
The three-letter moniker, which is synonymous with its iconic 205 GTi of the 1980s and 1990s, has been stamped onto a souped-up version of the company's e-208 EV.
The London-based firm said the buyback follows the valuation of its defined benefit pension scheme being in surplus for the second consecutive year.
I would not dream of going to a wedding empty-handed. My husband tells me I am being unreasonable and missing the point. I am furious!
The price cap rose to £1,849 in April, an increase of £111. Fixed energy deals have been gradually returning to the market, so are there any that beat the current cap?
Titanium doesn't have the same buzz as lithium or rare earths, but its importance is climbing fast.
This is Money's best cash Isa tables are updated as new deals arrive and highlight the top easy access and fixed rate Isas from banks and building societies.
Pubs are closing at their fastest rate since last summer after April's tax raid, according to new figures.
Metro Bank shares rose sharply on Monday after rumours of a looming private equity takeover bid emerged over the weekend.
Over the past year, the trust has generated a total return of 24.2 per cent - in excess of the FTSE 100 (up 8.5 per cent) and the broader FTSE All-Share Index (7.9 per cent).
Some firms are one-hit wonders - all the rage for a year or two before fading into insignificance or collapsing altogether. It's much harder to keep a company going for decades.
We pick our five favourite cash Isas for savers. This is essential reading to help you choose a top savings account for your money that can also protect you from tax.
Interactive Investor has become a popular choice for investors. Its selling point is a flat-fee subscription model: is this enough to stand out? Read more in our review.
My wife and I are looking to move home at the moment and have found a house we really like - but we're worried about invasive plant species.
The Ladbrokes and Coral owner now anticipates BetMGM's net revenues will total at least $2.6billion in 2025, compared to a prior forecast of $2.4billion to $2.5billion.
About 10 per cent of non-domiciled residents have fled the UK, driven out by changes to inheritance tax among other shifts in the rules.
When the children of my friends and clients announce they are getting married, it is not the wedding venue or dress that is the talk of the table - it is whether to prenup or not to prenup.
From which cities require Crit'Air badges and how to buy one, to how serious the fines are, here's everything you need to know before taking to French roads.
Rachel Reeves is desperate for growth, and one source of huge growth potential that remains largely untapped is female entrepreneurs.
Pressure is mounting for Fed chief Jerome Powell and Bank boss Andrew Bailey to act.
My Suits Me account has been hacked - someone called the bank and transferred £4,200 to themselves, leaving me very little to live on and pay my bills.
The new Ultra option is set to be rolled out across the entire motor industry, with more affordable family marques expected to be among those next in line for the update.
Newly listed asking prices fell this month, according to Rightmove as sellers attempted to see amid a decade-high competition to secure buyers.
Everyone remembers the cars their parents had when they were kids. On Father's Day, we celebrate the motors dads across Britain were driving in the 1970s, '80s and '90s.
I note Chancellor Rachel Reeves says the Mansion House Accord will 'boost pension pots', which ignores the downside risk. And I do not want to take part.
I have been unemployed and am drawing an income from a substantial pot of savings since the summer of 2024. I definitely breached my £500 personal savings allowance for 2024/25.
Investors could have made almost one hundred times their money back if they had invested in the company when it made its debut twenty years ago.
Manufacturing trade body Make UK has slashed its growth forecast for manufacturing in 2026 from +1 per cent to -0.5 per cent.
Sara Murray has claimed that a lawsuit brought against her is being bankrolled behind the scenes by Michael Jackson, whom she split from in 2009.
Informa's move means its annual meeting will in effect be online-only for UK-based share owners as they would struggle to find the time - and in some cases the money - to attend.
What is happening in the Middle East is so terrible in human terms that it seems wrong to be discussing the implications for investment. But that is what markets have to do.
My boyfriend says they're dinosaurs who won't change, so I should look for another job.
British Government debt already stood at a bloated 80 per cent of national wealth ahead of the pandemic. It is now hovering at around a frightening 100 per cent of national output.
Letter-writing has been a dwindling art for some time, but the takeover of the Royal Mail by Czech tycoon Daniel Kretinsky looks set to accelerate its demise.
Although it's not everyone's cup of tea, meeting those who manage investment funds that you hold can be both enlightening and reassuring.
After the blowout comes the debt hangover - and economic experts expect us all to end up with sore heads and wallets after Rachel Reeves's Spending Review last week.
Crosbie, 55 has led Britain's biggest building society since 2022. She said: 'As a woman, I hope that sends a message of opportunity and hope.'
