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Savers have moved £22billion out of the big five banks. Here’s why you should too 

Tomorrow, we are likely to see interest rates notch up again.  If I’m reading the runes correctly, they will rise from 4.25 per cent to 4.5 per cent, as ... read more

The families waiting up to 1,000 days to get power of attorney

Anxious families are being forced to wait up to three-and-a-half years for essential documents they need to care for loved ones. Bombshell figures obtained by M... read more

How you can still bag a bargain break: Follow these steps to get a cut-price deal 

The golden age of cheap flights is over, Sebastian Ebel, chief executive of the Tui travel group, declared this week. Yes, fares to Europe are a third more expe... read more

JEFF PRESTRIDGE: The surprise return of the 100% mortgage scares me

I hate to say this, but there is a whiff of 2008 and impending financial crisis in the spring air. While savers are not queuing to get money out of a failing ba... read more

SALLY SORTS IT: Help! NS&I lost my disabled brother’s TWO £1m cheques

My brother was left disabled following a road traffic accident and recently received compensation.  We decided to invest £2 million of his money in the Nation... read more

Motorists warned to watch out for car insurance scams on Facebook

Car policy scams hit Facebook: Motorists warned to watch out for insurance fraud on social media By Jessica Beard For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50 BST, 9 May... read more

Don’t delay as deadline day looms to secure cost-of-living support 

Don’t delay as deadline day looms for pensioners to secure the latest £301 cost-of-living payout By Tanya Jefferies For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50 B... read more

The 10 mistakes people make when buying a Tesla

A Tesla and technology expert has revealed the mistakes people make when buying a Tesla – that could help people buying any electric car. Ryan Shaw, from ... read more

Your bank isn’t doing you a favour by offering you a 100% mortgage, says HELEN CRANE

Skipton Building Society has caused quite the fanfare by launching a 100 per cent mortgage for renters struggling to get on the housing ladder.  That’s r... read more

Civitas Social Housing agrees to be snapped up in £485m takeover

Civitas Social Housing agrees £485m takeover by Hong Kong property developer despite bid ‘undervaluing’ the trust amid sector turmoil Civitas Socia... read more

Small businesses should be able to escape high fixed-rate energy tariffs, FSB says

Thousands of small businesses are in ‘survival mode’ after fixing energy bills at market peak and should be allowed to renegotiate, lobby group argu... read more

Struggling with bills? Put in a pension credit claim NOW

Older people struggling to pay bills are being urged to get a pension credit application in by 19 May in order to qualify for the latest £301 cost of living pa... read more

What do experts make of new Skipton 100% mortgage?

The property industry has had a mixed reaction to Skipton Building Society launching a 100 per cent mortgage for renters. The five-year fixed deal comes with a ... read more

Energy price cap set to fall £440 a year from July, Cornwall Insight says

Households set to save £440 a year on energy bills from July – with even bigger savings forecast as cheaper fixed-rate tariffs return Typical energy bill... read more

The used cars that have fallen and risen the most in value

The value of some used SUVs and city cars has jumped by almost 30 per cent over the last two years thanks to a combination of high demand and low stock. Resear... read more

Wandisco names ex-Sage boss Stephen Kelly as CEO

Wandisco names ex-Sage boss Stephen Kelly as CEO as troubled tech firm attempts to overcome fraud scandal and lift share suspension Kelly is set to be named per... read more

Deloitte audit of stricken retailer Joules to be investigated

Deloitte audit of stricken fashion retailer Joules to be investigated by the Financial Reporting Council FRC said the decision to go ahead with the probe was re... read more

The single yellow box that makes a London council up to £1M in fines

A single yellow box made a London council up to £1million in fines in just 12 months, with critics labelling the scheme a ‘stealth tax’ on local mo... read more

Skipton launches 100% mortgage to help renters onto the property ladder

Skipton Building Society launches 100% mortgage to help renters get onto the property ladder without a deposit New mortgage is open to all first-time buyers who... read more

House prices dip 0.1% in April ending three months of growth, says Halifax

House prices dip 0.1% in year to April, says Halifax, with average property now worth £7,000 less than summer 2022 peak The average house price in the UK is no... read more

BUSINESS LIVE: Purplebricks sale talks; JD Sports eyes £453m takeover

BUSINESS LIVE: Purplebricks investors set to take hit from sale; JD Sports eyes £453m takeover of Courir; Wandisco names interim boss By Live Commentary Publis... read more

What is YOUR inflation rate? Work out how price rises hit you

The cost of living crisis is hitting some households far harder than others – with families paying price hikes of up to double that of their neighbours. T... read more

Heat pump demand may mean government scheme runs out of vouchers

A government scheme that subsidises replacing gas boilers with electric heat pumps could run out of cash by 2024 – years ahead of schedule. The Government... read more

Why do floor plans on homes for sale differ? Can we trust them?

We are looking at houses to buy and have come across a wide variety of floor plans, some of which seem to be a bit ambitious to put it politely. For example, th... read more