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London residents quitting capital flock to the 'three Cs' - Caterham, Chatham and Chigwell...

Today

Over half of London homeowners who bought a property this year moved within 50 miles of London, according to Hamptons.

A QUARTER of Britons plan to shop in the Boxing Day sales... and say they'll spend more than last year

Today

Half of these shoppers plan to brave the crowds on the high street, according to Barclays, with the rest seeking bargains online.

Can you guess the best-selling models from every major car maker? We cover Kia to Porsche in part 2 of the series

Yesterday

In the second of our three-part series running over the coming days, we cover the car brands from K to P.

We meet the man behind Yoto: How Ben Drury got kids dreaming of a screen-free Christmas

Wednesday

If there's an unusual quiet coming from your children or grandchildren's room this Christmas, it may not be a miracle - it may be a Yoto.

This is my number one tip to beat savings rate cuts - but you must act NOW, says SYLVIA MORRIS

Wednesday

Savers received an unwelcome early Christmas surprise when the Bank of England cut its base rate but if you follow my advice you can still secure a good deal.

Britain's dodgiest drivers revealed, including the area where one in NINE have penalty points. So how does YOUR area fare?

Wednesday

Motorists can accumulate points for offenses if they're caught speeding, ignoring road signs or using handheld mobile phones. Lower level offenses typically attract three point penalties.

The surprise winner in the fund best-sellers lists all the way back to 2010: ANDREW OXLADE

Wednesday

Investors love to know what other investors are buying. I know this because the data we publish regularly ranks among the most popular pages on our website.

Can you guess the best-selling cars ever from every major brand? From Alfa to Jeep, here's Part 1 of our list

Wednesday

In the first of our three-part series running over the coming days, we cover the car makers from A to J.

Trump hails tariff boom as US economy grows at fastest rate in two years

Wednesday

Gross domestic product increased at an annualised pace of 4.3% - smashing expectations of 3.3% growth - according to latest figures.

Ten ways to avoid inheritance tax legally

Wednesday

There are many legal ways to dodge the dreaded 40 per cent 'death tax' if you want to pass on the maximum sum possible and are prepared to plan ahead.

My most jaw-dropping cases and how I won back £1M this year... plus the rogue readers who tried to swindle me: SALLY SORTS IT

Wednesday

I am delighted to say that I won back a total of nearly £1.02million this year in another 100-plus cases of unfair treatment by companies and institutions exposed in the Sally Sorts It column.

Most and least reliable hybrid cars REVEALED: Which of these green(ish) motors can you really count on?

Wednesday

While always considered a stepping stone from ownership of a traditional petrol or diesel car before opting to go full electric, they tend to offer the best of both worlds with less compromise than an EV.

The flexible jobs that pay the most for the fewest hours worked - and don't need special skills

Wednesday

Striking the perfect work/life balance is easier said than done but there are a number of golden jobs that pay handsomely for a short working week.

Will the AI bubble burst in 2026? Experts reveal the red flags

Wednesday

Concerns of a bubble come as big technology firms continue to have sky high valuations and are becoming an increasingly large part of the global market.

Now scrap tax on ambition in full, say bosses after Chancellor's inheritance tax U-turn

Wednesday

Businesses cheered Labour's climbdown, which will see a rise in the threshold for death duties on family businesses and farms worth £1m to £2.5m.

Should I keep paying into my Lifetime Isa now that they could be scrapped?

Wednesday

In the Autumn Budget, it was announced that the Government will launch a consultation into Lifetime Isas in 2026. Where does this leave those saving for a house deposit in one?

Tractors score a victory: Inheritance tax U-turn shows how enfeebled the Chancellor has become, says ALEX BRUMMER

Wednesday

The government U-turn on inheritance tax relief for family firms and businesses takes advantage of a publication black hole.

Six most important pension questions of 2025 answered by STEVE WEBB

Wednesday

Interest in pensions was intense this year and our star columnist Steve Webb fielded many questions - on the state pension age, tax-free cash, artificial intelligence, and more.

Can I get a refund for 'non-drop' Christmas tree that's already dropping its needles? Consumer lawyer DEAN DUNHAM replies

Wednesday

I bought a Christmas tree from a local farm that was advertised as 'non-drop'. However, after a week the needles are shedding everywhere.

Aviva staff land £58,000 Christmas jackpot as shares surge under boss Amanda Blanc

Wednesday

Workers who entered a five-year 'save as you earn' scheme shortly after Blanc became boss saw it vest earlier this month in time for Christmas.