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Private equity chief warns impact of war in Iran on global economy on a par with dotcom crash and financial crisis

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The boss of private equity giant CVC yesterday warned that global upheaval amid the war in Iran was comparable with the dotcom crash and the global financial crisis.

I asked my wife to call a plumber and it ended up with my family being held to ransom...

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When Jonathan Reeves left for work one morning in September 2023 and asked his wife to call a plumber to fix their boiler, he never thought it would end with his family held to ransom.

Revolut secures full UK banking licence after five-year wait

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The Bank of England's Prudential Regulation Authority has lifted restrictions on Revolut's banking licence, giving its approval to launch its UK bank.

Best cash Isa savings rates: Easy access and fixed deals in our tables

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This is Money's best cash Isa tables are updated as new deals arrive and highlight the top easy access and fixed rate Isas from banks and building societies.

Humiliation for Reeves as OECD warns UK is only G7 country with inflation above 3 per cent - just as it is about to get even worse

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Rachel Reeves has been humiliated after the OECD declared it was the only G7 nation with inflation above 3 per cent - just as it is expected to get even worse.

Edinburgh Worldwide goes nuclear with exit plan after Saba battle - what does it mean for investors?

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EWIT said Saba's 'continued campaign' left EWIT's board of directors 'no alternative but to propose an exit solution.'

What next for mortgage rates?

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Banks and building societies are rushing to reprice mortgage deals higher amid the market fallout from the conflict in the Middle East.

Man jailed for running illegal sale and rent back scheme targeting vulnerable homeowners

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Via a firm called Secure Property Consultants Ltd, Rajinder Gill targeted homeowners in financial difficulty, claiming he could sell their homes quickly.

My friend rents my spare room and has become a nightmare but won't leave - what can I do? DEAN DUNHAM replies

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I've been renting out my spare room to a friend for just over a year. However, our friendship has broken down as she's very untidy and invites guests round without checking with me. Can I evict her?

L&G hands £1.2bn to investors, but shares slump after narrowly missing profit estimates

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Legal & General reported a rise in core profits last year, but shares have fallen after the figures narrowly missed expectations.

Why you should NEVER click 'pay by bank' when websites like Amazon and Ryanair try to make you. It leaves you and your money wide open to this vulnerability

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You may have been nudged towards a new payment method if you've bought something online recently. Last year, around 25 million transactions a month were processed by Pay by Bank.

Mortgage rates go above 5% on Iran conflict: Costs to rise for million Britons who need to remortgage this year

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The typical two-year fixed rate mortgage has gone above 5 per cent for the first time since last summer, as lenders re-price higher in the wake of the Iran conflict.

Recruitment giant warns of 'prohibitive' cost of hiring staff as it axes quarter of UK workforce

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Recruitment giant Robert Walters has warned the cost of hiring staff in the UK 'can be prohibitive' as unemployment races towards its highest level in over a decade.

Britain's biggest student loan: One graduate's debt is worth £40k more than the average home

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More than 2.8million graduates now have at least £50,000 of outstanding student debt, as snowballing interest means they don't pay off the balance.

I'm trustee for my toddler grandson: I'm not taking a penny, but will I lose my benefits? HEATHER ROGERS replies

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Mr solicitor who did probate also drew up a deed saying that I was trustee along with my cousin's daughter who is a lot younger than me.

The urgent guide to stop your energy bill rocketing to £2,500: With Iran crisis set to send prices soaring, what you must do to protect yourself

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Fixing your energy deal now could shield households against higher costs in future. Here's how switching your energy tariff works and what to consider.

Not their finest hour: Bank of England ditches Churchill and Austen for otters and badgers on UK notes

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Winston Churchill and Jane Austen will be replaced by the likes of otters and badgers on UK banknotes - in a decision described as 'total bonkers' by critics.

Another major change to state pensions is being made NEXT MONTH. Here is everything you need to know NOW, as some face working until they're 80

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Most of us can't afford to retire until the state pension starts to pay out, so it's no wonder any increase in the pension age tends to be deeply unpopular.

How to stop YOUR mobile and broadband bills rising this April - where to switch to get them frozen

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Some broadband and mobile providers are promising no price rises until 2027 for new customers, so can you beat the April hikes by switching now? We reveal what deals are available.

How to invest in Europe and two of the best investment trusts to pick now: The INVESTING ANALYST

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It's not hard to list reasons why Europe is viewed as a much less attractive investment destination than, say, the mighty US.

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