The days of the noisy boy racer deafening you in your own home by flying past in souped-up cars with offensively loud exhaust pipes are looking numbered.
James Urquhart-Burton, head of continuing healthcare claims at Winston Solicitors, explains how to make an application for yourself, or a loved one.
Ahead of another Euromillions rollover, we spoke to an adviser to those fortunate few who have scooped a jackpot to get some practical tips.
The rise in savings rates means many more people are forced to pay tax on their interest, as they breach the tax-free personal savings allowance.
Businesses and the self-employed will have a higher reporting burden, making HMRC's digital project 'pointless', a major accountancy firm has said.
The 'technological revolution' will guarantee drivers of EVs can fully recharge their car's battery in the same time it takes to fill up with petrol.
The movement even has its own acronym, Abusa - Anywhere But USA. UK and European shares have become more popular amid a backlash against Donald Trump's tariff policies.
The volte-face is good news for 9 million pensioners who live in England and Wales who will now receive an annual payment worth up to £300.
Falling interest rates and the ability to borrow more are set to push prices of first-time buyer homes even higher, after they already spiked at the start of 2025.
Garry Wakefield, 67, pictured left, saw £7,400 paid in March go missing. David Kirkwood, right, turned 66 while a £3,200 top-up made in November was unaccounted for.
We bought them because we loved following the team though the years they dominated the beautful game. We were wondering if they were now worth much?
EuroMillions fever is in full swing, with the record £208million jackpot still up for grabs in tomorrow's triple rollover.
Unfortunately, with hindsight we got caught up in the pandemic boom and bought both at the top of the market and when mortgage rates were at rock bottom.
The lowest fixed rate mortgage deals remain below 4 per cent - and there is an expectation that rates may fall slightly further.
The economic story remains the same, outline growth picking up, productivity improving and cutting spending in the future. Let's hope it actually works this time.
Property prices have risen far less in north England than south over two decades - but that is now changing, Zoopla data shows.
The Bank of England cut interest rates from 4.5 per cent to 4.25 per cent last month.
BT kept telling me there was an 'issue with the account' and they couldn't close it - now it has resulted in a mark on my credit file.
I tried to use a Scottish £20 in the shops in England, but the shopkeeper said they couldn't take it. Are Scottish notes legal tender outside of Scotland?
Two experts outline nine key red flags to watch out for before taking the plunge and buying a home.
The Government has today announced a £39bn 10-year affordable and social homes programme as they attempt to ramp up housebuilding.
Life insurance isn't the most enticing of purchases but it could end up being the most important one, as it will protect your loved ones if family disaster strikes
The big question after the government's Spending Review is that if hoped for growth doesn't materialise, will taxes have to rise soon?
Richard Staveley discusses how Rockwood Strategic invests and reveals the thinking behind some of the companies it currently holds.
A heated battle to give savers the best headline cash Isa rate is winding down, with only two providers still offering boosted three-month bonuses.
There are 1.4million internet searches a month for 'divorce' but around 80,000 occur a year in reality, according to law firm Weightmans.
Many will have delayed buying because they don't have enough of a deposit, but others have been put off by high mortgage rates or are waiting for an inheritance.
Buying and selling a home is an expensive business even before you take into account stamp duty , removal costs, a surveyor and estate agent fees.
It's all too tempting when a fixed-rate cash Isa comes to the end of its term to fix again with the same provider, says SYLVIA MORRIS. I know this saves time, but here's why you should think again...
Is the new £35,000 threshold per pensioner or per household? Individually both myself and partner have less, but combined we are over it.
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Like most luxury goods markets, investment grade wine has endured a bruising couple of years.
A formal tender, worth £23 million a year, is due to be issued in August. However, the preliminary notice is open to suppliers anywhere in the world.
I wanted to transfer an Isa held in my Mother's name to a Lloyds Bank Isa. I requested the transfer in January but it still has not been accepted.
The power of conflict to do harm to the international economy and domestic consumers was illustrated by Russia's war on Ukraine. Britain is not immune.
Primary Health Properties offered £1.68billion to buy Assura but it argued that its cash and stock bid is now worth more.
Astra has agreed a deal that could be worth almost £4billion with a Chinese company to use AI in the production of new treatments for chronic diseases.
Tourist levels have angered those living in major European cities, who complain that Airbnb has pushed up rents and reduced the permanent housing on offer for residents.
You'll be hearing a lot about this next week. On 19 June, AIM marks its 30th anniversary.
