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Carmakers scramble to plug £3bn shortfall for UK loan scandal payouts

Filings suggest manufacturers’ lending arms have massively underestimated bill from FCA’s £9.1bn redress schemeCarmakers are under pressure to drum up £3bn to cover payouts for motor finance scandal victims after failing to adequately prepare for a UK-wide compensation scheme that is due to begin this summer.Company filings show the lending arms of big vehicle manufacturers including Ford, BMW, Stellantis and Volkswagen may have massively underestimated the final costs of the financial regulator...

EcoWatch| J&K lakes: Alarming decline

EcoWatch JK lakes Alarming decline

GenZ | Young and indebted

GenZ Young and indebted

Meet the Filipino vloggers finding financial freedom and defying stereotypes abroad

Lea Albritton’s mornings belong to the repair shop. Her afternoons belong to the camera. The 40-year-old from Leyte in the central Philippines has lived in the US state of Georgia since 2019 with her 62-year-old American husband, Timothy, running a recreational vehicle repair shop in the mornings. After lunch, she produces videos about Filipino food, migration advice for couples stuck in the fiancee visa queue and glimpses of domestic life for the 250,000 followers of her page, Pinay sa America....

Dubai rental market shows stable growth in Q1 2026, backed by strong regulation - Emirates 24|7

Dubai rental market shows stable growth in Q1 2026, backed by strong regulation  Emirates 24|7

Dubai rental market shows stable growth in Q1 2026, backed by strong regulation - Emirates 24|7

Dubai rental market shows stable growth in Q1 2026, backed by strong regulation  Emirates 24|7

UAE launches digital platform to track prices of essential goods nationwide - Emirates 24|7

UAE launches digital platform to track prices of essential goods nationwide  Emirates 24|7

UAE launches digital platform to track prices of essential goods nationwide - Emirates 24|7

UAE launches digital platform to track prices of essential goods nationwide  Emirates 24|7

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How five real energy experts cut bills ahead of £200 hike as one says 'pay more'

How five real energy experts cut bills ahead of £200 hike as one says 'pay more'Academics, professors and experts in economics, the environment, sustainability and engineering explain what really makes a differenceCommentsNewsNeil Shaw Assistant Editor (Money and Lifestyle)07:49, 19 Apr 2026Updated 07:50, 19 Apr 2026View 6 ImagesEvery billpayer coukld see an increase this summerThe household energy price cap is expected to rise by £196 a year from July amid volatile prices in wholesale...

'I tried to buy a £27 Tesco shop from 1997 today - the price increase was sickening'

'I tried to buy a £27 Tesco shop from 1997 today - the price increase was sickening'While the ongoing conflict in the Middle East threatens to send food prices soaring, a 29-year-old Tesco receipt has emerged to remind us of a time when £30 could fill your basketCommentsMoneyNiamh Kirk Features Writer and Emma Mackenzie Features Writer07:30, 19 Apr 2026View 6 ImagesI went to Tesco to replicate a 1997 shop to see how the prices have changed(Image: Supplied)We’re all feeling the squeeze...

Will real estate prices in Gurugram continue to soar? What experts are saying

Gurugram is transforming into a prime real estate hub, driven by infrastructure upgrades and strong residential demand, especially in New Gurugram. The region's growth is further bolstered by its emergence as a logistics and commercial center. New micro-markets are attracting end-users and investors with improved connectivity and lifestyle amenities, promising significant future value.

Popular countries like Spain and Italy will 'pay Brits thousands' to move abroad

Popular countries like Spain and Italy will 'pay Brits thousands' to move abroadDestinations loved by Brits are actually paying people to move there. If you fancy a life in the sun, you could make some extra cash while topping up your tan in Spain or ItalyCommentsLifestyleKatie-Ann Gupwell Content Editor07:16, 19 Apr 2026Updated 07:17, 19 Apr 2026View ImageSpain and Italy will pay people to move abroad (stock image)(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)Many people may dream of moving abroad...

رییس قوه قضاییه: مصادره اموال «عناصر محکوم» باید با سرعت و بدون مماشات انجام شود

غلامحسین محسنی اژه‌ای، رییس قوه قضاییه گفت که اکنون صحنه کاملا روشن است و هیچ‌کس نمی‌تواند مدعی بی‌اطلاعی از «توطئه‌های دشمن» شود یا خود را به «نادانی و تجاهل» بزند و تاکید کرد در مصادره اموال «عناصر محکوم» نباید هیچ‌ مماشاتی صورت گیرد و این روند باید با «دقت و سرعت» انجام شود.

Asia’s supply chain strengths could give it edge over US in AI race: Granite Asia’s Foo

As the artificial intelligence race moves beyond language models into the physical world, Asia’s manufacturing and supply chain strengths could give it an edge over the US, says Granite Asia’s Jixun Foo. The veteran venture capitalist said the current wave of AI development, sparked by breakthroughs in foundation models over the past two years, had entered a new phase where physical applications – from robotics to industrial automation – were becoming increasingly important, playing to Asia’s...

Experts warn of 'worryingly high' food price rises as bills increase by £470

EXCLUSIVE: Experts warn of 'worryingly high' food price rises as bills increase by £470All eyes are on the Middle East waiting to see a ceasefire will be called, but Brits are facing price increases when doing the weekly food shop, even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens soonCommentsNewsEmma Mackenzie Features Writer07:00, 19 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesBrits will feel a hit to their wallets as food price set to rise due to Middle East war(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)From the missiles over t...

Why your car insurance may not pay when you need it most

Why your car insurance may not pay when you need it most

Akshaya Tritiya 2026 Gold buying tips: Best time, price check and smart investment guide

Akshaya Tritiya Gold buying tips Best time price check and smart investment guide

Should you buy gold this Akshaya Tritiya? What 5 experts have to say

Today is Akshaya Tritiya, an auspicious day in the Hindu calendars, believed to bring lasting prosperity and good fortune. Buying gold on this day is considered auspicious. Experts believe that returns on gold over the last few years reinforce its role as a long-term wealth preserver.

New firms with up to HK$100 billion market capitalisation to set up shop in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is set to announce on Monday a new batch of “strategic enterprises” establishing a presence in the city, including several firms with market capitalisations of up to HK$100 billion (US$12.8 billion), the finance chief has revealed. Writing in his weekly blog on Sunday, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said the new partners were in high-growth sectors, including life and health technology, the low-altitude economy, artificial intelligence (AI), new energy materials and...