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Oil sinks below $90 a barrel after Trump says Iran war is 'effectively over'

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The price of oil fell below $90 a barrel for the first time since the summer today after Donald Trump said the war with Iran is 'effectively over'.

Fat payouts for Hargreaves Lansdown private equity raiders - while its loyal clients are hung out to dry: ALEX BRUMMER

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Clients using the Hargreaves Lansdown platform are having a torrid time. Many of the popular funds in which they are invested have been battered.

M&S investors get an early Christmas present as it doubles shareholder payout

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The retailer last week launched its Christmas campaign with James Norton and Amandaland star Lucy Punch after reporting a rebound in profits.

The 78 must-have toys this Christmas for every age group and budget - as picked by John Lewis, Amazon and children's gift experts

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What do you get children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and kids of friends that they don't already have?

The Government is about to slash 2030 EV sales targets - here's what it means for drivers and the cars you can buy until the end of the decade

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The Government is expected to slash EV sales targets this week after lobbying by car manufacturers.

Could you afford to live on a £100,000 pension pot and a state pension?

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One in 10 people believe they could live on a pension pot worth up to £100k but most have no idea how much they will need in retirement.

Our flats' service charge is rising to £2,500 per year - should we buy the freehold to take control?

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I moved into my leasehold flat in February 2026. Now I face paying £2,500 a year for the service charge and the freeholder wants to sell his interest in the property at auction.

DLVA could be scrapped under Andy Burnham's ten-year plan for Britain

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The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency could be scrapped, or merged with the DVSA, as part of the Prime Minister's wider efforts to cut underperforming Whitehall agencies.

What are Britons buying on Whatnot? Auction site reveals top items from darts trading cards to old M&S clothes

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Online selling platform Whatnot has exploded in popularity this year, as Britons bid on everything from trading cards to the latest toys and sold-out trainers.

Jaguar Land Rover orchestrates raid of BYD offices over accusations of Chinese 'copycat Defender'

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JLR, which is owned by India's Tata Motors, is challenging BYD over suggestions that its new SUV's boxy shape infringes its intellectual property rights.

£292bn wiped off value of Nvidia as it launches probe into boss Jensen Huang's affair with 'Chinese spy'

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Shares in chip giant Nvidia have plunged wiping £292bn off its value after boss Jensen Huang admitted to cheating on his wife with a suspected Chinese spy.

Stock markets in 'fragile recovery' after US tech rout: But Nvidia tumbles on concerns over boss's 'spy' affair

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The FTSE 100 crept up 1%, leaving it close to where it was a week ago before Donald Trump's US midterm election wipeout sent global stocks on a rollercoaster ride.

Best cash Isa rates: 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.

Hamish McRae: The stock market has taken a knock but there's no need to panic yet

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Wow, what a week it's been for investors here in the UK - and indeed a few on the other side of the Atlantic, too.

British graphene pioneer Paragraf sued over claims it 'duped' investors in £30m takeover

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Paragraf founder Simon Thomas and other executives are accused of misleading American investors in Cardea by exaggerating the company's capabilities to make certain chips.

I'm 55 and want to cash in a £50,000 pension: Why am I being told to wait until age 60? STEVE WEBB replies

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I've taken early retirement as I am suffering from cancer treatment for head and neck cancer. But Aon has told me I can't take the money out until I am 60.

Youth unemployment crisis is 'national emergency' as tax hikes and red tape hit hiring and cost jobs, Labour warned

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Labour must make it cheaper and easier for companies to hire new staff to tackle the 'national emergency' of youth unemployment, according to a leading recruiter.

Best fixed energy deals: How to beat the new price cap - and protect against a January bill hike

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Fixed energy deals have been gradually returning to the market, so are there any that beat the current cap?

2 PAC number plate fetches £34,720 at auction weeks after 30 year anniversary of Tupac's death

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The UK registration plate, which echoed the stage name of the late rapper, sold at The London Auction hosted by RM Sotheby's.at the end of last month.

The £8bn gifting boom as savers hand money to family to dodge inheritance tax on their pensions

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Unspent pensions will soon be included in inheritance tax calculations - and spending or gifting money are among the easiest ways to reduce your estate.

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