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Race to £10,000: Profits from plant boxes put our antiques dealer into the lead!

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Two weeks ago we gave five experts in different fields £500 and challenged them to turn it into £10,000 as quickly as possible.

Businesses face further hit as government pay body forecasts ANOTHER rise in the minimum wage

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The minimum wage is expected to rise again next year, adding to the burden on employers already struggling with higher labour costs.

EDF now offers cheapest overnight EV charging rates and extends off-peak hours

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EDF claims it had launched the 'cheapest' off-peak EV charging rates on the market, starting from 6.49p/kWh.

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.

First-time buyers feel the brunt of rising mortgage rates: Will it lead to collapsing chains and house price falls?

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First-time buyers are feeling the brunt of rising mortgage rates with some property insiders fearing it could have dire consequences for the rest of the market.

Santander offers £205 in cash and vouchers to switch current account

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Santander is now offering the best deal on the market to switch your current account - if you don't mind receiving part of the bonus in vouchers.

The 45 new cars that will cost almost £6,000 just to tax this year

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The first-year 'showroom' tax for the any car emitting over 255g/km CO2 have been hiked by £200 from today to an eye-watering £5,690. Here's every model that's impacted.

FTSE 100 rallies on hopes Iran war will end soon; food inflation to reach 9% - MARKETS LIVE

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Investors grasping at any sign of an end to uncertainty were cheered by Donald Trump's latest comments that the US could end the conflict within 'two or three weeks'.

The best bank accounts: Compare switch offers and more perks

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Many bank accounts come with incentives or extra perks to help you get more from your money, so it is time to consider a switch. We reveal our pick of the top deals.

Council tax bills rise from today: How to challenge YOUR band if you think you pay too much

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We explain how to work out if you might be in the wrong council tax band, how to challenge it - and this pitfalls to avoid.

Stocks rally and oil plunges below $100 as Trump raises hopes of end to Iran war

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Stock markets surged and oil plunged below $100 a barrel after Donald Trump suggested the US would end its attack on Iran in two to three weeks.

Bank of England warns Middle East conflict threatens financial stability while 5.2m borrowers face higher mortgage payments in next two years

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The Bank of England has warned that the Iran war threatens to increase instability in the financial system after delivering a 'substantial' shock to the global economy.

I've seen how NS&I treats bereaved families - now I'm ready to close my account, says SYLVIA MORRIS

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What a fiasco. Our cherished National Savings and Investments has betrayed savers' faith once again - and I fear it could take years to recover.

Premium Bonds winners April 2026: See all the prizes from £1,000 to £1m and search our interactive tables

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Have you won one of this month's major prizes? Our tables show all the £1,000 to £1m winners.

'Doomsday preppers' are getting ready for disaster. Here's how to survive a financial apocalypse

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Father of two Dan Goss, pictured, founder of the website Start Prepping UK, is digging in as he prepares for what could lie ahead.

Labour ups discounts for EV home chargers to £500 before SCRAPPING funding entirely next year

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The boosted £500 discount will be motorists' last opportunity for Government support with Labour axing all funding for home charger installations from the end of March 2027.

This little-known Premium Bonds alternative offers a £250,000 prize - but what are the odds of winning?

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We run the rule over how savers can qualify for the prize draw, how likely they are to win and what to watch out for in the small print.

Investors respond to Iran war by piling more money into volatile markets

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Many investors are optimistic about future returns despite the Middle East conflict, with just one in six planning to pull money from investments.

Topps Tiles to close 23 more stores in cost-cutting drive to battle 'government-driven' inflation

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A major retailer is closing more shops at it grapples with higher taxes, wages and costs, as well as shifting consumer habits.

Labour REJECTS calls to extend death duty deadline for pensions in major blow to grieving families

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Bereaved relatives will have six months to deal with their loved ones' pensions, after the Treasury rejected a Lords recommendation to extend the deadline.

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