved ones from paying it on significant assets you pass down to them.
What next for mortgage rates?Mortgage rates have been heading higher in recent weeks, with big lenders reversing some of the cuts made in prior months.
Best stocks & shares Isas: Pick the right investment accountChoosing the right investing platform is crucial but a wealth of choice can leave investors scratching their heads. We pick some of the best.
50 of the best funds and investment trusts: Our experts reveal their top ideasWe asked trusted experts to recommend the best funds that cover different investment sectors - and included This is Money's selection of active and passive options too.
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Winter recession fears for GermanyOfficial figures showed that industrial production unexpectedly fell 1 per cent compared to the previous month.
Speeding tickets soar to record high with 7,400 dished out every single day - as drivers treated like 'cash cows'Official data showed 2,715,000 fixed penalty notices were issued for speeding in 2023 - the equivalent of more than 7,400 every day and up nearly nine per cent on 2022 levels.
RAY MASSEY: Thrills and no frills from Jeep's AvengerRunning on 17in wheels, my Jeep Avenger Petrol, in Altitude trim, is powered by a fuel-efficient 100hp 1.2litre petrol engine that offers an official average fuel efficiency of 50.4mpg.
MARKET REPORT: Future soars as results make for good readingThe firm also expressed confidence in meeting current market expectations for 2025, even though full-year 2024 profit slumped by 25%.
The Pope's new wheels! His Holiness is gifted a 'G-Wagon popemobile' made especially for him - and it's all-electricPope Francis has a new set of wheels to roll around the Vatican - and it's an electric G-Wagon made specifically for His Holiness.
Half of bosses 'to cut jobs and raise prices' after Labour's £25bn National Insurance raid on employersFrasers Group is the latest to condemn Rachel Reeves' £40bn of tax hikes amid fears her plans will stifle growth and threaten jobs.
Aviva lifts offer for rival insurer Direct Line to £3.4bn - 4.4% higher than its original rejected bidDeliberations over the fresh offer are ongoing and there is no certainty that Direct Line's bosses would accept the new bid, Bloomberg reported.
Vodafone's £16.5bn mega-merger with Three gets the green light from the competition regulatorThe CMA cleared the way for the £16.5bn tie-up on condition both companies invest billions in the UK's 5G mobile network as well as cap prices on low-cost mobile plans.
A firm ringing the changes: Vodafone has changed the narrative for UK and global takeovers, says ALEX BRUMMERVodafone has overcome historical analysis, among competition authorities, that more wireless competitors in a marketplace must be better for consumers.
Card Factory enters US market with $25m Garven takeoverThe US gifts and celebration essentials market is the biggest of its kind globally, according to Card Factory, with an estimated value of around $70billion.
BUSINESS LIVE: Bitcoin hits $100,000; Vodafone-Three gets green light; Frasers takes Budget hitAmong the companies with reports and trading updates today are Vodafone, Frasers, AJ Bell, Warpaint London and Watches of Switzerland.
Britons stash £2trn in bank accounts - but returns only a third of what they would gain from investingBritons have been hoarding cash in bank accounts in 2024, lured by higher interest rates and relative safety in a year characterised by political uncertainty.
Frasers Group blames Budget for lower profit guidanceMike Ashley's retail empire now anticipates its adjusted pre-tax profits will total £550million to £600million this financial year, having previously forecast they would be £575million to £625million.
Housebuilding in decline again as high borrowing costs hit demandRobust demand for commercial and civil engineering projects offset the contraction in residential house-building, the PMI data revealed.
Watchdog approves £15bn Vodafone-Three UK deal despite higher bills fearsBritain's competition regulator has approved the £15billion merger of Three UK and Vodafone, clearing the way for the creation of the country's biggest mobile operator.
How much will stamp duty cost first-time buyers from April - and can they still buy a home before it kicks in?In a few months' time, a first-time buyer could go from paying no stamp duty on a £425,000 home to £6,205. Can they still get in under the wire?
Police investigating reports that Boohoo bosses were stalked amid claims of 'corporate espionage'Greater Manchester and Kent police are investigating reports of stalking offences, including incidents 'involving serious alarm/distress'.
Gold miner backed by property tycoon Nick Candy snaps up rival in £90m dealMetals Exploration, in which Candy (pictured with wife Holly Valance) owns a 38% stake, swooped on Condor Gold with a bid offering £67.5m up front in cash and shares.
Boost for FTSE as investors pile into UK shares: But £317m inflow may be temporary reprieveFigures from funds network Calastone provided a rare positive for London-listed shares as the market enjoyed inflows for the first time since May 2021.
