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The new Happy Hour? Curfew sparks a rush for drinks before closing time with average spend rising by more than a quarter between 9-10pmGovernment brought in a 10pm curfew to curb coronavirus on 24 SeptemberHospitality industry has reacted with fury and says it has hit trade Curfew has seen punters spend more between 9pm and 10pmSales are down overall and the recovery in consumer spending has been hitBy George Nixon For Thisismoney.co.uk Published: 05:07 EDT, 13 October 2020 | Updated: 12:13 EDT, 13 October 2020

US election enters its turbulent final stretch: What investors need to know and would a Biden or Trump victory boost shares more?Joe Biden looks set to beat Trump and even retake the Senate  It’s still more than possible that Trump will come from behind We could be in for a chaotic aftermath that outdoes the Bush vs Gore cliffhangerWhat would Trump or Biden do if they win – and what might happen either way? Find out the potential and risks for large and small firms below – plus fund tips By Tanya Jefferies for Thisismoney.co.uk Published: 04:43 EDT, 13 October 2020 | Updated: 12:10 EDT, 13 October 2020

The nation’s favourite car ditches diesel: Ford Fiesta now only sold in Britain with petrol engines as it cuts the out-of-favour fuel typeFord has ditched the 84bhp 1.5-litre TDCi engine from the Fiesta rangeIt was the most frugal engine in the range, returning a claimed 65.7mpgThe car maker says just 2% of all new Fiestas sold in 2019 had the diesel unitIn its place is a new ‘mild-hybrid’ petrol, which isn’t quite as economical but has more performance and matches the oil burner for emissions and priceThe move comes as diesels account for fewer than 1 in 5 new car sales in 2020 By Rob Hull For Thisismoney.co.uk Published: 06:10 EDT, 13 October 2020 | Updated: 10:15 EDT, 13 October 2020

Volvo patents a sliding steering wheel system that moves the controls across the dashboard so users can drive from either side – or the middle – of the carSwedish car maker submitted the designs to the US Patent and Trademark OfficeThe steering wheel can be moved to three locations – left, right and centreDrawings also show plans for moving seats and gear selector as well as pressure-sensitive pads instead of traditional pedals for the throttle and brakeSystem would be used in semi-automated vehicles of the future when humans will share driving with the carBy Rob Hull For Thisismoney.co.uk Published: 08:53 EDT, 13 October 2020 | Updated: 09:41 EDT, 13 October 2020

We will ALL pay for this: Families are facing an extra £125 a month in tax to cover the annual £42bn hole left in public spending coffers caused by coronavirus crisis, experts warnFamilies face paying £125 extra tax a month within five years, a think-tank said The Institute for Fiscal Studies fears unemployment may approach three million It also warned that there will need to be tax rises of more than £42billion a yearBy Daniel Martin Policy Editor For The Daily Mail and James Tapsfield, Political Editor For Mailonline Published: 19:00 EDT, 12 October 2020 | Updated: 06:47 EDT, 13 October 2020

Buying in the boom? Half of movers spend more than expected thanks to hidden costs – here’s what to look out forThe property market is undergoing a resurgence after months of lockdownMore than half of movers end up spending more money than they anticipatedWe give tips on how to cut down unexpected bills when moving homeBy Will Kirkman For Thisismoney.co.uk Published: 03:00 EDT, 13 October 2020 | Updated: 04:00 EDT, 13 October 2020

‘Capital like mine should go towards improving the future’: Peter Hargreaves on making his billions and why it’s a good time to start a businessDIY investing platform Hargreaves Lansdown’s co-founder Peter Hargreaves speaks exclusively to This is Money about his entrepreneurial journey  The 73-year-old tells us which booming businesses he is currently backing and why he ‘invests in the future’ with firms such as Powered Now and ITM Power Believes capitalism is how economies prosper, regulation should be scrapped and Margaret Thatcher was the greatest Prime Minister the UK has ever seen By Jayna Rana For Thisismoney.co.uk Published: 02:59 EDT, 13 October 2020 | Updated: 03:58 EDT, 13 October 2020

Travellers can pay up to £30 to upload a single photo in Japan from their smartphone: Should post-Brexit trade deals include roam from home terms?Plusnet Mobile customers could face paying £30 to upload a picture abroad Which? is hoping the UK will extend its Roam Like at Home scheme after Brexit Network providers charge a lot more for customers using data outside the EU By Grace Gausden For This Is Money Published: 03:00 EDT, 13 October 2020 | Updated: 03:00 EDT, 13 October 2020

Eight mistakes job hunters make when applying for a role… from not reading an advert properly to failing to beat the CV reading robotsSimply not following application instructions could stop you from getting hiredA blind CV could prevent unconscious bias that may be judging you unfairlyExperts share tips on boosting your chances in getting a call from a recruiterBy Interview cheat sheet Published: 03:00 EDT, 13 October 2020 | Updated: 03:00 EDT, 13 October 2020

Unilever to become a single London-based group after 99% of investors vote to ditch Netherlands baseBy Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 16:51 EDT, 12 October 2020 | Updated: 16:51 EDT, 12 October 2020