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Is your pension at risk of a 'double bubble'? As experts issue urgent warning, here's what you need to know - and what to do to protect your nest egg and income

Today

There's no doubt that 2025 will go down in history as the year that artificial intelligence (AI) became entrenched in our day-to-day lives.

British satellite firm Filtronic sees value soar 192% since landing SpaceX deal

Yesterday

If you had bought £1,000 of shares the day before the deal was announced, your investment would be worth £2,920 today. Its success means the radar and transmitter maker has its sights on expansion.

'Scrooge' Bank of England boss could block Christmas interest rate cut

Yesterday

Along with other rate-setters he will pay close attention to the latest inflation figures, which will be published the day before the interest rate decision.

WH Smith plots board cull after blunder sparked £600m share bloodbath

Yesterday

WH Smith has promised to strengthen its board by hiring one or more directors with experience of the key US market, which is its main focus for growth.

Lidl boss Ryan McDonnell reveals plans for expansion

Yesterday

Lidl may feel like a long-established fixture, but it has grown at breakneck speed since opening its first UK store three decades ago.

UTILICO EMERGING MARKETS TRUST is fast becoming a dividends hero

Yesterday

The trust's success has seen it join the FTSE250 - and being classified as an early stage 'dividend hero' for increasing income payments to shareholders every year for the past decade.

Despite winning an Olympic silver medal, GAIL EMMS struggled financially

Yesterday

The 48-year-old hung up her racket in 2008 and has gone into coaching, commentating, media and motivational speaking.

Taxpayers losing £1m a day on British Steel

Yesterday

Trade body UK Steel has already said the situation poses an 'existential threat' to the industry.

Publicans pushed to brink by Chancellor's tax raid

Yesterday

'It's a hammer blow really,' said TV star and landlord Jeremy Clarkson, who owns The Farmer's Dog in Burford, Oxfordshire.

HAMISH MCRAE: We are seeing a great stock market paradox

Yesterday

A softer jobs market leads to cheaper money as central banks try to offset rising unemployment by cutting interest rates .

The best part-time jobs revealed: You don't need to commute or have special skills, they have flexible hours and you can earn £500 or more a week. Now experts reveal the money-spinning niches you haven't thought of

Yesterday

Tis the season of spending - and it's impossible to keep outgoings down. But with incomes squeezed, it's no wonder families are looking for ways to boost theirs.

How to cash in as big-money takeovers swarm showbusiness

Yesterday

If you want to profit, here are the names to watch. Grab the popcorn and settle down, it could be a bumpy ride - but it will also be thrilling.

A recession would be the Chancellor's fault, says MAGGIE PAGANO

Yesterday

There is a way forward, but that would require the Chancellor tearing up all her damaging fiscal policies from last year and, indeed, pulling apart many of those of her Tory predecessors.

Business 'battered and betrayed' by botched business rates reforms

Yesterday

Rachel Reeves is facing a mounting backlash over her botched business rates reforms as industry leaders warn crippling taxes are 'killing high street firms'.

Accounting gaffe delays results at WH Smith

Yesterday

The retailer, which sold its High Street stores this year to focus on its travel locations, first revealed accounting issues in August.

RAY MASSEY: Citroen's C5 Aircross SUV is a match for the worst potholes

Yesterday

The reason it is so effective against potholes and rough roads is down to a suspension system designed specifically to absorb road imperfections and deliver a smooth, cushioned ride.

Nationwide handed £44m FCA fine for financial crime failures over a four year period

Yesterday

Nationwide has been fined £44m by the FCA for 'failing to get a grip on' financial crime risks lurking within its customer base.

'Sorry, Ben, it's not for sale': Ben & Jerry's owner rules out selling ice cream brand back to founders

Yesterday

Magnum chief executive, Peter Ter Kulve said that Ben & Jerry's is 'not for sale'.

I'm married but our house is in my wife's name only - what happens when we divorce?

Yesterday

I have been with my wife for 13 years. We have bought a house together, although the house is in my wife's name only. What happens to the house?

Slimline London house that used to be a GARAGE is listed for sale for £575k

Yesterday

Slotting in between two terraced houses, the architecturally designed house spans three floors and 613 sq ft.

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