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Zopa Bank enters investing market with ready-made fund account

Today

App-based bank Zopa has launched a new investing product targeted at first-time investors.

Government drafts in the MILITARY to clear the nation's driving test backlog

Today

Defence driving examiners next year will be deployed to test centres in England with the longest waiting times to conduct an additional 6,500 practical driving tests next year.

Are you and your car winter ready? Our top 10 tips to survive blizzard conditions and snow on the roads

Today

What are the absolute essentials every driver needs to know - and do - as winter weather arrives across the country and snow is causing travel chaos?

A HUGE retirement saving crisis looms if state pension triple lock is ditched

Today

Former minister Steve Webb found out Government estimates for how much people would 'under-save' if the guarantee was axed - and says they are 'shocking'.

Stock markets stage cautious recovery as blockbuster Nvidia sales stifle AI bubble fears

Today

Global stock markets are trading higher on Thursday after blockbuster earnings from chip giant Nvidia calmed anxiety over a growing 'AI bubble'.

Nationwide boss urges Chancellor to keep 'full range' of savings as £20,000 cash Isa limit could be cut in Budget

Today

The boss of Britain's biggest building society has urged the Chancellor to keep a 'full range' of savings products available amid speculation over changes to Isa rules.

I'm worried about being made redundant from my £120,000 per year job - how can I prepare?

Today

I'm worried about losing my job, and having not been at the company for very long my redundancy package won't be that big. What can I do to prepare for the worst?

Record-breaking Nvidia defies AI bubble gloom: Shares jump on latest update

Today

In one of the most eagerly awaited updates in recent corporate history, the world's most valuable company said it raked in £44bn in the third quarter.

My £887 Japanese smart toilet broke but Better Bathrooms says it was my fault: CRANE ON THE CASE

Today

We haven't done anything wrong, and are keen that the two-year guarantee is honoured and we are given a replacement toilet or a refund of the £887.45 we paid.

Confidence slumps amid Budget fears and cost of living pain

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Business and household confidence is slumping amid fears of a brutal Budget next week - and as soaring food prices pile pressure on families.

The Chinese 'Temu Range Rover' taking over the school run: Owners tell us why they love theirs so much as sales in Britain soar

Today

The Jaecoo 7 is being dubbed the 'Temu Range Rover' online. And the cheap Chinese luxury SUV has become a UK best seller.

Why investors still fear the AI bubble will burst despite Nvidia's blockbuster results

Today

Investors breathed a sigh of relief at Nvidia's good results but for many the question over the AI bubble bursting remains 'if not now, when?'

Freeholder appeal threatens to delay leasehold reform: What does it mean for flat owners?

Today

Freeholders are continuing their battle to halt leasehold reform, having decided to appeal a key High Court decision against them.

WH Smith boss resigns as report reveals 'extremely serious' US accounting issues

Yesterday

The chief executive of WH Smith is set to resign after 11 years with the retailer after an independent probe into a US accounting blunder revealed 'extremely serious' failures.

How homes worth just £135,000 could be caught up in Labour's new 'mansion tax' raid

Yesterday

Chancellor Rachel Reeves (pictured) is said to be planning a new levy on hundreds of thousands of homes in the Budget on November 26.

Christmas rate cut likely in boost for borrowers after inflation drops to a four-month low

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Investors now see an 85% chance of a December cut by the Bank of England. Inflation fell from 3.8% in September to 3.6% in October.

Labour is 'killing industry', says oil giant ExxonMobil, as it warns over second plant at threat of closure

Yesterday

Exxon said its Fawley site in Hampshire faces 'the same challenges' as the Mossmorran plant in Fife (pictured), which is due to close in February.

Third of family firms fear collapse by next General Election as they are hammered by rising taxes

Yesterday

A survey of 2,000 family firms by law firm WSP Solicitors found 37% believe they risk closure before the next general election in 2029.

Save our family firms! They're the backbone of Britain - in more ways than one, says MAGGIE PAGANO

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Family firms will be devastated if Rachel Reeves goes ahead with the changes she made at the last Budget to abolish the inheritance tax relief.

Bumper London float helps boost profits at Beauty Tech Group with sales up in October and November

Yesterday

The Cheshire-based firm, which sells LED face masks, said annual profits are now set to come in at £32m compared to previous expectations of £29.7m.

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