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Beware the pension tax-free lump sum mistake that leaves millions unable to cover essential costs: RACHEL RICKARD STRAUS

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I've been speaking to pension experts who tell me there is one mistake most of us make that could seriously derail retirement - but you're not going to like hearing it...

BMW's new X5 arrives: Five things you need to know about the luxury SUV

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The Mk5 X5 promises to be the most versatile yet. It will be sold with a choice of five different powertrains, ranging from a traditional diesel engine to future-facing hydrogen technology.

How you can invest in fine wines and pocket a great return: These are the bottles to buy now, traps to avoid and how to dodge capital gains tax

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As an investment choice, wine has the exceptional appeal that if you fail to make a healthy profit, you still have an asset to drown your sorrows.

Labour tax hikes force closure of 89-year-old bakery chain part-owned by comedian Romesh Ranganathan

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Managing director Sean Coughlan said that higher business rates, employer taxes and fuel prices had 'affected us more than we could have ever imagined.'

Primark sales creep higher ahead of spin-off but owner AB Foods hit by slump at troubled sugar business

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The budget fashion chain saw sales rise 3% to £2.9billion over the 16 weeks to 20 June, thanks to demand from UK consumers.

Britons suffer sharpest drop in wealth of any developed nation... while South Koreans and Russians get richer

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Between 2020 and 2025 Britons' average wealth fell by tens of thousands, according to research by Swiss bank UBS.

When will interest rates fall? Forecasts for a base rate cut

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The Bank of England opted to hold interest rates at 3.75 per cent last month.

What next for mortgage rates?

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Mortgage rates are on a downward path with the lowest rates dropping from around 4.8 per cent to around 4.2 per cent over the past couple of months.

Halifax name to disappear after 173 years as Lloyds Bank scraps the brand

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Lloyds Bank will scrap the Halifax brand after 173 years, it has confirmed today. All Halifax customer accounts will be changed to Lloyds over time.

Former WH Smith chain TG Jones gets green light to close up to 150 shops as turnaround plan approved in court

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Modella Capital, which bought WH Smith's high-street arm last year for £40million, has been given approval for a restructuring plan its owners believe will save it from collapse.

Cancer cost me £70,000 even though I got free NHS treatment: The hidden expenses... and the easy steps to protect your finances: GINA MILLER

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Gina Miller was diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2024, at the age of 58, when she discovered I had a highly aggressive form linked to a gene mutation.

Mayfair's Gymkhana has £160 tasting menu and has hosted Selena Gomez - now its boss wants to win over Tesco shoppers with £6.75 curry sauce

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Gymkhana's chief executive Gulrez Arora thinks it can cash in on the growing trend of Britons opting to cook gourmet food at home, rather than going out.

How your bank is raking in record profits while 'ripping you off' - and what you must do to fight back: SYLVIA MORRIS

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High street banks are still offering pitiful rates of 1% on their popular easy-access accounts - little better than when they were rebuked for low rates three years ago.

Heatwave hits sales at Topps Tiles as tradesmen down tools

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Topps Tiles also said shoppers were shifting to lower priced products, putting pressure on its margins.

Live in an old, draughty home? Your energy bills could go up by £591 a year from today

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Homes with the poorest eco ratings could now be paying £591 extra per year on their bills, as the energy price cap rises today.

Ten hardest driving theory test questions, can you answer those most get wrong?

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Today, the driving theory test turns 30. And yet only 44% of drivers say they'd pass the test again if they took it now.

Energy prices rise today - will the price cap fall in October and should you fix your bill?

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The energy price cap is increasing from 1 July, but if you're on a variable tariff there are fixed deals that can save you money. Here's how to find them.

CMC Markets signs lucrative shirt sponsorship deal with Everton FC

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The FTSE 250 trading firm, run by former Conservative Party treasurer Lord Cruddas, will become the front-of-shirt sponsor for the men's and women's teams as well as the under-21s.

Premium Bonds winners July 2026: See all the prizes from £1,000 to £1m and search our interactive tables

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Have you won one of this month's major prizes? Our tables show all the £1,000 to £1m winners.

How couples who save together can boost their pensions

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Couples who take a joint approach to pension saving can end up better off in retirement, though there are some snags particularly regarding tax.

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