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Vape tax comes into force this week: Here's what's changing and how much costs will rise

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One online vape shop owner told This is Money: 'It's a sin tax on the thing that gets people off the actual sin.'

Average homeowner's mortgage rate has doubled in five years and sits at 4% for first time since 2009

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Most major lenders have increased their mortgage rates in recent weeks on the back of inflation concerns due to the war in Iran and fresh increases in energy prices.

My neighbour has built himself a garage 3ft from my boundary fence and intends to repair and tinker with cars. Can I stop him? DEAN DUNHAM reveals your legal options - and evidence you must gather

Today

My neighbour has built a garage 3ft from my boundary fence. It's 17ft tall and 20ft wide. He intends to repair and sell cars from it.

What is the state pension triple lock - and why is it due to rise £902?

Today

Prime Minister Andy Burnham could announce a review that dooms the popular triple lock guarantee in his Labour Party conference speech today.

Viral makeup giant Sephora to open in 100 Marks and Spencer stores

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Customers will be able to buy a mix of established and emerging beauty brands and exclusive products across skincare, makeup and fragrance in store and online.

Labour needs a fresh AI plan to help Britain's small businesses seize the opportunity, says Sage boss STEVE HARE

Today

Running a small business is not for the faint-hearted. Owners are dealing with rising costs, regulation and a challenging economy, all while trying to win customers, manage staff and find the time to grow.

Why is diesel so expensive and could it really hit £3 a litre in the near future?

Today

Diesel has reached a historic high, with it currently sitting just shy of £2 a litre. Why is diesel more expensive and how high could prices climb?

UK government to pay the highest yield in 10-year debt auction since 1999

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Britain has paid the highest yield on ten-year debt in 27 years as bond market turbulence batters Andy Burnham's Britain.

Could my longtime partner who lives with me dispute my will that leaves everything to my son and grandson?

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I own my own property but a friend developed cancer and I allowed him to move in. He has lived with me for 15 years and we are in a partnership. Does he have a claim on my home?

Selfridges boss calls on Burnham to restore tax-free shopping for tourists as group returns to profit

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André Maeder, chief executive of Selfridges, said the performance demonstrated the retailer's 'resilience amid a challenging economic and retail environment'.

AI giant Anthropic warns of 'existential risks to humanity' as it targets $2trn stock market debut

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The startup behind the Claude tool said its AI models could manipulate, blackmail and exhibit other 'self-preserving behaviours'.

Nissan reveals the Pixo: Its new £18k electric city car

Today

After over a decade in hibernation, the Nissan Pixo is back - and it has awoken as an electric city car that will likely cost around £18,000.

What are savings platforms and should you use one?

Today

Savings platforms can boost your return on savings. Discover how they work, the best options available, and whether you should use one.

I am owed higher rate pension tax relief so why won't HMRC give me my payment? STEVE WEBB replies

Yesterday

I've tried claiming higher rate pension tax relief but . I've monitored the process via the HMRC app and my claim went from 'received' to 'in progress' to 'done' but with no payment.

A nudge here and there, rather than heavy handed interventions to unleash growth: ALEX BRUMMER

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As a Downing Street advisor to David Cameron, Republican candidate for governor of California Steve Hilton was an enthusiast for 'nudge' theory.

Blow to Healey as borrowing costs hit 19-year high: Chancellor's conference speech fails to reassure markets

Yesterday

The Chancellor's pledge that the Labour government would stick to fiscal rules was not enough to prevent UK gilts from being caught up in the latest sell-off.

Ladbrokes owner Entain crashes to a six-year low after Brazil bans online gambling

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Entain said it was 'disappointed' with the decision by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to sign an order prohibiting sports betting and online casinos.

'Christmas has come early for Britain's builders': Shares soar as Burnham revamps Help to Buy - but will rising interest rates snuff out recovery?

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Shares in Britain's beleaguered house builders soared after Andy Burnham announced a new government-backed scheme to help first-time buyers onto the property ladder.

Cricketer and artist Jack Russell: I swapped cricket for art and sold a painting to a Monty Python legend for thousands

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Jack Russell spent 23 years as a batsman and wicketkeeper for Gloucestershire, alongside earning almost 100 caps for England.

Widow of Only Fans tycoon scoops more than £500m in dividends

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The secretive woman who now controls the UK-based Only Fans empire is understood to have inherited more than £500million of dividends.

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