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The state pension is set for a bumper 3.9% boost. It should be great news... but these are the tax rises and budget squeezes on the horizon - and why I fear pensioners will feel poorer: RACHEL RICKARD STRAUS

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You would think now would be a moment for retirees to rejoice. The state pension is set for a bumper increase from April - up by an inflation-busting 3.9 per cent, new figures confirmed yesterday.

The ultimate guide to getting your deposit back: How to make your landlord return every penny you're owed and the exact wording to use in your emails

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Property and legal experts tell us exactly what tenants need to know before, during and after their tenancy.

Asda hails 'important milestone' as sales rise for the first time in more than two years

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Britain's third biggest supermarket saw sales increase 0.1 per cent to £4.17 billion in the 12 weeks to 6 September - the first time they have grown since March 2024.

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

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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.

New AI roadside camera that catches drivers performing dangerous U-turns unveiled

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The camera's installation in Cornwall is the latest example of AI being rolled out to catch motorists breaking the law.

New wave of mortgage rate rises as five high street banks make chunky home loan hikes on the same day

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The housing market is enduring another wave of mortgage rates hikes this week ahead of the Bank of England's next interest rate decision on Thursday.

How this week's Pokémon card release could send prices soaring... and exactly how to tell if YOUR old collection is now worth thousands

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Pokémon celebrates its 30th anniversary. New collectable cards are being released this week, creating a fresh buzz that experts say could boost card values to new heights.

SMALL CAP IDEA: Cordiant Digital offers rare exposure to Europe's data boom

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It's the picks and shovels business the digital boom, owning swathes of digital infrastructure in central Europe.

I'm 34 and my pension could be worth millions by the time I retire - should I start saving less? STEVE WEBB replies

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I have had a pension since I was 18. I have always contributed as much as possible and projected for what is deemed a 'comfortable retirement' or retiring early.

Why you're missing out on your best retirement: Experts reveal how to loosen the purse strings without running out of money

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You've saved hard for decades, funnelled away every spare pound, and now it's finally time to put your feet up for a well-earned retirement...

We went from £100 a month to £1MILLION in five years and retired... but we weren't high earners

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It was a grey and rainy day in 2014 when Katie Donegan's husband Alan asked her what she 'really wanted from life'.

British heritage to strut its stuff on the catwalk at London Fashion Week

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Iconic British brands will be showcasing their designs at London Fashion Week from Thursday against a difficult background for the luxury good sector and challenges in the high street.

UK borrowing costs hit 28-year high as investors bet on FIVE rate hikes to tame rampant inflation as energy bills soar

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UK borrowing costs have soared to their highest level of the century as investors bet on as many as five interest rate hikes in little more than a year to tame rampant inflation.

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen: I turned down £500,000 to front a TV ad campaign, it sounded rather boring

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The flamboyant 61-year-old has since appeared in everything from The Weakest Link to Interior Design Masters. He reveals all to Me & My Money.

Energy bills could surge 25% to over £2,000 in January thanks to rising wholesale costs

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Britons could face a 25% increase in household annual energy bills in January, an analysis claims.

Barclays is offering £750 cashback for Isa transfers and life insurance: Is it worth signing up?

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Barclays has launched a duo of offers with up to £750 cashback on the table, but there are several hoops you need to jump through to get the rewards.

State pension set for 3.9% hike next year under triple lock as economists question costs

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Millions of pensioners will see their state pension rise next April under the triple lock, but some will be dragged into paying tax as frozen thresholds sting.

Surge in first-time buyers taking on higher levels of mortgage debt to get on housing ladder

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A growing number of lenders are enabling buyers to borrow more than 4.5 times their income so long as they can prove they can afford the monthly repayments.

Bosses urge Healey to reverse 'damaging' Reeves inheritance tax raid on family firms

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Business leaders have urged John Healey to reverse his predecessor's devastating inheritance tax raid on family firms.

Best cheap cars for students: Nine used motors for less than £3,000 to take to university

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With tuition fees in the region of £9,790 a year and annual living expenses reaching around £14,000, university life is far from inexpensive. One of these cars should be a cheap option.

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