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I let my spare room to a friend for just over a year. She's untidy, invites random people over and refuses to leave. What can I do? DEAN DUNHAM reveals the simple solution... and mistake to avoid

Today

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?

I left for work one morning and asked my wife to call a plumber. I never thought it would end with my family being held to ransom. These are the signs you can't ignore

Today

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.

Good news for tenants as rent falls in major cities - and competition to secure a property cools

Today

According to the property website Zoopla, rental prices are falling in multiple locations in the Midlands and South.

Not their finest hour: 'Bonkers' Bank of England ditches Churchill and Austen for otters and badgers as wildlife replaces historical figures on UK notes

Today

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.

The urgent guide to stop your energy bill rocketing to £25,000: With Iran crisis set to send prices soaring, what you must do to protect yourself

Yesterday

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.

'Catastrophic consequences': Saudi oil chief warns of drastic fallout from war in Iran - even as price of crude sinks and stock markets bounce back

Yesterday

The world's biggest oil exporter warned of 'catastrophic consequences' as the Iran war disrupts shipping in the Strait of Hormuz - even as global stock markets bounced back.

Premium bond holders are set for a great year - and I've seen the proof. This is what's coming: SYLVIA MORRIS

Yesterday

Hidden away in last week's Spring Statement from the Chancellor was some good news for Premium Bond holders.

Hargreaves Lansdown review: Is the 'Waitrose of investing' worth the cost?

Yesterday

Hargreaves Lansdown is probably the UK's best-known investment platform. But it's up against a host of others, with many providing low fees

The FTSE's biggest risers as stock markets stage a relief rally on oil price drop

Yesterday

Rattled investors have been offered a day of temporary relief as Donald Trump indicated the Iran conflict will end 'very soon'.

Rented property sees 'largest value decline this century' as landlords sell off to first-time buyers

Yesterday

The total value of privately rented homes has nosedived in the past three years, data suggests, as tax and regulation cause some investors to quit.

TSB to raise ALL its fixed mortgage rates as Middle East fallout continues

Yesterday

Mortgage brokers are warning that mortgage rates below 4% could disappear by next week, after three more lenders hiked rates in response to geopolitical tensions.

Major pension glitch which means you could be given access to your pot only for it to be snatched away again

Yesterday

If you are one of the two million people celebrating your 55th birthday over the next couple of years, then beware - there's a most peculiar quirk in pension rules that you must get your head around.

'Sex pest' Crispin Odey could not control himself, court told

Yesterday

Disgraced hedge fund manager Crispin Odey was a 'sex pest' and a 'sociopath' who found it hard to control himself according to a former executive at his firm, a court has heard.

A sceptic's view on how to invest in Europe and two of the best investment trusts: The INVESTING ANALYST

Yesterday

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

Domino's Pizza bets big on new chicken range to beat consumer squeeze

Yesterday

Profits at Domino's Pizza have been hit by a consumer squeeze as it pins its hopes on new chicken products. The pizza giant described a 'challenging consumer backdrop' last year.

Best deals on 26-plate cars: Your ultimate guide to the brands and models with the biggest discounts

Yesterday

March is one of the two busiest months of the calendar for car showrooms and the peak period for dealers to offer big discounts to lure customers. These are the biggest savings.

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

Yesterday

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

A financial tsunami is heading for Britain because of the Iran war, and it will leave the UK poorer for years to come. This is why families trying to pay their bills will suffer the most: ALEX BRUMMER

Yesterday

Barely a week ago, in her underwhelming Spring Statement, Rachel Reeves took to the despatch box and claimed that Labour was doing a marvellous job.

Persimmon defies housebuilding gloom but warns Iran conflict could knock consumer sentiment

Yesterday

Assuming the conflict is 'short', Persimmon said it expects to deliver between 12,000 and 12,500 completions this year,

Freetrade to launch Junior Isa: Is it a good low-cost investing option?

Yesterday

Investing platform Freetrade is set to launch a junior Isa soon, so will it be a good option for investing for a child? We examine how it compares with other platforms.