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Complaints rise over claims of faulty cars sold by Trade Centre UK

Dozens of motorists have accused The Trade Centre UK of selling faulty cars, with complaints over breakdowns, repairs and refunds at branches in Coventry and Wednesbury.

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A woman stands at the side of a dual carriageway, with a thumbs up to the camera in this selfie photo. She is wearing a navy vest top and reflective blue sunglasses. Behind, parked half on the kerb, is a blue Vauxhall car with its orange hazard lights on.

Matcha and protein pivot lifts Greggs as first-half profit rises

Greggs reported a 20% rise in first-half profit as sales topped £1.1 billion, helped by protein salads, iced matcha lattes and new store openings.

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Datacentre projects could face fees for grid access, Ofgem says

Ofgem has proposed upfront fees and financial security for datacentre projects seeking grid access, as Britain faces a queue of 315 sites and 73GW of demand.

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A datacentre in Didcot, Oxfordshire, behind fencing

Heathrow allowed to recover £320m expansion costs through higher fares

The CAA has allowed Heathrow to recover £320m in early third-runway planning costs, likely adding to airline charges and passenger fares for 20-25 years.

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A British Airways plane on the tarmac at Heathrow

Oil rises after Iran attack attempt as chip stocks extend slump

Oil rose after Iran’s attempted attack on US forces, while chip stocks extended losses in Asia and Europe opened higher. Reckitt, Rio Tinto and Glencore also reported updates ahead of the Fed decision.

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Malta-flagged tanker Agios Fanourios I arriving in Iraq’s territorial waters arriving in Iraq’s territorial waters off Basra, Iraq, April 17, 2026

Heathrow can recover runway costs, raising prospect of higher fares

Heathrow Airport will be allowed to recover up to £320m spent on early third runway plans through higher airline charges, with costs likely to feed through to ticket prices.

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Why today’s 20-somethings face a tougher start than past generations

Analysis of UK data suggests today’s 20-somethings face weaker housing, job and wage prospects than previous generations at the same age.

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Bar chart that shows owning a home at 25 is becoming rarer. The year bracket 1962-66 shows that 43% of those who were 25 in late 80s owned a home. Gen Z year bracket (1997-2001) shows that only 15% own a home.

Why more couples are signing prenups

Prenups are becoming more common among younger couples in the US and UK, driven by fairness, inheritance concerns and cheaper online services.

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A young couple outdoors wearing wedding clothes. They are looking into eachothers' eyes and smiling. The bride is wearing a veil and holding a paper cone of flowers.

Burnham has no room to increase borrowing, think tank warns

Niesr says Andy Burnham cannot raise borrowing to fund his pledges and will need tax rises or spending cuts, as it warns inflation will stay elevated until 2027.

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eBay agrees $56m settlement with bloggers over harassment case

eBay and former executives agreed to pay $56m to David and Ina Steiner after a 2019 harassment campaign linked to criticism from their EcommerceBytes site.

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Guernsey energy prices rise 19% as RPI inflation reaches 4.3%

Guernsey energy prices rose 19% over the year to June 2026, with RPI inflation at 4.3%, according to new statistics. Households with retired adults saw the biggest HCI increase.

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People walk along a street with shops on it in St Peter Port, Guernsey. The shop front closest to the camera has flowers outside. The street is cobbled.

England and Wales’ 10 busiest commuter trains revealed

DfT figures show the busiest commuter trains in England and Wales, with overcrowding easing slightly as capacity rose 4% over 12 months.

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