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Sipps give you control over your pension investments. The best Sipp provider will be low-cost, while offering what you need to reach your goals. See our top picks.

Investors approve Czech Sphinx's £3.6bn Royal Mail bid: Postal service falls into foreign hands for first time

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Daniel Kretinsky (pictured), an energy tycoon nicknamed the 'Czech Sphinx', swooped on Royal Mail with a £3.6bn offer for the company last year.

Warning 300,000 could lose heating and hot water when meters are switched off in just two months

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Energy firms admitted current rates of replacement mean it is likely thousands of Radio Teleswitching System (RTS) meters will not be upgraded in time.

Europeans must do more to boost pharma or risk losing jobs and investment to the US, warns GSK boss

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The pharma giant's chief exec Emma Walmsley (pictured) said European nations faced 'tough choices' on investment'.

Labour's postal sell-out: Did we learn nothing from the financial vandalism of our water firms? asks ALEX BRUMMER

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Assured by undertakings from Czech sphinx Daniel Kretinsky, 80% of shareholders voted in favour of his £3.6bn purchase of Royal Mail owner IDS.

Barclays boss warns of slowdown in dealmaking and lending due to Trump's tariffs

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The bank, led by chief exec CS Venkatakrishnan (pictured) was boosted by frenetic trading activity as Trump's trade policies wreaked havoc on global markets.

MARKET WATCH: Animal genetics firm Genus helps blue chips extend winning streak after FDA win

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Shares in FTSE 250-listed Genus jumped 16.1%, or 256p, to 1842p after a key product won approval from the US Food and Drug Administration.

Aston Martin cuts US exports as tariffs batter car industry: Mercedes, Stellantis and VW also sound the alarm over Trump trade war turmoil

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The car industry was rocked when Trump announced a 25% charge on vehicle and part imports in a bid to ramp up domestic manufacturing.

Shares in social media giant Snap dive after it ditches forecasts due to Donald Trump's trade war

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Snap, which owns photo messaging app Snapchat, stoked fears that advertisers are cutting spending because of tariffs.

Frozen tax thresholds will drag MORE people into child benefit tax trap

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Former Chancellor Jeremy Hunt raised the threshold at which the government starts to claw back child benefit from £50,000 to £60,000, last year.

The shocking real impact of the M&S hack and what it could mean for the future of the store... and your investments: ANNE ASHWORTH

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The cyber attack on Marks & Spencer, reported to have been carried out by a gang of teenage hackers, has sent a ripple of fear through the high street and spread dismay among investors.

The best buy-to-let mortgages for landlords: Should they fix or risk a tracker?

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We share the best buy-to-let mortgage rates for both personal name and limited company mortgages. These rates were the best deals sourced as of 30 April 2025.

Two in three Premium Bonds holders have NEVER won a prize

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Premium Bonds are loved by more than 22m people for the thrill of the lottery-style prize draw which offers the chance to win £1m.

All UK government vehicles must be EVs by 2027 - but NOT Keir Starmer's gas-guzzling Range Rover

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All central government cars and vans must be zero emissions by the end of 2027 - two years earlier than ministers will impose a ban on sales of new petrol and diesel passenger cars.

What next for mortgage rates?

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The lowest fixed rate mortgage deals are now below 4 per cent - and there is a growing expectation that rates may fall slightly further.

Aston Martin DBX S: British brand's super SUV gets faster - here's how much it'll cost

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Its acceleration time from a standstill to 62mph is a jaw-dropping 3.3 seconds. It will hit 124mph in 7.3 seconds and has a limited top speed of 193mph.

HMRC rule change set to catch-out landlords: Thousands will soon need to report income and expenses every three months

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Landlords are being urged to prepare for a major overhaul in how they report their income to HMRC.

Major car maker to cut jobs as part of a £1.4bn cost-saving drive as tariffs and EV sales slump weigh heavy

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It said the move will 'protect profitability and drive structural efficiencies on direct and indirect costs'.

Post Office extends deal with banks and building societies to provide cash access until 2030

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A new five-year banking deal has been announced between banks and building societies and the Post Office today.

A third have £5,000 sitting in bank accounts earning zero interest - how to get paid instead

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Some 29m people are missing out on £20bn pounds in interest by leaving money languishing in current accounts, research from Paragon Bank reveals.

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