Korean crisis in abeyance - now let's hope Trump goes easy with the tariffs, says ALEX BRUMMERSince the Korean war ended in 1953 South Korea has advanced from an underdeveloped nation to an emerging market and a member of the OECD.
MARKET REPORT: Protein drink company bulks up on fresh ratingApplied Nutrition, founded by Liverpool scaffolder Thomas Ryder (pictured), has been losing weight as it drifted lower following its market debut in October.
Analysts 'unimpressed' as Learning Technologies agrees £802m takeoverAIM-listed Learning Technologies has finally agreed to a £802million takeover by a US private equity firm after a long-running pursuit.
London-listed WPP to lose global advertising crown to French rivalIt will be the first time a French holding company has been the number one ad business and comes two years before Publicis celebrates its 100th anniversary.
Drax Group finance chief to retire after three years with power generatorAndy Skelton joined Drax as its finance boss in January 2019, replacing interim CFO Dan Jones, following a three-year stint at financial markets software developer Fidessa Group.
Meet the 'special' fund manager who made a 605% gain in 13 years - what ANTHONY BOLTON has to say about investing nowWhen the email came in, I nearly dismissed it. Yet another press release, I thought, to add to the hundreds I receive every day.
New car buyers stung an extra £417 on average for road tax next year when Labour's vehicle excise duty hikes arriveFirst-year VED rates for all new petrol and diesel cars will double from April as part of a 'stealth tax' on fossil fuelled motors from 1 April 2025.
Ford's Halewood plant starts making EV power units for 70% of electric cars sold in Europe - securing 700 UK jobsFord's Halewood plant starts production of eDrive units today - powering 70% of Ford EVs in Europe including its new Puma Gen-E.
Natwest set to return to full private ownership in first half of next year after 2008 taxpayer rescueNatwest, led by chief exec Paul Thwaite (pictured), became the most visible UK victim of the financial crisis in 2008, when it was known as RBS.
Reeves must unlock the magic of AI if she wants to meet her growth targets, says ALEX BRUMMEROne of the few positive parts of the budget was a commitment to make permanent the Tory policy of 'full expensing' for companies investing in new plant and equipment.
'I'm not going anywhere', insists ITV boss Carolyn McCall amid speculation she is planning to step downMcCall (pictured) is determined to see through the transformation of the broadcaster into a British production powerhouse and premium streaming service.
One vehicle stolen every five minutes in England and Wales in 2024, police data revealsThere were 72,888 vehicles reported stolen between January and September 2024, according to 39 of the 43 police forces responding to an FOI request.
Elon Musk's Space X rockets up to a £275bn valuation as it mulls plans for a fundraisingSpaceX, which Elon Musk founded in 2001, is considering an offer for insiders to sell shares which would allow early backers to cash out.
Pub giant Marston's predicts a bumper Christmas after sale of its brewing businessMarston's hailed brisk trading over the past six weeks with sales up 3.9% on the same period last year while Christmas bookings are 'ahead' of 2023.
MARKET REPORT: Warhammer leads Games Workshop into FTSE 100The company was valued at £4.7bn at the close of trading last night, having seen its shares soar 43% this year and 2500% over the past decade.
French political turmoil a boost for London as government in Paris teeters on brinkInvestors should shy away from Paris as the French government teeters on the brink of collapse, according to Mark Austin, a partner at law firm Latham & Watkins.
Listing on the London stock market is 'not rational', says Revolut boss as he takes another swipe at the UKNikolay Storonsky (pictured), who runs the online bank, said the British market was 'much worse' than its counterpart in the US.
Elon Musk vows to fight as his record-breaking £80bn Tesla pay deal is rejected againIn a ruling that infuriated the billionaire chief exec of Tesla, a Delaware court rejected the pay deal for a second time - despite shareholders approving it.
City watchdog paves the way for £50bn Shein float despite human rights concernsFCA boss Nikhil Rathi said the decisions on listings are based on company disclosures and not 'every aspect of their corporate behaviour'.
Saxo's 'outrageous' 2025 predictions: Trump 2.0 blows up the dollarEvery year, online investment and trading platform Saxo Bank posts its 'outrageous predictions' for the following year. This is a series of events that, while highly unlikely, 'could just happen'.
Wealth preservation trusts can protect you and turn a profit - but which should you back?Investors are looking at the capital preservation trusts. These aim to provide a buffer when stock markets turn stormy and global conflicts mount.
EasyJet shares jump as analysts eye profit boost from falling fuel costsEasyJet shares rose on Tuesday after a broker issued an upgrade on expectations that the airline's profits will benefit from lower fuel costs next year.
