Personal Finance & Investing
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Burnham needs to avoid scaring Chinese car-makers off
Andy Burnham has reportedly been warned by the German chancellor that rejoining the EU will not be possible unless the UK raises tariffs on Chinese electric cars to 45 per cent. But he needs to be careful, warns Steve Fowler
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Magico's new speakers look like they were designed by NASA and cost more than a holiday cottage... and I want them
The Magic A3 2027 isn't an upgrade, but a complete overhaul — and it costs nearly £30,000 (or equivalent, where you live)
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eRoaming eSIM (2026) review
Is this eSIM worth it? I had to find out
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Pensioners could get bigger HMRC Personal Allowance under new tax shake-up calls
A new petition calls for pensioners to get a bigger tax-free allowance, set at 110 of the full new State Pension and increased annually.
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Martin Lewis warns fixed tariffs won’t stop your energy bill rising - how to avoid it
The price cap rise will push bills to their highest since July 2023
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Unemployment benefit claims dipped slightly last week as layoffs remain low
The number of people applying for U.S. unemployment benefits fell slightly last week as layoffs remain low and most American workers enjoy job security
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Seven questions foreign residents should ask before buying property in Germany
With mortgage rates above four percent and rents rising in many cities, deciding whether to buy a home right now in Germany is complicated. Here are seven questions foreign residents should ask themselves before taking the plunge.
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Deloitte fined £6m by watchdog over Go-Ahead audits
The Financial Reporting Council said it found a ‘highly concerning pattern of failure’ over a five-year period.
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£150 energy bill help returns in October – check if you could qualify
The Warm Home Discount Scheme reopens in October 2026. Check which benefits qualify, the key date for eligibility and which energy suppliers are taking part.
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Jobs could be lost at Bradford bank as 60 roles put at risk in reorganisation plan
A bank headquartered in Bradford city centre has confirmed it is considering job cuts as part of wider transformation plans.
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Tesco stars but oil price gains keep stocks lower
Well-received results boosted food retailer Tesco, up 5.2%.
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'Fantastic'- up to £925,000 York parks efforts welcomed amid future questions
Progress on improvements to York's parks with works worth up to £925,000 have been welcomed amid questions over what will happen next.
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US, Zambia sign $2.49B health financing pact after removing data and specimen-sharing terms
The U.S. and Zambia have signed a $2.49 billion health financing deal after removing clauses on specimen-sharing and patient data
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Marco Rubio brushes off questions about Kimberly Guilfoyle pressing donor to pay credit card
US ambassador to Greece allegedly asked Trump donor to pay $100,000 American Express bill
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Average long-term US mortgage rate at highest level in nearly 3 years after 7th weekly rise in a row
Mortgage rates marched higher for the seventh week in a row, driving the average long-term U.S. home loan rate to its highest level in nearly three years
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San Francisco house sells for double its list price as AI money floods the city
Real estate insiders said it’s become more common in San Francisco to see buyers pay $1 million over a list price
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Whitby petrol station could sell beer and wine from 6am
A WHITBY petrol station could sell alcohol from 6am onwards if plans are approved by the council.
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Energy theft rising as cost of electricity soars
Bills could soon approach record levels again, forecasters have warned
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How empty York church could be transformed as plans backed
A York church is set for a new lease of life following the approval of plans.
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Martin Lewis shares seven ways to boost your state pension
Andy Burnham announced proposals to adjust the triple lock in order to build up a National Care Service
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Bradford named one of UK's cheapest cities for office rents - new research
Bradford named UK’s second most affordable city for office space, with rents averaging £12.20 per sq ft, behind Sunderland, says money.co.uk research.
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Oil prices rise sharply on Middle East tensions and US hurricane threat
Global bond market sell-off continues and stocks fall amid another wave of potential strikes against Iran
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Police launch identity appeal after alleged theft of bank card in York
North Yorkshire Police has launched an identity appeal after the alleged theft and subsequent use of a bank card in York.
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Mortgage rates hit 6 per cent as £80,000 borrowing gap leaves buyers facing a shock
Mortgage rates have hit 6 per cent for the first time in three years as sub-5 per cent deals plunge. Buyers also face an £80,000 gap between mortgage calculators.
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How empty York church could be transformed as plans backed
A York church is set for a new lease of life following the approval of plans.
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Police launch identity appeal after alleged theft of bank card in York
North Yorkshire Police has launched an identity appeal after the alleged theft and subsequent use of a bank card in York.
