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We've inherited half a house from our father but his partner still lives there - what are our options?

Today

When his partner dies will we be entitled to some of his money and property? We are not sure what's in her will. She still lives in the house. They weren't married.

Car sales rise to 27-year record as Britons snap up Chinese motors and electric vehicles

Today

Increasing demand for Chinese-built models such as the Jaecoo 7, dubbed the 'Temu Range Rover', and the Omoda 5, means Chinese cars now account for more than one in five of all new motors.

SMALL CAP MOVERS: Angola, the Falklands and deep-sea data centres

Today

Chariot shares were off to the races this week, up 73 per cent after the African energy player struck a deal that doubles its economic footprint in Angola.

Even small age gaps wreak havoc on finances... here's how to avoid losing HALF your pension pot

Today

They say age ain't nothing but a number, but when it comes to later-life financial planning it can be a bit of a headache - especially if you reach retirement at a different time to your partner.

Bristol and Brighton now cost more to live in than Paris and Stockholm

Today

Two British cities have become so expensive they are not only snapping at London's heels, but have also surpassed four European hotspots.

Volkswagen ups job cuts to 100,000 by 2030 as part of sweeping cost-saving overhaul

Today

The board of Volkswagen has agreed to cut 50,000 more jobs by 2030 as part of a sweeping restructuring programme in an attempt to counter the impact of tariffs and competition from Chinese rivals.

John Lewis boss warns parents fear their kids robbed of job opportunities will never leave home

Today

Peter Ruis said a hike in business rates in next month's Budget would hammer the High Street and wider economy.

More than 1M pensioners now in top tax brackets - and stealth tax will drag more into 40% rates

Today

The number liable for 40 per cent higher rate tax has doubled to 977k over the past five years, while those paying the 45 per cent additional rate has trebled to 115k.

I skipped uni for an apprenticeship and make £29k at 19: How to earn and get a degree

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Jack Smith, 19, from East London, is the first in his family to pursue higher education. He is already earning £29,000 per year - and is on the way to getting a masters' degree.

Suffolk brewery Adnams suffers a fall in sales after offloading some of its pubs

Today

Brewer and hospitality firm Adnams suffered a slowdown in sales in the first half after it put some of its pubs up for sale amid 'continued pressure' on consumer spending.

Most over-65s struggle with going online to some degree says Age UK - as it urges Government to protect offline services

Today

Some 1.6million older people in England are 'digitally included', the charity estimates in a new report, but 1.4million never use the internet at all.

Cowboy builder complaints nearly double ahead of planned Government clampdown

Today

The number of potential cowboy builder scams affecting households in England and Wales has nearly doubled since 2022, data suggests.

Big box office hits and ticket price hikes boost profits at cinema chain Everyman

Yesterday

The London-listed company, which runs 49 cinemas in the UK, said admissions totalled 2.6m in the six months to July 2 - up 20.5% on the same period last year.

Britain needs to embrace AI, not seek a return to an increasingly inflexible Europe, says ALEX BRUMMER

Yesterday

Andy Burnham is convinced it is Brexit and Liz Truss which crushed Britain's growth. Now he is confronting his own 'moron premium'.

Chip giant Nvidia snaps up open-source AI software platform Hugging Face in £9.57bn deal

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Nvidia's chief exec Jensen Huang said that the deal means Nvidia can use Hugging Face's 'open' model to help it to speed up advancement of AI.

Lloyd's of London takes £1.4bn hit from Iran war as it sounds the alarm over new era of 'disorderly' global events

Yesterday

Underwriters at Lloyd's of London provide cover for risks across the globe, from shipping and terrorism to fine art and racehorses.

'Too hot to shop' weather leaves High Street deserted over the summer in latest blow to retailers

Yesterday

Shopper numbers were 3.1% lower last month than in August last year following a 3.8% decline in July, according to the British Retail Consortium.

To middle-class women hunting for an elegant event dress, Norbury of London and Avery Lane seem like the perfect choice but as our investigation finds, the reality is VERY different

Yesterday

Silky. Champagne-coloured. A satin ribbon waistband and flattering three-quarter length sleeves. The dress ticked all the boxes for Suzanne Wingrove.

Most and least reliable car brands revealed in poll of more than 100,000 UK drivers

Yesterday

A poll has gathered responses from more than 100,000 car owners this year, each rating their vehicle for reliability over the last 12 months. And it's bad news for two popular Chinese brands.

Best cash Isa savings rates: Easy access and fixed deals in our tables

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This is Money's best cash Isa tables are updated as new deals arrive and highlight the top easy access and fixed rate Isas from banks and building societies.