A poll of over 14k raised concerns that the nation's fastest roads are in need of 'urgent improvement' - as well as increased education and enforcement.
Friday morning's peak saw gold climb closer to its record price of $3,500.10 per ounce that it hit back in April, as global stock markets tumbled after tensions flared.
On an upbeat day for investors, the FTSE 100 rose 0.2%, or 20.57 points, at 8884.92, eclipsing the previous record of 8871 set in March.
Experts said the setback added weight to the case for a reduction in August. Rate-setters meet next week but few think a cut will come that soon.
Britain's largest supermarket, led by chief exec Ken Murphy (pictured) said sales in the UK rose 5.1% to £12.3bn in the 13 weeks to May 24.
Kirby (pictured) got a £1.2m bonus on top of a base salary of £1.3m. That was lower than her predecessor, Philip Jansen, was paid in his final year.
My dad died a year ago and my mum is looking to downsize. What do we need to know before considering a retirement flat?
Some electric car makers are willing to take a massive hit on profits to shift more electric cars, offering deals that include free homechargers, complimentary charging and even cash.
The offer follows an intense deterioration in the group's financial performance and share price.
EDF will pay 6.5p per share. That values Pod Point at £10.6m and sets the scene for Pod Point to join the exodus from the London stock market.
The Chancellor's spending review is being billed by Labour as a signal moment for a government haunted by banana-skins of its own making.
Motorway closures rose risen 18% in 2024, causing a headache for thousands of motorists every day, new research from Co-op Insurance reveals.
SUVs are more likely to hit an adult's vital organs and a child's head in a collision - and they increase the risk of dragging a pedestrian under the moving vehicle in crashes, a new report said.
Chinese car maker Nio is bringing its cheap EV to the UK to take on French and German supermini electric car rivals. It should cost less than £25k and arrive in October.
Richard Torbett, head of the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry, said a rebate system was sending 'a terrible message to international investors'.
The Chancellor is widely expected to launch a fresh round of tax rises in a Budget this autumn as she pours money into the public sector.
Around 14.8m motorists have admitted to multitasking while their vehicle is moving or temporary stationary. Distracted drivers cause 10 collisions every day.
The yield on ten-year gilts rose as high as 4.62% on speculation the Chancellor will be forced to increase borrowing or raise taxes to make her numbers add up.
Rachel Reeves used her spending review to claim her policies have 'helped support four cuts in rates' by the Bank of England since the election.
Bovis owner Vistry, which specialises in affordable housing gained 6%. Crest Nicholson and Bellway rose 4,5% and 2.6% respectively.
Bosses demanded Rachel Reeves show leadership by tackling public sector waste - as government-imposed costs on the private sector surge.
Freed from the proposed £4bn rescue of Thames Water, private equity group KKR have come back with an upgraded offer for NHS landlords Assura.
GP surgery owner Assura has accepted a £1.7bn offer from KKR while environmental consultancy Ricardo has been snapped up by rival WSP.
The calls came after Rachel Reeves announced more funding for research and development, AI and the British Business Bank.
Many over-50s are under financial strain across the country but Londoners are among the most vulnerable, new research reveals.
RECAP: Follow MailOnline's recap of the spending review as Chancellor Rachel Reeves sets out the governnment's long-term plan for the public finances.
BYD is bringing its 1,000-volt, ultra-rapid EV devices to Europe, which will make charging an electric car as quick as filling up with fuel. They will arrive within a year, bosses have said.
Three British tech companies were falling prey to foreign predators on Monday. Why is there an exodus of our most promising tech companies overseas? And how can you profit from it?
The average monthly rent now stands at £1,287, up £35 over the past year, with price inflation running at its lowest since July 2021.
Nearly a third of smaller UK firms have paused or axed parts of their businesses over the last two years in response to a lack of financing, research suggests.
With so many car options to choose from, how do you go about buying the very best one? These are the motors owners rated highest.
Shares in Ibstock fell sharply on Wednesday after the brickmaker flagged a spike in fixed costs and weaker than expected selling prices.
Homeowners have learned countless design tips from Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen. But could they learn from his inheritance tax plans as well?
An updated weight restriction for category B driving licences has been introduced by the Government on 10 June.
The UK's biggest lottery prize ever - worth a record £208m - is still up for grabs after Friday's EuroMillions draw had no winner.
After long delays and an unnecessary bidding competition, Rolls-Royce has got the go-ahead to build a new generation of small modular reactors.
We feel unjustly treated by the RAC following a breakdown in a dangerous situation, which involved the police arranging our car to be towed.
