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How do I check an old extension conforms to building regs?

We have just received our homebuyer report on the period property we want to buy. It has pointed out that some aspects of the loft conversion and rear extension... read more

What sort of woman could lose £500k to a lonely hearts conman?

The first message was innocent enough — a compliment, piercing the all-encompassing fog of grief like a welcome shaft of light. ‘I like your pictures,&#... read more

Drivers could face a costly bill as many car insurers won’t pay out for common incidents

How good is YOUR car insurance policy? Many won’t pay out for common incidents including lost keys or misfuelling Motorists could lose hundreds of pounds ... read more

Vaccine success and easing of lockdown boosts business confidence

Vaccine success and easing of lockdown boosts business confidence to its highest level for a year By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 BST... read more

Call for shakeup of supply chain financing following Greensill debacle

We must learn lessons of Greensill debacle: Call for firms to become more transparent in major shakeup of supply chain financing By Matt Oliver For The Daily Ma... read more

Credit Suisse rocked in Archegos Capital Management meltdown

Credit Suisse rocked in fund meltdown: Bank sees £3.2bn wiped off its value in one day as new boss Antonio Horta-Osorio faces multiple crises By Lucy White For... read more

Investors in London Capital Finance lose out in Court fight

Investors in London Capital Finance lose out in High Court fight for compensation By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:50 BST, 29 March 2021 ... read more

MARKET REPORT: Bitcoin’s 7% surge gives blockchain firms a boost

Bitcoin started the week with a bang as the flagship crypto-currency jumped by as much as 7 per cent. Investors piled in after card payment giant Visa said it w... read more

MAGGIE PAGANO: Get your hi-viz on Boris and save Liberty Steel

Boris Johnson is said to be taking a personal interest in the fate of Liberty Steel, the empire run by Sanjeev Gupta which is on the brink following the collaps... read more

Investing platform AJ Bell says it will top revenue expectations by at least £6m

Investing platform AJ Bell says it will top revenue expectations by at least £6m after customer numbers jumped during lockdown AJ Bell said its customer acquis... read more

Sales of petrol fuel fell by a fifth in 2020

Petrol sales fell a FIFTH last year as Britons stayed home and off the roads during the pandemic Sales of unleaded slipped by 20.9% in 2020 compared to the year... read more

SMALL CAP SHARE IDEAS: Clipper Logistics

Clipper Logistics’ focus on the retail supply chain has made it a clear winner from the on-again/off-again lockdown environment.  As is widely acknowledg... read more

PROPERTY CLINIC: What can I do about noisy neighbours driving me mad?  

I had problems with the neighbours having parties before lockdown and while this has ceased temporarily they have remained very loud even without guests.  I am... read more

Mortgage approvals up 40% on long-term average

Pandemic property boom drives mortgage approvals up 38% on long-term average, Bank of England data shows Mortgages for new home purchases 38% above 10-year aver... read more

Do you have a negative money ‘mindset’ that is harming your finances?

One in six people have healthy finances and a positive ‘mindset’ towards money, while a smaller but comparable number lack either, new research reve... read more

Things are looking up for the City after Brexit, says Aquis exchange boss

Things are looking up for the City after Brexit and Spacs could prove a bright spot for the stock market, says Aquis exchange boss By Alasdair Haynes For This I... read more

DVLA bans personalised number plates referencing Covid

The Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency (DVLA) has moved to ban the availability of Covid-19-related personalised number plates over fears they could be deemed ... read more

Mortgage prisoners: Will a law change finally offer an escape?

This is Money spoke to three mortgage prisoners about the impact it has had on their lives. Some of them are on temporary lower rates, thanks to Covid-19 –... read more

Can I take a 25% tax-free lump sum from my final salary pension?

Can I take a 25% lump sum from my final salary pension and leave the rest where it is? Steve Webb replies By Steve Webb for This Is Money Published: 07:51 BST, ... read more

Cost of car insurance falls by £87 a year for old bangers

The average cost of insurance for older cars fell £87 in 2020 as more drivers kept their existing cars rather than upgrading to a new model, new research has r... read more

Porsche aims to prove e-fuel can give combustion engines a future

Porsche aims to prove e-fuels can give combustion engines a future beyond 2030 when petrol and diesel cars are banned from sale Porsche bosses have said banning... read more

Most popular spots for first-time buyers using the Lifetime Isa revealed

Bristol has once again been named as the most popular spot for first-time buyers purchasing their home with the help of Government-funded bonuses, This is Money... read more

Best inflation-beating savings rates: Make your money work harder

The truth is, there’s no such thing as a single rate of inflation. Everyone will have their own because everyone in the country buys different goods and s... read more

Looking For An Investment? These Men Essentials Are Worth It

Investments are great rewards for your hard work and hard-earned money. Imagine working long hours every day only to have most of your salary go to bills and ot... read more