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BUSINESS & MARKETS LIVE: FTSE 100 closes back above 10,000 as oil price eases

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With global stock markets rallying, London's blue-chip index ended the session up 141.68 points or 1.42 per cent at 10,106.84.

Golden window before the tax trap strikes: Savers can make an extra £5,000 by locking in a top new deal... here our experts reveal exactly how

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As the Isa deadline approaches, savers are scrambling to make the most of their £20,000 annual allowance by seeking out the best deals.

Race to £10k: We challenged five experts to turn £500 into £10k - from betting to stocks, crypto and Vinted - so who has taken the early lead?

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We've given five experts in different fields (and our own Investing Monkey) £500 and challenged them to turn it into £10,000 as quickly as possible.

Economy was on its knees before war erupted, says HUGO DUNCAN: It's going to get worse for the Chancellor... and the rest of us

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Inflation stood at a punishing 3 per cent in February - before the conflict sent oil and gas prices soaring and fuelled fears of a fresh cost-of-living shock.

Wilko owner says 'significant opportunity' to bring back brand to shops after new Morrisons launch

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Budget homeware chain Wilko was bought by rival The Range for £5m in 2023 after it collapsed and has since made a return to the High Street by being sold in The Range shops.

House prices rose at start of this year but it's still a buyer's market

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House prices increased in the year to the end of January, but experts say a glut of homes on the market is keeping prices in check.

'It's tough for customers right now': Morrisons boss sounds alarm over impact of war on food prices

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Morrisons chief executive Rami Baitiéh, is the latest chief executive to sound the alarm on the impact of the conflict in Iran. 'We are watching current international events closely,' he said.

I help Britons who want to retire to Portugal - these are the questions I get asked most

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Retirees on a budget can still enjoy a lower cost of living in many locations - here is what they need to know.

The simple trick that could make you £17,000. This strategy could turbocharge your savings... but you'll need to act fast

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Are you a late Larry, an early Edna or a regular Reggie? We all tend to keep to our own tempo when it comes to investing in an Isa.

World faces 'stark and steep recession' with years of $150-a-barrel oil prices and 'profound economic implications' due to Iran war, BlackRock boss warns as Shell says Europe is days from fuel shortages

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Blackrock chief executive Larry Fink has said that if the Iran war keeps energy prices persistently high, it will have 'profound implications' for the world economy.

Are we being ripped off at the petrol pumps? The Iran war has already cost British drivers an extra £307M but retailers claim they are playing fair

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As forecourt prices continue to increase, retailers have reiterated that fuel supplies remain 'stable' as they rejected suggestions that they have been profiteering from the escalating oil crisis.

The 10 foods that have SOARED in price due to inflation: Vegetarian mince and chocolate in biggest risers

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The price of some weekly shop staples has more than doubled in the last two years, data reveals, as fears grow that the Iran war will send them soaring further.

How to earn tax-free profits on Bitcoin and Ethereum

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The Innovative Finance Isa will soon become the only Isa to allow investors to back the biggest cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Is Asos staging a comeback? Shares surge after a sharp rise in profits

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Asos enjoyed a sharp jump in half-year profits in the period to 1 March, but total goods sold fell.

The 10 little-known tricks you can use NOW to turbocharge your Isa: You've only got 11 days left to do it... here our experts reveal how

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On the surface, the Isa is very simple. It's a savings product into which you can put cash and investments up to the value of £20,000 each tax year.

What inflation means for you: CPI unchanged at 3% - what happens next?

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Inflation held steady at 3 per cent in February, in line with expectations, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics.

So who's cashing in from Trump's war? Mystery traders who made millions in just minutes before 'peace hopes' post

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Mystery traders may have made a fortune after betting billions on markets just before a surprise social media post by Donald Trump raising hopes of peace with Iran.

My patio slabs started to slip after just a year, but the builder won't reply to my emails: Consumer lawyer DEAN DUNHAM replies

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In 2024, I got a new patio laid but, just a year later, some of the slabs started to move. The tradesman fixed it once but now the slabs are sliding again

How to choose the perfect fund for YOUR stocks and shares Isa: The best-buy deals experts love the most

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If you log into one of the main investment platforms to set up a stocks and shares Isa, you'll find as many as 8,000 funds, shares and trusts to choose from.

I'm concerned the person in charge of our economy is totally out of their depth: ALEX BRUMMER

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Rachel Reeves had the opportunity to rise to the occasion yesterday. Instead, she treated us to yet another of her now-familiar flops.

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