Joblessness climbed to 4.6% in the three months to April, the highest level since July 2021. The pound fell by more than a cent against the dollar.
Shares in Aberdeen-based transport operator First Group rose 12.1% as investors welcomed stronger-than-expected profits.
Salford-based Talk Talk, which is run by entrepreneur Sir Charles Dunstone, was rescued from collapse by its shareholders last year.
The World Bank blamed 'heightened trade tensions and policy uncertainty' as it slashed its growth outlook for this year from 2.7% to 2.3%.
I couldn't buy a £2.50 Euromillions ticket on Friday as there was a gambling block I knew nothing about on my account.
My neighbour's drains backed up and flooded my house. He says I should claim on my insurance but I think it's his responsibility to pay. Who is right? DEAN DUNHAM replies...
Shares in private companies could begin trading on a new UK platform later this year under plans to boost investment in smaller companies and investor access to the market.
People in England will be able to book a self-driving car including an Uber from Spring 2026 as the Government fast-tracks pilots for autonomous vehicles.
The cost of Labour is becoming clearer by the day. Sir Keir may believe Labour has 'fixed the foundations of the economy', says HUGO DUNCAN, but official figures show the opposite.
This month Phil Spencer takes on our quickfire property questions and gives his views on the current state of the market.
From flats with short leases to bargain homes in beauty spots, we find out what's causing bidding wars in the auction room.
Small-volume car makers are being hit by a perfect storm of new challenges which threatens one of the UK automotive sector's most important export products.
FirstGroup profits beat forecasts last year as the travel operator offset 'industry wide inflation pressures' with price hikes and cost cutting efforts.
The Government pledged to have 25% of its fleet electric by 2022, but still hasn't achieved more than 15%, despite hiking taxes on fuel cars and hybrids to push EV uptake.
In a blow to High Street firms, sales last month were just 1% higher than in May last year, according to the British Retail Consortium and KPMG.
The deals provide the latest evidence that the bombed out London market is leaving its listed firms severely undervalued.
At the weekend, Whitehall spin doctors came out in force to celebrate a Labour investment of £86bn in science and technology by 2029-30.
HMRC more than doubled the amount of tax coffers it raked in via special investigations in the tax year ending 5 April 2024.
Failing to avoid one of the millions of potholes on Britain's roads can be a costly affair with a new study revealing the value of garage bills to fix damaged vehicles.
Starling Bank is ramping up its use of AI in its everyday banking offering by launching its very own AI chatbot called Spending Intelligence.
Oxford Ionics, Set up in 2019 by Oxford University physicists Chris Ballance and Tom Harty, agreed to an £800m takeover by Maryland-based IonQ.
Read (pictured), whose career at WPP spans 30 years, has also seen the firm lose its crown as the biggest advertising group in the world.
Figures suggest Britons radically underestimate how much money they will need in pension income each year to enjoy a comfortable retirement.
The reversal means nine million pensioners - over three quarters of those living in England and Wales - will get the payment worth up to £300 this winter.
Having been left to lie fallow as a result of the success of its sister fund Guinness Global Equity Income, it is beginning to gain some traction with investors and wealth managers.
If you're looking for advice on which car models are the most reliable, who is going to know more than the mechanics that work on them week in week out?
Every small-cap company runs on fuel. But it is not oil, electricity or software. It is cash. And in today's UK public markets, that fuel is increasingly scarce, expensive and often laced with long-term risk.
With the cost of living rising, the chance to bag some extra income has rarely seemed more attractive.
Getting rid of stamp duty on share deals would be a great move. Pension funds need encouragement to invest more in UK equities, less in government bonds and overseas assets.
The figures may look daunting, but there are plenty of tricks to make saving much easier, as our experts explain.
It came in a box with a bow and a card that read, 'Our present this year is a contribution towards your home.' Three years later he is asking for the money back (plus interest!), referring to it as 'the loan'.
The way Starmer tells it, you'd think he is so persuasive at the negotiating table that he could sell ice to Eskimos and sand to Arabs.
If the Government's finances are in such a mess and the economy is stagnant, why are share prices close to an all-time high?
Andrew Bailey told MPs that the Bank's lack of trust in number crunchers at the Office for National Statistics 'does have a bearing' on its decisions on interest rates.
The road ahead for banking hubs will not be without its twists and turns, that's for sure. But the fact remains: Windermere still needs a banking hub.
I retired in 2020 at the age of 60 and took what I understood at the time to be the maximum 25 per cent tax-free cash from two different pension schemes.
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