Car crash victim payouts could fall by MILLIONS of pounds from 2025 - here's whyGovernment changes to the Ogden rate mean personal injury claimants will be forced to get by with smaller lump payments.
Jaguar bosses break silence on woke backlash as new Type 00 electric concept car is unveiledSpeaking at the Type 00 EV concept's launch in Miami in the early hours, managing director Rawdon Glover (inset top) said: 'We want to be bold and disruptive'.
SSP shares surge as profits top £200m despite European disruptionThe food service firm revealed its operating profits climbed by 32 per cent to £206million in the year ending September following strong results across all regions except Continental Europe.
Are YOU at risk from the hidden pension killer?They are meant to protect the pension pots of millions of workers from the ups and downs of the stock market as they approach retirement age. Experts say precisely the opposite is happening.
Venture capital trusts have backed British businesses for 30 years... but should you invest in one?VCTs offer investors the chance to back innovative British firms they wouldn't ordinarily be able to access - but they also come with a hefty helping of risk.
Retail 'golden quarter' under pressure as sales disappoint again in NovemberRetailers faced lacklustre sales again in November as weak consumer confidence continues to weigh on the sector's 'golden quarter'.
Marston's profits soar with pub group's festive bookings already ahead of last yearMarston's is preparing for a bumper festive season with Christmas bookings already ahead of 2023, as the pub group caps a year of solid profit growth.
Jaguar's new EV officially revealed: Type 00 comes in Miami Pink or London Blue - would YOU snap one up?Officially called the 'Type 00', the new vehicle is a monumentally-styled and proportioned two-seat fast-back coupe stretching more than four metres.
On The Beach 'frustrated' by delays to reform of ATOL customer protection rulesOn The Beach said it remained 'frustrated' by ongoing delays to the Air Travel Organiser's Licence reforms, as it published its latest annual results and saw its share price surge.
Neglect imperils Royal Mail: Government should have learned from the Thames Water disaster, says ALEX BRUMMERInvestors are concerned that the Government and the board of Royal Mail-owner IDS, will allow the postal service to be sold to Daniel Kretinsky (pictured).
Car industry suffers another breakdown: Vauxhall-owner Stellantis shares plunge as boss quitsStellantis's stock, tumbled 6.3% to its lowest level in more than two years after boss Carlos Tavares (pictured), dramatically resigned on Sunday.
Political turmoil in France sends euro tumbling and borrowing costs soaring as manufacturing crisis deepensThe market turbulence came as Right-wing and Left-wing parties said they would back a no-confidence motion against prime minister Michel Barnier.
Cinemas boom as ticket sales soar: Brits shrug off the economic gloom to splurge on entertainmentSpending at the big screen was 23% up on last year thanks to blockbusters including Gladiator II, Wicked and Paddington In Peru (pictured).
Gold miner Metals Exploration closes in on £90m deal to buy rival CondorThe announcement came after we revealed Metals - which is 38% owned by Nick Candy (pictured with wife Holly Valance) - was prepared to go hostile in the bid.
Thames Water brings in turnaround specialists as it battles to stave off collapse and renationalisationThe stricken company has appointed Julian Gething in the newly created role of chief restructuring officer as it seeks to cut a deal with creditors.
Wealth manager St James's Place to cut 500 jobs as part of a £200m cost-cutting driveSt James's Place plans to cut about one-sixth of its 3,200 corporate staff, it revealed in an internal memo first reported by the trade outlet Citywire.
No more tax raids, pleads AIM boss after the junior market was targeted in Rachel Reeves's BudgetAim was hit when the Chancellor halved the inheritance tax relief available on shares in the junior market from 100% to 50%.
MARKET REPORT: Budget battering goes on for Britain's builders amid fears of higher interest ratesLatest figures show house prices last month were 3.7% higher than a year earlier - the largest increase since November 2022.
Jaguar is blasted on social media as under-fire manufacturer's 'ugly' fuchsia concept car is leaked after disastrous brand re-launchWith the images doing the rounds on social media, people have already likened the car's colour and extended body to the Panthermobile in Pink Panther.
Electric car range problems could be solved by new solar paint that charges them from the skies... But it won't be available for 15 YEARSMercedes is developing a solar paint that generates enough electricity to power a car, bringing an end to what is known as 'range anxiety'.
Motor finance scandal and other misconduct to cost lenders £25bnSam Woods, the Bank's deputy governor, said it was not considered to be a risk for UK financial stability.
Mothercare swings to loss amid subdued sales in the Middle EastThe children's products retailer reported a £1.8million pre-tax loss for the 26 weeks ending 28 September, against a £1.7million profit over the comparable period last year.
