Lloyds warns car finance scandal could cost it £2bn
The bank has set aside an additional £800m, saying the number of eligible claims is expected to be higher than…
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Mortgage rates creep back up as lenders show caution
Average mortgage rates have increased month-on-month for the first time since February, says Moneyfacts.
Reeves urged to avoid ‘half-baked’ tax fixes in Budget
The think tank says the government should seize the opportunity to reform the tax system.
Dutch government takes control of China-owned chip firm
The move, which is aimed to protect supplies of technology, could raise tensions between the EU and China.
Homelessness deaths almost double in a year
Homelessness charity St Martins Trust says the year-on-year rise in deaths is “unforgivable”.
Paraguay – the Silicon Valley of South America?
The country hopes to build a big tech sector, fuelled by its vast amount of cheap hydroelectricity.
China accuses US of ‘double standards’ over tariff threat
Beijing says it could introduce “countermeasures” if the US President imposes an an additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports.
Greater Anglia transfers to public ownership
Greater Anglia describes renationalisation as a step towards a “simpler, more unified” rail network.
Trump directs Pentagon to ‘use all available funds’ to pay troops during shutdown
The president’s directive would ensure US military personnel don’t miss a scheduled paycheque next week.
I asked AI to plan my dream summer holiday. Here’s how it turned out
Holiday-makers say AI-powered chatbots really help organise where to go – but some things need double-checking.