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Banks braced for Budget battering - as unions claim whopping 35% windfall tax would raise £60bn

Today

John Healey looks set to launch a punishing raid on banks today just hours after bumper profits at HSBC sparked an eve of Budget row over windfall taxes.

I gave Selfridges my vintage Chanel handbag to repair... but was sent back a cheap washbag: SALLY SORTS IT

Yesterday

I took my vintage Chanel handbag to Selfridges for repair at The Handbag Clinic, which operates as a concession within the store, and paid £125.

From £4 muesli to a £120 milk frother… top financial experts reveal the extravagances that ARE worth splashing out on to improve everyday life

Yesterday

Financial experts regularly share their pearls of wisdom on how to be more careful with our money and make better investment decisions.

It's time to build the UK's financial defences and slash the size of the state, says ALEX BRUMMER

Yesterday

John Healey has talked of giving the British economy 'breathing space' after the hyper-activity of his predecessor's occupation of Number 11.

Easy access savings deals are soaring - but here's why you should never just opt for the top rate: SYLVIA MORRIS

Yesterday

Savers are being offered some exceptional easy-access deals on their cash Isas - but finding the best one is not as simple as looking for the highest rates.

Get HMRC to pay YOU! Launch your Budget fightback - one phone call could get you a refund, says RACHEL RICKARD STRAUS

Yesterday

Every year we are handing over more of our cash to the taxman - so it's particularly sweet when the situation reverses.

HSBC slashes UK growth forecasts on eve of Budget as bumper profits spark fresh calls for windfall tax

Yesterday

Chancellor John Healey has been urged to press ahead with a windfall tax on banks after HSBC posted another surge in its quarterly profits.

How to make the most of Avios points and companion vouchers

Yesterday

Millions of points go unspent every year - but some savvy travellers have cracked the system and manage to get frequent upgrades - or even a free holiday for two.

Can I gift my son my home now to beat inheritance tax?

Yesterday

I'm worried my son will have a large inheritance tax bill to pay on my home when I die and he becomes the owner.

Can you afford a 40 year retirement? More people than ever live to 100 - here's how to make your pension last

Yesterday

Living into your nineties has also become more common, with a 55 per cent jump to 645,000 since 2005, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics.

Here's where I fear Labour could strike in the Budget: JEFF PRESTRIDGE on how to protect your savings, pensions and wealth

Yesterday

Will John Healey follow in Rachel Reeves' steps and hit us with yet another wave of painful taxes? Or will he see the light, change tack and adopt a more ameliorative approach?

Poundland directors quit as retailer teeters on brink of collapse

Yesterday

Three directors, appointed less than a fortnight ago, have walked out following a dramatic dispute with private equity owners Gordon Brothers.

The little-known way to save more than £40,000 on your inheritance tax bill by making the most of giving to charity

Yesterday

The number of families that are caught in the inheritance tax next is expected to spike in the coming years due to a crucial change in the rules.

What's driving up inflation and how bad will it get? This is Money Podcast

Yesterday

Inflation is back on the rise again and it is forecast to keep going up. What does this mean for our finances and how bad are things going to get?

Britain pays most to borrow since 2008 as bond markets put Healey on notice ahead of Budget

Yesterday

Britain has paid the highest interest rate on five-year debt for nearly two decades as John Healey puts the finishing touches to his Budget.

I'll retire at 50 thanks to these strategies, here's how you can buy a longer retirement at any age

Yesterday

Two years ago CJ, a tech consultant, had just £5,000 in savings. But a financial wake-up call sent him on a path of extreme saving to achieve 'financial independence'.

My neighbours painted a fence that belongs to me - is this criminal damage? DEAN DUNHAM replies

Yesterday

My neighbours have recently painted the wooden boundary fence on their side off-white to match their own property. My son believes this is criminal damage and reported it to the police.

'Bakery boom' is no match for mountain of costs, pastry social media stars tell Chancellor

Yesterday

People are increasingly opting to socialise over a pastry than at pubs, bakeries say. Some Gen Z followers will even travel for miles or queue up to visit spots popular on social media.

Budget blow to Healey as number of UK firms in 'significant distress' hits two-decade high

Yesterday

The number of British companies in 'significant' distress has hit a record high as business braces for another bruising Labour Budget.

Graduate jobs plunge to lowest in a decade as AI and rising costs hit entry-level hiring

Yesterday

One jobs website has said the number of graduate listings on its website has hit a low not seen since 2016, as AI hits opportunities for youngsters.

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