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The Confederation of British Industry is barking up the wrong tree when it howls about the “eye-watering” cost of Labour’s nationalisation plans, which it puts at almost £200bn. Of all the arguments against nationalisation – and there are many strong ones – the claimed upfront cost is the weakest. The …

The 50p coin is marking 50 years since it went into circulation, and the Royal Mail has revealed which are the rarest. Rarity gives a coin value as collectors will pay thousands of pounds for an example of there are few of them around. Some 50p coins have seen just …

The Duke of Sussex has issued an extraordinary statement condemning what he has called a “ruthless campaign” against the Duchess, saying: “I lost my mother and now I watch my wife falling victim to the same powerful forces.” The Duke, who is currently in South Africa with his wife and …

As the Tory party conference gets into full swing cabinet ministers have taken to the stage to announce some major pledges for the years ahead. From better broadband to more hospitals and overhauling the bus system, the Tories have promised to spend big money on the make up of the …

Who was the mastermind? Who were the ones who got away? And why do we still want to know? Nearly 60 years after the Great Train Robbery, fresh claims are being made about who planned it and who were the robbers who were never caught. Never mind whodunnits; there’s now …

One of the many surprising features about Jeremy Corbyn’s election as Labour leader in 2015 was that he managed to get chosen by a party that is overwhelming in favour of EU membership despite, for most of his career, being in favour of the UK being out. Corbyn accepted remain …

Anastasios Siampos was suspicious after selling an iPhone for £275 on eBay. The buyer claimed it was defective and, though Siampos contested this, eBay instructed the buyer to return it using Royal Mail’s 48-hour tracked delivery service. Two days later eBay refunded the buyer, insisting that Royal Mail’s tracker showed …

As the British automotive industry endures its worst period in almost two decades, it might not seem like a good time to open a new van factory. Investment has come to a virtual standstill as the prospect of a no-deal Brexit looms and commercial vehicle production has plunged by a …

One month ago, it was announced that Royal Mint will release a range of 50p coins in honour of beloved children’s character Paddington Bear. Today, the coin enters circulation – and 65% of them have already been reserved. Each of the coins depict Paddington Bear at London’s iconic St Paul’s …

The Royal Mint turned down a proposal to honour Famous Five author Enid Blyton with a special edition coin due to concerns that her dated views on race and gender would spark a public backlash, according to newly-released documents. The Mint’s advisory committee blocked plans to mark the 50th anniversary …