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Britain will lead the world in self-driving cars, says Harper

Britain will lead the world in the development of self-driving cars, Transport Secretary Mark Harper said....

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Average house price predicted to be £45,000 higher by 2028

House prices are expected to be around £45,000 higher on average by 2028, as market demand and buying power recovers, a...

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Maersk cutting at least 10,000 jobs as shipping demand falls

At least 10,000 jobs are being axed worldwide at global shipping giant AP Moller Maersk amid a slump in dema...

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Currys strikes £175m deal to sell Greek and Cypriot business

Electronics retailer Currys has agreed a deal to sell its Greek and Cypriot arm for 200 million euros (&poun...

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UK borrowing costs held at 5.25% as Bank of England downgrades economic outlook

UK interest rates have been held at 5.25%, providing some relief for borrowers, as the Bank of England downg...

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Shell meets expectations as profit slumps by a third

Oil giant Shell managed to avoid the fate that befell rival BP earlier in the week as its earnings for the third quarter...

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M&S kicks off Christmas ad season with star-studded campaign

Marks & Spencer has kicked off the festive ad season with a star-studded campaign appearing to encourage...

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UK house prices increased by 0.9% month-on-month in October

That's according to the Nationwide...

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Avanti West Coast cancelling Saturday services at short notice

Avanti West Coast said it is cancelling Saturday services at short notice due to staff shortages. The compa...