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FTSE 100 gains 260 points as oil crashes towards $90 - MARKETS CLOSE

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Global stock markets surged and the oil price tumbled as investors breathed a sigh of relief over the ceasefire between the US and Iran.

Defence industry chief sounds alarm over Labour's military spending delays

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The boss of Cohort - which specialises in areas such as electronic warfare and satellite communications - said a lack of certainty was making it 'very hard' to invest.

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.

Will Britons see mortgage rates fall as a result of the ceasefire in Iran?

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Mortgage rates have gone from 3.5% to 4.75% since the conflict started. Will that trend now start to reverse?

Will you inherit any state pension from your husband or wife?

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This depends on when the surviving partner reaches or has passed state pension age and their spouse's date of birth and National Insurance record.

You'll now get MORE daily compensation if something goes wrong with your phone or broadband

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Customers of major firms such as BT, Sky and TalkTalk will be able to get more money when things go wrong, without even having to ask for it under the Ofcom scheme.

State pension age: What is the retirement age in the UK?

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We explain changes to the state pension age, so you can find out when you will be allowed to retire.

NS&I relaunches green savings bonds - is the fixed-rate deal worth opening?

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The Treasury-backed bank has upped the rate on its bonds, used to fund renewable energy and cleaner transport.

Race to £10,000: Our investing monkey swings into the lead thanks to stock that soared 1,000% in just two days

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We have given £500 to five experts in different fields (and to our own investing monkey) and challenged them to turn it into £10,000 as quickly as possible.

Traders slash odds of interest rate rises in boost to borrowers - but inflation fears persist

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Fall in oil and gas prices will ease pressure on consumers and businesses.

Iran ceasefire triggers biggest slump in oil price since Covid outbreak - but drivers warned pain at the pumps will go on

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Drivers have been warned of further pain at the pumps despite some much-needed respite after the biggest fall in the price of oil since the Covid outbreak six years ago.

House prices drop as Iran war triggers mortgage rate misery

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Amanda Bryden, head of mortgages at Halifax said the 'slowdown' in the housing market was due to uncertainty regarding the conflict in the Middle East.

Shell cashes in on oil trading but slashes gas production outlook blaming the Middle East conflict

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The energy giant said trading in its chemical and products business, which includes oil trading, is expected to be 'significantly higher' in the first quarter after a jump in energy prices.

Best cash Isa rates 2025: 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.

My neighbour stole half a metre of my garden when he replaced his fence. What should I do? DEAN DUNHAM KC replies

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I agreed to pay half the £2,200 cost of replacing a fence that I share with my next-door neighbour. However, it was installed in the wrong place.

Are YOU one of the 8 million pensioners about to lose out on a chunk of cash from their state pension this week? Our money experts reveal exactly who is going to be short-changed - and what to do about it

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Millions of retirees have been awarded a chunky 4.8 per cent increase to their state pension. As energy bills are poised to climb, the increase is a welcome boost to pensioners.

I was in almost £30,000 worth of debt and maxed out my £2,000 overdraft every month. But these small, achievable steps transformed my weekly spending. Now I am debt free

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Anyone meeting me today may assume my finances have always been in pretty tip-top shape. But just seven years ago - with two young children in tow - I was £27,000 in debt.

Best fixed energy deals: Fixed tariffs can shield you from future price rises

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Fixed energy deals have been gradually returning to the market, so are there any that beat the current cap?

Second home owners in Scotland face 500% council tax hike as local authorities handed uncapped powers

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Householders in Midlothian, Scotland could be hit with fees of up to £27,863 this year following the SNP-run council's decision to increase premium charges.

How to invest your pension in drawdown

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Pension freedoms mean retirees can now invest their savings how they like rather than buy a stingy annuity. We explain how to do this wisely.

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