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Babcock profits jump 19% in strong first half

Defence giant Babcock reports a 19% profit rise to £201.1m, driven by nuclear and marine sectors. The FTSE-100 firm confirms it's on track to meet full-year targets. Read more.

Middletons Steakhouse Saved, 159 Jobs Secured

Middletons Steakhouse & Grill rescued from administration by its shareholders, safeguarding all 159 jobs across its seven restaurants in England. Read the full story.

Labour's new £300 EV tax for 9,900-mile drivers

Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to introduce a new pay-per-mile car tax. Drivers covering 9,900 miles annually could face an extra £300 charge, raising concerns over EV uptake.

71% Support New 3p Pay-Per-Mile UK Car Tax

Chancellor Rachel Reeves proposes a 3p pay-per-mile car tax under a new VED+ system. 71% of Britons support EV drivers contributing to road costs. Discover the impact.

Eubank Jr vs Benn 2: UK Start Time & How to Watch

Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn clash in their highly anticipated rematch tonight at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Get the UK start time, how to watch on DAZN, and full fight card details.

Reeves' Budget: Fuel Duty Hike and New EV Charges

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to target motorists in the Autumn Budget with a potential £100 annual fuel duty increase and new pay-per-mile charges for electric vehicles. Discover the full impact.

Pension cap to hit private sector workers hardest

Thousands of UK private sector workers earning over £40,000 face retirement losses exceeding £20,000 under Labour's proposed salary sacrifice cap. Discover how this policy change could impact your pension pot.

UK drivers face £340 pay-per-mile tax bill

New pay-per-mile car tax charges could cost drivers up to £340 a year. Experts warn of a 'wicked problem' as public EV charging costs become a major barrier to adoption.

Pay-per-mile tax to monitor drivers more closely

Labour's new pay-per-mile car tax system, expected on November 26, could see insurance premiums rise as drivers face closer mileage monitoring. Experts warn against underestimating mileage.

Klarna cashback for 11 million UK customers

Klarna introduces a new cashback feature, allowing 11 million UK customers to earn up to 10% back at major retailers like Boots and JD Sports just in time for Christmas shopping.

Reeves urged to scrap crippling alcohol tax hike

Wine and Spirit Trade Association calls on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to freeze alcohol duty as 4.5% hike could add £1 to bottle prices, fuelling inflation and hurting hospitality.

Tesco Bank shuts Clubcard Pay+ account

Tesco Bank announces closure of its Clubcard Pay+ and Round Up accounts from April 2026. Customers advised to move funds and continue earning points with standard Clubcard.

Drivers face 18p per mile before new road tax

Analysis reveals petrol drivers already pay up to 18p per mile, as Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares a new pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles. Discover the full cost breakdown.

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