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Average house price tops £300,000 for first time, says Halifax

Halifax describes the figure as a "milestone", but potentially daunting for first-time buyers.

I can’t sell Mum’s retirement flat – and it’s costing me thousands

Relatives face "never-ending nightmare" of service charge debts as thousands of retirement flats stand empty across England and Wales.

I can’t sell Mum’s retirement flat – and it’s costing me thousands

Relatives face "never-ending nightmare" of service charge debts as thousands of retirement flats stand empty across England and Wales.

Amazon shares fall as it joins Big Tech AI spending spree

Major firms collectively announce $650bn worth of investment in AI this week, rattling investors.

Can robots ever be graceful?

Firms are working to make the motors that drive robots more efficient and cheaper.

Can robots ever be graceful?

Firms are working to make the motors that drive robots more efficient and cheaper.

Canada unveils auto industry plan in latest pivot away from US

The steps to bolster Canada's auto industry come as Trump's tariffs strain the sector and threaten jobs.

Canada unveils auto industry plan in latest pivot away from US

The steps to bolster Canada's auto industry come as Trump's tariffs strain the sector and threaten jobs.

Bitcoin falls to lowest level since Trump took office

The price of the digital currency has dropped significantly despite President Donald Trump’s public support.

Jobs set to be cut at Wedgwood

Seventy workers at the Staffordshire site were put on temporary leave last year due to slow demand.