Are 20mph speed limits coming to roads near you? Councils propose blanket restrictions that could affect MILLIONS of driversNew 20mph blanket speed limits could be introduced across the UK, including in Birmingham and Scotland, affecting millions of drivers.
How moving to be close to my daughter cost me £50,000 of my pension: More than 400,000 pensioners like Anne are missing out... here's how to know if YOU are oneFor her 100th birthday on December 20, war veteran Anne Puckridge wants more than some cake and a telegram from the King. She wants the Government to change its policy on 'frozen pensions'.
Jaguar's new electric vision leaked hours before official unveiling: Concept car breaks cover - and it's very pinkImages of the futuristic GT car, dubbed the 'Design Vision Concept' ahead of its full reveal at Miami Art Week in the early hours (1am UK time), have been shared on online forums.
BAE Systems to hire 2,400 apprentices and graduates in 2025Europe's largest defence company said the numbers in training will be equivalent to 15% of its total workforce.
Topps Tiles defends strategy amid critical letter from prominent investorMS Galleon, which owns a 29.9 per cent stake in Britain's largest tile retailer, warned the business was in 'significant danger' of losing further market share to rivals.
Premium Bond saver wins £100k with holding of just £505 in December drawFor the December draw, the average holding of those who won £100,000 in the NS&I product was £41,141.
Stellantis boss Carlos Tavares resigns amid rift in board just days after announcing closure of Vauxhall's Luton van factoryCarlos Tavares, 66, who had led Stellantis since it formed in 2021, sensationally departed with immediate effect over the weekend.
My 86-year-old mum gave me £90k: Is this 'deprivation of assets' if she needs care?Will the money invested in our rental property have to be handed back to pay for any ongoing care for my mother? Lawyer Ben Tyer, pictured, replies.
Should we insist pension tax relief is used to invest in UK companies? STEVE WEBB repliesWould it cause any fundamental issues if the rules were altered to ensure this happened?
Peter Andre hit the big time at 16 and nearly squandered his new-found riches. Now he says he's lucky to have a wife who wants him to spend LESS, not more...Singer, songwriter and actor Peter Andre was born in the UK in 1973. In 1989 he hit the big time at 16 when he won a AU$146,000 recording contract.
NatWest boss PAUL THWAITE on the £35bn secret weapon to save the UK economyMid-market firms, which employ between 100 and 2,500 people, have over the past decade consistently grown at a faster pace than the economy as a whole.
Mid-market firms can add £35bn to economy, predicts NatWestPaul Thwaite, the bank's chief executive, has today led calls for a 'step change' to help these companies, which already add £420billion in value to the economy each year.
One in five have squabbled with family over inheritance... here's why it pays to be transparentWhile inheritance disputes can create major rifts within families, they can also prove eye-wateringly expensive.
RUTH SUNDERLAND: Labour letting down High StreetShopkeepers in Rachel Reeves' own constituency are furious - and fearful - because of the costs heaped upon them in the Budget.
Tycoons cross swords over gold miner takeoverThe showdown involves two of Britain's best-known tycoons, with property magnate Nick Candy and Jim Mellon locking horns over the listed gold miners.
Last hope of Royal Mail rescue lies in... BrusselsThe investigation by EU competition watchdogs comes as scrutiny of Daniel Kretinsky's business links to Russia intensifies.
I'm so angry, I want to ban Rachel Reeves from my grocer shop: After that controversial Budget, how business owners in her own backyard REALLY feel about the ChancellorRaymond Sutcliffe is fuming. 'I didn't know Rachel Reeves had been in here as a customer,' says the greengrocer, who owns one of the oldest shops in the Chancellor's constituency in Leeds.
Nicola's 9 to 5: I'm supposed to be the boss - so where's MY pay rise?My firm wants me to be the leader of a small team. I am keen to progress, but there's not a lot of extra money, and no one has talked about training.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Scorching return...steam tech pioneer Spirax Group is a hot tipRecent disappointment has sent the stock spiralling down from £161 to £71. They should rise from here, making this a good time to buy.
POLAR CAPITAL GLOBAL FINANCIALS TRUST: Make money from the big banksThe trust has more than half of its assets in the United States. It is run by Nick Brind, George Barrow and Tom Dorne who are brimming with experience of running financial funds.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS UPDATE: Renew has rocketed more than tenfold - and there should be more to comeExisting shareholders should hang on to their stock. Long-term investors might also take a close look at this one.
Direct Line founder Sir Peter Wood says Aviva must raise its offerDirect Line rejected Aviva's £3.3billion bid, whereby shareholders would receive £1.12p a share in cash and 0.28 of a new Aviva share for every Direct Line share held.
