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Britain's worst speeders revealed after 30,000 were caught exceeding 20mph limits last year

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Over 30,000 motorists were caught driving at 30mph or faster on 20mph roads last year in the UK, an investigation by the RAC has found. Some have sped to 'chilling' levels.

Car hire firm charged me £156 for leaving animal hair on seats... but I don't have a pet! SALLY SORTS IT

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At Easter, my wife and I picked up a vehicle near our home in Birmingham to visit my mother who lives 100 miles away in Lincolnshire.

Why I never say 'hello' first when I answer the phone: RACHEL RICKARD STRAUS on a terrifying new AI scam

Yesterday

When I'm called from a number I don't recognise, I answer the phone and stay silent until the caller identifies themselves.

My neighbour put up a new fence but says I can't paint my side. Can he stop me? DEAN DUNHAM KC  replies

Yesterday

My neighbour has put up a new fence and won't let me paint my side of it. It's making my garden look ugly and disjointed but he insists the wood needs to 'breathe'.

All the tricks that will get you into VIP airport lounges for less this summer - even if you've booked economy

Yesterday

Relaxing in an airport lounge can be a great way to start your summer holiday in style. They can offer a quieter, more comfortable alternative to the main terminal.

Why my heart sinks every time I order something and find out that the courier is Evri: DOMINIC LAWSON

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When delivery firm Hermes rebranded as Evri a few years ago, it didn't take long for customers to come up with their own reasons for the change.

NS&I accounts to snap up now - and the duds I'd avoid at all costs: SYLVIA MORRIS

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National Savings & Investment bosses are in panic mode. They need to draw in a near record £15bn from savers this financial year.

We may have gone too far with 'skimpy' clothes, M&S boss admits after customer feedback

Yesterday

In remarks made at the retailer's annual general meeting, Marks & Spencer's boss Stuart Machin said he was aware the business needs 'to be careful' to not alienate older customers.

Football fever fuels surging sales at Young's as pub chiefs pin hopes on England making it to the final

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The pub company, which runs 287 sites across the country, said that its trading has benefited from the extended opening hours for later England matches.

London more exposed than any other region to march of the robots - with three in four jobs at risk

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A report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development puts the capital at the top of regional rankings for workforce exposure to AI.

Borrowing bomb for Burnham: Debt, both public and private, is the enemy of stability, warns ALEX BRUMMER

Yesterday

Britain's public finances are becoming 'unsustainable' despite claims by current Rachel Reeves that Labour's fiscal rules restored order.

Why twice as many households could be forced to pay a new mansion tax under Andy Burnham's latest plans... as our experts reveal exactly who will be affected - and our map of regions most at risk

Yesterday

It was news to strike fear into the hearts of homeowners up and down the country. Plans for a so-called mansion tax could be expanded to draw in hundreds of thousands more households...

How I made more than £3,000 of FREE money in 6 months - without spending a penny of my own cash. Anyone can do it in just 15 minutes a day

Yesterday

On January 1 I resolved that this was the year I would use the knowledge I'd accumulated over years of writing about personal finance to make some free cash.

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.

Half of pet owners have a savings account for their furry friend with £1,000 stashed away

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In its survey of pet owners, 51% told Investec Save that they were setting aside money each month in savings to cover any unexpected vet bills.

Labour hikes probate fees by 75% next week in a move labelled 'exploitative' of grieving families

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In a blow to families already facing significant stress, the cost of applying for probate under Labour is increasing sharply this month.

Couple in their seventies trade in their beloved 60-year-old classic Volvo for an electric car from the Swedish brand

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Bohdan, 73, and Marian Antoniw, 72, have swapped their 1965 Volvo Amazon 122S - which they have owned since December 1980 - for a state-of-the-art EC40 EV.

Still holding on to Premium Bonds that never win? This is what it's really costing you

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Most of the 23million savers who own Premium Bonds bought them to be in with a chance of winning the £1million jackpot - but also with the prospect that they'll profit from the bountiful smaller prizes.

InvestEngine is paying up to £200 cashback: What are your chances of getting the top amount?

Yesterday

InvestEngine is paying a welcome bonus but the reward you receive is randomly allocated. Here's how it works and how you can sign up.

Co-op Bank offering £300 to switch current account: How does the deal compare?

Yesterday

Co-operative Bank has launched a new incentive that could be lucrative for switchers, but as usual there are several conditions to meet.