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Leonardo boss: Delayed defence spending plan should have been 'a Christmas present rather than an Easter egg'

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Labour has been told that the frustrated defence sector 'needs some decisions' after an investment plan was delayed into next year.

My pension firm 'blocked' me from moving £350k retirement fund overseas

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Steve Bentley, pictured, contacted This is Money after his UK pension firm unfairly 'blocked' an overseas transfer following a minor administrative error by HMRC.

Britain's best paid woman Bet365 boss Denise Coates sees income soar to £261m

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This was an increase of the £150million she was paid for the previous financial year - but is short of her record pay deal in 2021.

How to make £2,026 in an HOUR: From energy to car insurance, our expert guide can cut all your bills with minimal effort

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The hazy time warp between Christmas and the New Year is a great opportunity to review all your bills and savings to ensure you step into 2026 on the front foot.

How low will interest rates go... and will they stall soon? This is Money podcast

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The base rate is now the lowest it's been since 2023 but a split vote means markets and economists are now question how much lower they will go.

The latest ruse for MrBeast to get your cash with a 'bank': From crypto to credit cards and even loans, our financial experts reveal just what he's planning... and the very real risks

Today

YouTube megastar MrBeast's business has announced the launch of a new financial firm as the popular social media personality expands his sprawling empire.

My hand-picked portfolio of eight funds I'd recommend to EVERY investor: JEFF PRESTRIDGE

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I have finally found my investment comfort zone in a pool of investments which tick all my boxes.

I took a ride in Jaguar's new £140,000 GT that starts its switch to EVs: ROB HULL reveals what he can...

Today

The Daily Mail has been among the first people to have a passenger ride in Jaguar's new electric four-door GT that arrives next year. Here's what it's really like...

Equitable Life savers are caught in a financial scandal that never ends, says RUTH SUNDERLAND

Today

The collapse of life insurance company Equitable Life happened 25 years ago this month but is still casting a long shadow.

Closure of rural pubs in tax raid to hit the elderly as they are robbed of social hubs

Today

Bars face an average hike of 15% in business rates next year, costing them an extra £1,400, UK Hospitality analysis shows.

I own a flat with a 39 year lease that I want to extend: Why is it so expensive?

Today

Since looking into extending my lease, I've been shocked at how much it could cost - £250,000, according to one estimate.

Best and worst breakdown providers revealed: When the worst happens, which patrols can you really count on?

Today

To make sure your car is fixed quickly, here are the best and worst breakdown providers ranked by car owners.

Christmas Eve will be 2025's busiest day for cash withdrawals... but amount we take out has fallen 50% since 2017

Today

Those in Northern Ireland are most likely to take out cash, with 28% believing physical money is important, followed by north east England at 26%.

Casino and Mecca Bingo owner Rank falls victim to £6.2m payment fraud in Spain

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Maidenhead-based Rank said it was supporting police investigations and carrying out its own internal investigation with an external law firm.

Billionaire Larry Ellison backs Paramount bid for Warner Bros with £30bn guarantee

Yesterday

Paramount - which makes the Top Gun movies starring Tom Cruise (pictured), is trying to gatecrash a deal between Paramount and Netflix.

Pound rises to highest level against the dollar in two months as investors grapple with outlook for rates

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Sterling edged up as much as 0.6% to $1.3457 amid suggestions rates may be cut faster in the US than the UK next year.

Last ever petrol Jaguar: Final F-Pace SUV rolled off the UK assembly line on Friday ahead of the brand's EV switch

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The final Jaguar with a combustion engine under its bonnet was built on Friday 19 December. It is an £80,000 high-performance F-Pace SVR SUV finished in black paint.

Could the FTSE still reach 10,000 by the end of 2025 - or will gloomy economic data scupper Santa rally?

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London's blue-chip index has teetered on the edge of 10,000 points for the past few months, but is yet to reach the milestone which is psychologically important for investors.

Cost of Gordon Brown's gold sale 25 years ago spirals to nearly £40BILLION as bullion price hits record high

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The price of gold has soared to a new high - meaning the cost of Gordon Brown's decision to sell the nation's holdings on the cheap 25 years ago has ballooned to almost £40billion.

HALF of Britons are buying fewer Christmas presents to save cash

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While many claim they are easing back on gifts, others say they plan to host fewer guests for dinner, or cut down on trips to the pub.

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