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How Bitcoin plunge could trigger a financial crash: 'Sickening scenarios' are near, experts say - and that's not the only reason you should be worried, reveals HUGO DUNCAN... no wonder I'm told it's 'the Titanic'

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Beloved of drug dealers and money launderers, it is the world's most famous cryptocurrency, and splits opinion like no other investment.

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.

Smart motorways dubbed 'catastrophic waste of time, money and effort'

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Controversial 'smart' motorways are barely providing any economic benefit, damning new analysis has found.

Best stocks and shares Isas February 2026

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Investing in a stocks and shares Isa means your money can grow tax-free. We run through the options, helping you decide which provider is right for you.

How I paid off my £330,000 mortgage in just four years: It saved me £70,000 in interest and let me quit my job

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Most people take out a mortgage on the understanding it will likely take them decades to pay off.

The best fibre broadband deals: Compare top picks for February 2026

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Fibre broadband doesn't have to be expensive. If you're not getting a good deal from your provider, compare offers to see whether you can switch and save money.

SMALL CAP MOVERS: Secondary offerings drag on valuations

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More than 20 AIM-listed businesses have tapped the market to refresh their coffers in recent months, and a similar number are understood to be lining up to do the same.

TSB profits surge 20% after cutting costs ahead of £3bn Santander takeover

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TSB reported record annual profits for 2025 ahead of the near £3billion takeover by Santander expected later this year.

Seven EVs now claim to cover more than 450 miles on one charge - could 1,000 miles soon be a reality?

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Electric car ranges have come a long way in 15 years. When the Nissan Leaf - the first 'mass-market' EV - arrived in 2010, it offered a range of just 109 miles.

Bank of England slashes GDP outlook, holds interest rates and warns of job losses, as Labour's growth mission stalls

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Labour's stuttering growth ambitions suffered a fresh blow yesterday as the Bank of England slashed its UK GDP forecast and warned of rising job losses.

Bitcoin crashes to $60,000, losing half of its value in just four months - will it trigger a 'death spiral' for crypto?

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While it has rebounded to trade at around $65,000 this morning, bitcoin has lost nearly half of its value in over four months, after it reached a record high of $122,000 in October.

Typical house price goes above £300,000 for first time as buyers return in January

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House prices have risen above £300,000 for the first time ever, according to Halifax, with its latest data suggesting the market is off to a flying start this year.

How much income tax do people pay in YOUR area? Find out using our interactive map

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Analysis of HMRC data finds that residents of one south London borough pay more income tax than in Leeds and Birmingham combined.

Jamie Oliver warns Labour's tax raid is 'stubbing out' Britain's restaurants

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The celebrity chef warned that 'confidence and creativity die' under high Government taxes and called for 'urgent' reform of VAT to help ease the burden on venues hit by business rates hikes.

AJ Bell Dodl offers fee-free Isa investing for a year: Is it worth signing up for the deal?

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AJ Bell Dodl has cut fees on its Isa and Lifetime Isa. The platform is aimed at beginner investors, so if you're looking to get started, we examine whether it's worth a look.

Fixing your energy bill can save you money - but two fifths of households think it locks in higher standard rates

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Fixed energy tariffs are priced differently to standard variable ones, so if you haven't fixed in a year or more, it's worth comparing deals to see whether you can cut your bill.

Bailey tells of his shock about the 'cover-up' and 'lies', as he weighs in over Epstein scandal

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Bank of England governor Bailey (pictured) made clear his dismay over the latest revelations about Epstein and his relationship with Lord Mandelson.

Pound falls and gilt yields see-saw on interest rate cut hints and the turmoil in No.10

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Currency traders sold off sterling as the Bank of England - led by Governor Andrew Bailey (pictured) - left interest rates on hold but opened the door to a cut within weeks.

Mining titans scrap £200bn mega merger: Footsie rivals Rio Tinto and Glencore in clash of egos over who would run firm

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The two FTSE-100 giants announced they were in discussions less than a month ago about a 'combination' of the businesses.

Bailey should slash rates to protect our endangered economy, says ALEX BRUMMER

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The great hope of financial markets when Labour was elected in July 2024 was political and economic stability after the turmoil of the Tories' last years in office.

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