China’s cars are coming — Britain needn't panic
A new battery plant sits on a Somerset field. It might make British carmakers more competitive, not weaker.
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BP’s proxy fight lays bare shareholder frictions as advisers and investors collide
Glass Lewis has urged investors to vote against BP’s chair. The dispute focuses on a climate resolution that was blocked. Shareholder unrest is now front
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Three UK value stocks for an ISA in 2026 as analysts eye 66%-plus gains
Analysts expect three UK stocks to climb at least 66% over the next year. Markets are quite volatile at the moment, with oil prices swinging and
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Stamp Duty 2026: Rates, First-Time Buyer Relief and How to Calculate What You Owe
Stamp Duty Land Tax — usually called stamp duty — is the tax you meet when you buy most property or land in England and Northern Ireland. Stamp duty often
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£380m government grant backs Agratas’ Somerset gigafactory as construction steps up
Government offers £380m to build Somerset gigafactory. The cash will help fund Agratas’ £4bn battery plant for Jaguar Land Rover. Business secretary Peter
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Mike Pyle: Why trust matters when public cash meets private housing
Mike Pyle is betting on trust. He says business and government must lean on it to build more affordable homes.
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Repurposed drugs and research breakthroughs shift the economics of ovarian cancer care
A pill for Cushing’s appears to lengthen life in a hard-to-treat ovarian cancer.
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Two‑year gilt yields surge to 5.668% as bidders pile in at DMO auction
Two‑year gilt yields jumped to 5.668% at a Debt Management Office sale. The auction drew more than £11 billion of bids for £4 billion on offer. Markets
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Soaring pump prices push US inflation to near two-year high
Pump prices have surged across the United States. Inflation has jumped to its highest level in almost two years, the BBC reports. Households are noticing
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Energy Price Cap April 2026: What You’ll Pay, How It’s Calculated and How to Switch
The energy price cap sets the maximum suppliers can charge per unit of gas and electricity for most households. In April 2026 the cap will affect
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Iran’s Potential Toll on Strait of Hormuz Could Unlock Billions from Global Oil Trade
Iran is reportedly considering charging tolls on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz—a chokepoint for about one-fifth of the world’s seaborne oil
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Constellation Brands Pulls 2028 Forecast Amid Uncertain Consumer Demand
Constellation Brands, the U.S. Brewer behind popular labels like Modelo and Corona, has retracted its fiscal 2028 guidance, citing a murky economic
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Boom in Dog TV Market Sparks Debate Over Viewer Engagement
Sales of television content tailored for dogs have surged in recent years, with pet owners increasingly investing in specialised programming. But the
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Bond Traders Brace for Turbulence Ahead of Inflation Data
Investors are nervously adjusting their bond market positions ahead of this week's important inflation data. Traders are changing their strategies to
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Universal Music Group Faces $64bn Takeover Bid from Bill Ackman's Pershing Square
Universal Music Group attracts a $64 billion takeover bid from Bill Ackman's Pershing Square amid streaming sector slowdown. Read more on Britherald.
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Dollar Weakens as Ceasefire Talks Cool Demand for Safe-Haven Currency
On Monday, the US dollar fell as hopes for a ceasefire in the Iran conflict eased demand for the currency, which investors usually turn to during global turmoil
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Goldman Sachs Warns of Lingering Economic Damage from Iran Conflict Amid Copper Market Concerns
Lloyd Blankfein, former CEO and current senior chairman of Goldman Sachs, has sounded a stark warning about the prolonged fallout from the war involving Iran, c
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IEA Urges Against Fuel Hoarding as It Unleashes Historic Oil Reserves Amid Iran Conflict
The International Energy Agency announced its biggest-ever release of emergency oil stocks to tackle the huge supply shock from the Iran conflict. But it warns
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Waitrose Employee of 17 Years Dismissed After Intervening in Easter Egg Theft
Walker Smith, a shop assistant at a Waitrose branch in Clapham Junction, has lost his job after trying to stop a shoplifter who had stolen a bag full of Lindt G
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Council Tax Bands 2026: How Much You Pay, Discounts, and How to Appeal
Millions of households across Britain still face council tax as a major expense. As we approach 2026, understanding how council tax bands are determined, what y
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Inside the Mountain Set to Power Britain’s Renewable Future
Deep inside a Scottish mountain, engineers are carving out a cavern that could transform Britain's energy storage. The project aims to create the country’s larg
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ISA Allowance 2026: Types, Limits, and the Best Strategy for Tax-Free Savings
In the UK, ISAs are still a popular way to save and invest without paying tax. As 2026 approaches, understanding the latest ISA allowances, the different types
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Closure of Strait of Hormuz Threatens UK Food and Medicine Supplies Amid Rising Costs
Experts warn that the near shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route, could lead to shortages of essential medicines and food in the UK. Wee
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Gold Prices Climb Amid Fed's Hawkish Stance and Trump’s Signals on Iran Conflict
Gold surged after dipping to its lowest level in over a month, buoyed by a softer dollar and reports that President Trump might consider ending US military acti
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Apple’s Irish Subsidiary Fined £390,000 for Breaching UK Sanctions on Russian Streaming Service
Apple’s European operations have hit a regulatory snag. Its Irish subsidiary, Apple Distribution International (ADI), has been slapped with a £390,000 fine by t
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