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Aldi reveals locations for 10 new UK stores opening in 2027
Aldi has revealed 10 new UK store locations opening in 2027 as part of its £900m expansion - see the full list.
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UK bank's return to branch operation in East Yorkshire town moves a step closer
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has approved plans by Barclays Bank to occupy a vacant town centre unit in 39 Saturday Market, Beverley.
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VodafoneThree to slash £1bn in costs after mega merger deal
The bulk of the cost reductions will be delivered by scaling back its network of mobile phone masts and infrastructure towers.
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UK bank's return to branch operation in East Yorkshire town moves a step closer
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has approved plans by Barclays Bank to occupy a vacant town centre unit in 39 Saturday Market, Beverley.
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Dancewear business expands and creates jobs after £3,925 boost
"It has been a valuable investment in the future of our business."
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North Yorkshire Council’s 100 per cent second homes tax to face scrutiny review
A 100 per cent tax on second homes in North Yorkshire will be put under the spotlight after councillors said further evidence is needed on the policy’s impacts.
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Sri Lanka's former first lady arrested on corruption allegations
Shiranthi Rajapaksa has been jailed pending investigation into alleged corruption. Authorities accuse her of misusing donation funds during her time as first lady of the island nation.
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Why hot summer could lead to smaller potatoes in supermarkets
Farmers say yields are down because they have had to harvest smaller potatoes earlier than normal.
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UK’s military needs to focus spending on domestic defence, not overseas missions – report
Exclusive: Thinktank says Britain’s drive towards global commitments is symptom of ‘outdated foreign policy’
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Asian shares decline under pressure from rising bond yields and surging oil prices
Asian shares are lower and oil prices have surged after stocks on Wall Street retreated from their records
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Martin Lewis warns a fixed rate tariff can rise – how to avoid it
The price cap rise will push bills to their highest since July 2023
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UK flooring company closes after 48 years as it enters administration
Northern Ireland flooring firm Ceco, a Headlam flooring subsidiary, has ceased trading after 48 years, having fallen into administration.
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Live UK petrol prices to be shown on Google Maps for first time
The announcement comes as diesel prices continue to hit record highs
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'One of the last mills in area' could be converted to housing
A planning application for homes is expected to be submitted in the near future.
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'Engaging in RMT is not worth putting your account at risk' — Blizzard is monitoring gold buyers in WoW: Forever and has come up with 'a set of penalties that will result in 'potential permanent bans'
Blizzard Entertainment has confirmed that it's actively working to combat botting issues in World of Warcraft: Forever, particularly real-money trading (RMT).
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Huddersfield Railway Station to close for more than a month over festive period
Huddersfield Railway Station will be closed for 38 days over Christmas and well into the new year, as its £70m makeover gears up for completion.
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500 UK supermarkets are offering discounted petrol this October. Here’s how to claim
Fuel analysis by the RAC showed that diesel has risen to a record of 200.01p a litre
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Fears that parts of York’s outer ring road will struggle to cope despite £164m upgrade
Bottlenecks could be left in York’s outer ring road under the latest plans to move forward with dualling it, opposition councillors have warned. Liberal Democrat Cllr Andrew Hollyer said extra traffic generated by improvements on parts of...
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‘Another nail in the coffin’ - Fury as Bishop Auckland Hospital ward faces closure
Plans to close Bishop Auckland Hospital’s frailty ward and move services to Darlington have sparked anger from councillors, residents and the GMB union.
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EU sends envoy to Beijing as rising exports from China raise economic anxiety
The European Union is bracing for a confrontation with China as a trade deficit exceeding $1 billion a day heightens anxiety over potential job losses and pushes the bloc’s political leaders to take a more aggressive approach toward its second-largest trading partner
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Families could get a huge inheritance tax break under new £1 million plan
Kemi Badenoch has pledged to slash inheritance tax and let couples pass on an extra £1m tax-free under a new Conservative plan.
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What rising bond yields really mean for your savings, mortgage and pension
Bond markets are constantly in motion but most people have no idea how they affect their day-to-day finances
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Aldi reveals locations for 10 new UK stores opening in 2027
Aldi has revealed 10 new UK store locations opening in 2027 as part of its £900m expansion - see the full list.
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UK flooring company closes after 48 years as it enters administration
A flooring firm has ceased trading after 48 years having fallen into administration.
