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Saga shares hit six-year high as booming demand for cruises boosts profits

Today

The boss of the travel and insurance firm said it was protected against any downturn in confidence due its 'affluent' older customer base, who travel out of the peak summer holiday season.

Over 80,000 learner drivers to get refunds after AA and BSM driving schools are fined £4.2million over drip-pricing

Today

The AA and BSM driving schools were found to have engaged in the illegal practice after failing to include a £3 booking fee in upfront prices.

Oil and defence in, Crocs and Starbucks out: Top stocks as investors rejig portfolios on Iran conflict

Today

Investors are shaking up their portfolios to back oil and defence amid conflict in the Middle East, while ditching well-known consumer brands.

Stocks tick higher as oil continues to fall; Standard Life buys Aegon UK - MARKETS LIVE

Today

A wave of relative calm has washed over global markets as President Trump indicated the US and Iran would hold talks within days.

Two major mortgage lenders CUT rates: Is this a turning point and will more follow?

Today

Two major high street banks have bucked the current trend by lowering rates on their mortgages.

Generation Z avoid going to the shops because of 'checkout panic'

Today

Younger shoppers said they feel embarrassed or worried that something will go wrong, such as their card being declined.

HSBC now offers £1,000 for switching to its Premier current account and Isa - is it worth opening?

Today

HSBC has upped its Premier switch offer. When you combine it with a deal for opening an Isa, there's a large carrot on the table.

M&S makes huge changes to Sparks card loyalty scheme as customers can now earn 'real money rewards'

Today

The high-street stalwart has announced that Sparks shoppers will be able to earn 'real money rewards' to spend across any part of M&S, including its food, clothing, beauty and homeware lines.

Five affordable small electric cars under £25,000 worth buying in 2026

Today

The £20k price point is the sweet spot for new, fun, small EVs arriving in the car market in 2026. As carmakers race to get their EVs on the road we round up five to watch out for.

Will you listen when the government tells you to start investing? SIMON LAMBERT

Today

If the government told you doing something with your money was a good idea, would you do it or run a mile?

Barratt Redrow cuts land buying as it warns Iran war will push up building costs

Today

Barratt Redrow has warned that higher energy costs will bump up building material costs after cutting its land buying plans for the year amid a 'less certain backdrop'.

Best Lifetime Isa providers: How Lisas work and top platforms

Today

You can save up to £4,000 a year in a Lifetime Isa and get a 25% top up on contributions. Here's how Lifetime Isas work, what types are available, and their benefits and pitfalls.

Standard Life buys Aegon's UK business for £2bn in pensions push

Today

Standard Life has agreed to buy the UK arm of Dutch insurer Aegon for £2billion, in a further push to grow its share of the pensions market.

The EV that charges in FIVE MINUTES coming to Britain: We drive the Denza Z9GT - China's most expensive car yet costing £100,000

Today

The Denza Z9GT is available to order this month and promises blistering performance and jaw-dropping charging times. We've driven it to find out if its worth the £100k price tag.

Hermes sales hit by war in the Middle East in blow to luxury recovery

Today

The Birkin bag maker said its sales in March were held back as wealthy tourists held off on spending. It follows an update from LVMH this week, which set out a gloomy picture.

Britain's HAZARDOUS waste hotspot: As more people dump rubbish illegally, this area saw 363 incidents of asbestos being fly-tipped

Today

Hazardous waste can include vehicle parts, animal carcasses, clinical waste, asbestos, and chemical drums, oil and fuel.

Keep a record of financial gifts to your loved ones to avoid inheritance tax headaches

Today

More than half of over-55s who have handed over money or other assets in the past seven years are not keeping track, new research from Canada Life reveals.

Chinese car lookalikes for EVERY type of driver: The bargain copycat motors outperforming top European brands

Today

Chinese cars from makers such as BYD and Chery have a similar aesthetic and feel to brands such as Vauxhall, Volkswagen and Mercedes, for example.

Trump tells Labour to 'drill, baby, drill' as IMF warns Britain faces biggest economic shock in G7 from Iran war in humiliation for Reeves

Today

Donald Trump urged the UK to 'drill, baby, drill' after the IMF warned Britain will suffer the biggest economic shock in the G7 from the Iran war.

Dry cleaner shrunk my Airbnb's £1,000 curtains and won't repair them in time for guests, SALLY SORTS IT

Yesterday

I rent out a large room in my house for nine months of the year through Airbnb. The first visitors for 2026 were due to arrive on Good Friday.

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