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Cars written off by road tax: VED hikes leave popular 2000s models too costly to run and impossible to sell

Today

It has led to a surge in examples being scrapped despite being perfectly roadworthy and capable of offering hard-up households years of reliable and affordable motoring.

Should our lender honour cheaper five-year fixed mortgage rate we asked for three weeks ago? DAVID HOLLINGWORTH replies

Today

Having tried to fix their mortgage two weeks ago, our reader feels let down by the fact it took the lender more than two weeks to schedule an appointment.

Race to £10,000: Profits from plant boxes put our antiques dealer into the lead!

Today

Two weeks ago we gave five experts in different fields £500 and challenged them to turn it into £10,000 as quickly as possible.

Royal Mail has accused me of sending it £1,705 worth of USED stamps and won't swap them for new ones: CRANE ON THE CASE

Today

I was told that of the stamps I sent in, 947 were either used or counterfeit. I can't understand how this is the case as I bought them from the Post Office.

Stocks tumble and oil rises to $107 as Trump vows fresh attacks on Iranian energy sites

Today

Stocks are back in the red and oil is climbing above $107 again, as hopes for a swift end to the war were dashed overnight.

State pension age rise to 67 starts NEXT WEEK - and many could struggle financially while they wait

Today

The state pension age will start increasing from 66 to 67 this month, saving the Treasury £10billion a year by the end of this parliament.

Plug-in solar panels: What are they, how much will they cost, why are Labour keen and should people with north-facing homes even bother?

Today

The devices haven't been available in Britain before, and households may be unsure how they work and whether their home could benefit.

Pump prices rocketed at record rate last month as Iran war sent average cost of filling up with petrol soaring by £11 and £22 for diesel

Yesterday

Average petrol prices surged by 20p a litre in March while diesel soared by a staggering 40p.

Do anti-glare driving glasses REALLY stop you from being dazzled by headlights at night?

Yesterday

A test of anti-dazzle specs found that most not only failed to reduce headlight glare, some restricted the driver's visibility to the point that they were deemed to be potentially dangerous.

Delayed turnaround puts Nike on the back foot as shares take another tumble

Yesterday

Nike boss Elliott Hill has been trying to revive sales at the US sportswear group but admitted this is 'taking longer than I would like'.

Oil change for BP boss: Iran war has put the focus back on fossil fuels, says ALEX BRUMMER

Yesterday

A great deal has changed since Meg O'Neill was chosen as BP chief executive in mid-December and ahead of her arrival in the hotseat on All Fools' Day.

Musk fires starting gun on record SpaceX IPO with rocket firm tipped for a $1.75trn valuation

Yesterday

Reports suggest that the company, now merged with Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) start-up xAI, could be valued at more than $1.75trn.

Berkeley shares dive as it halts new land deals amid struggles with red tape, tax and the impact of the Iran war

Yesterday

In a shock update that sent the FTSE 100 group's shares plunging by 19% to a nine-year low Berkeley also flagged a slowdown in profit growth.

Topps Tiles in High Street retreat as it plans to close 23 stores blaming rising costs and a weak DIY market

Yesterday

Chief exec Alex Jensen said the move came 'in light of subdued consumer sentiment and geopolitical uncertainty as well as the cumulative impact of cost inflation.'

New BP boss Meg O'Neill vows to 'accelerate performance and drive innovation'

Yesterday

American Meg O'Neill, BP's fourth chief exec since 2020, is seeking to turn around its performance after an ill-fated foray into renewable energy.

Businesses face further hit as government pay body forecasts ANOTHER rise in the minimum wage

Yesterday

The minimum wage is expected to rise again next year, adding to the burden on employers already struggling with higher labour costs.

EDF now offers cheapest overnight EV charging rates and extends off-peak hours

Yesterday

EDF claims it had launched the 'cheapest' off-peak EV charging rates on the market, starting from 6.49p/kWh.

Best cash Isa rates 2025: Our pick of the five top deals

Yesterday

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.

First-time buyers feel the brunt of rising mortgage rates: Will it lead to collapsing chains and house price falls?

Yesterday

First-time buyers are feeling the brunt of rising mortgage rates with some property insiders fearing it could have dire consequences for the rest of the market.

Santander offers £205 in cash and vouchers to switch current account

Yesterday

Santander is now offering the best deal on the market to switch your current account - if you don't mind receiving part of the bonus in vouchers.

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