A Kent country estate owner lost a tax case after a judge ruled his pool house did not count as a separate property eligible for tax relief.
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An explainer outlines how much first-time buyers would need to save under the new Government Your First Home scheme allowing 2.5% deposits, with tips on saving faster.
A survey finds Britons would like to retire at 62 but expect to work about five years longer, with advice offered on closing the gap.
Veteran BBC journalist John Simpson said the corporation faces its worst-ever crisis, predicted the licence fee is finished, and called non-payers 'shoplifters'.
A Daily Mail diary column reports that Alan Milburn's wife will no longer work from home following a £1m business split, recalling his earlier Cabinet resignation.
A Daily Mail columnist argues BT's fast-tracked acquisition of struggling broadband provider TalkTalk is imperfect but preferable to worse alternatives.
Nissan Canada is resuming sales of the U.S.-built Frontier, Pathfinder and Murano, though significant tariffs will restrict available quantities.
Lidl's UK chief urged planning reform as the German discounter plans around 50 new British stores this year, using price cuts and loyalty offers to gain market share.
Average UK five-year fixed mortgage rates have risen above 6% for the first time in three years as lenders raise prices over inflation concerns.
A Daily Mail columnist argues that Kemi Badenoch's call for 'tough love' is insufficient to address nearly a million young people not in education, employment or training.
Automotive industry executives have issued warnings regarding China, according to Automotive News' First Shift briefing.
An Automotive News opinion piece argues that competition from China was a looming concern for the U.S. auto industry discussed at the AN Congress.
Volkswagen has ended its wage agreements with the IG Metall union, increasing the likelihood of strikes at the automaker.
Some auto executives are hesitant to commit to new investments amid trade policy uncertainty and the high costs of electric vehicle development.
Canada's vehicle imports from Japan and China have risen sharply while sales of U.S.-built vehicles in Canada decline amid tariffs.
Ford chief executive Jim Farley warned about the threat posed by Chinese automakers and said Europe has acted too late to respond to them.
UK vehicle production recovered, but the SMMT industry group warned that proposed EU 'Made in Europe' rules could threaten British manufacturers.
CarMax reported second-quarter momentum and confirmed job cuts as the FTC warned the auto industry about advertised pricing practices.
GM President Mark Reuss said the automaker will not abruptly change its electric vehicle strategy in reaction to fluctuating gas prices or government policy shifts.
A guest commentary argues that Chinese automakers could gain about 14% of the U.S. vehicle market within five years.
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