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I've been getting someone else's post for months - am I allowed to bin it? DEAN DUNHAM KC replies

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I receive post every day for someone who used to live at my address. I've tried returning it to sender unopened, but I still get a few letters a week.

How much is your car tax going up this year? Vehicle excise duty hiked by as much as £200 for some motors

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Most drivers are set to see their annual costs rise to £200 a year from 1 April, though some face paying astronomical levies of up to £5,690.

'Doomsday preppers' are getting ready for disaster. Here's how to survive a financial apocalypse

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Father of two Dan Goss, pictured, founder of the website Start Prepping UK, is digging in as he prepares for what could lie ahead.

Race to £10,000: Profits from plant boxes put our antiques dealer into the lead!

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Two weeks ago we gave five experts in different fields £500 and challenged them to turn it into £10,000 as quickly as possible.

Unilever's hasty food deal leaves a sour taste - and puts British jobs at risk, says ALEX BRUMMER

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The dismemberment of Unilever, under the watchful eye of activist investor Nelson Peltz, cannot be greeted with equanimity.

Banks rally after watchdog cuts cost of car finance scandal compensation scheme from £11bn to £9bn

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Lloyds Banking Group rose 1.2%, or 1.06p, to 92.34p, while Barclays added 1.2%, or 4.55p, to 389.45p. Smaller lender Close Brothers rose 5%, or 19p, to 400.6p.

Iran war sends business confidence to all-time low as firms face billions in Labour's cost hikes

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The Institute of Directors said bosses' optimism about the economy had plunged in March as a result of the conflict in Iran.

William Hill to shut 200 stores after Labour's £1.1bn raid on the gambling sector

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William Hill owner Evoke had warned ahead of Rachel Reeves's Budget that the changes were likely to result in the closure of a large number of sites.

Footsie sees worst month since 2020 as Trump's war on Iran sends shares into retreat

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London's leading share index fell by 6.7% over the course of March, the biggest fall since Covid lockdowns began in March 2020.

UK job fears as Unilever spins off food brands in £11.9bn merger with US rival McCormick

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McCormick's brands, which include French's mustard, will join the consumer goods giant's labels - such as Knorr and Pot Noodle - in a £49bn powerhouse.

Easter Egg lovers still shelling out despite rising chocolate prices caused by global cocoa shortage

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The average price of a chocolate egg now stands at £3.27 according to latest figures - a rise of 9% on last year. Overall chocolate price inflation stood at 8%.

High street fashion store Jigsaw loved by Princess of Wales to unveil 10 new shops

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Kate Middleton, pictured, worked part-time at Jigsaw as a children's accessories buyer before marrying Prince William.

Alarms on my brand new Citroen go off for no good reason - but the dealer won't fix it: SALLY SORTS IT

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I bought a new Citroen C3 in April 2025, but within a week the car developed issues. The alarm kept going off for no reason, usually in the middle of the night..

I've seen how NS&I treats bereaved families - now I'm ready to close my account, says SYLVIA MORRIS

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What a fiasco. Our cherished National Savings and Investments has betrayed savers' faith once again - and I fear it could take years to recover.

Nationwide launches two best buy fixed Isas in time for end of tax year

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Nationwide has upped its fixed cash Isa rates, as banks compete for savers' cash ahead of 6 April.

Energy price cap forecast to hit £1,929 in July but that's LOWER than feared

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Energy prices are set to rise from July because of conflict in Iran - but the forecast has been reduced from what was previously expected.

I've driven Jaguar's £120k electric car bosses say captures the DNA of iconic Jags - but has it?

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Jaguar's electric four-door GT debuts in September. But well before it does, Daily Mail motoring editor Rob Hull has driven it to understand if it truly feels like a Jag.

You CAN still save your summer holiday... if you act FAST: Our money experts' definitive guide to Iran war flight price meltdown, which airlines to book with and where to go

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Summer holidays are just around the corner but anyone browsing for plane tickets may be in for a nasty shock.

How to slash energy bills to £70 a MONTH: Household 'super sleuths' reveal tricks to save hundreds with 'good old-fashioned' hacks, simple gadgets and this £6 Screwfix device

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Katherine Twigg never used to notice when her partner Allan made a cup of tea until a new smart device that measures her energy usage was fitted in her three-bed cottage two months ago.

House prices jump £4,000 in March, says Nationwide

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The market has 'regained momentum' after a slowdown at the start of the year, according to Robert Gardner, chief economist at Nationwide.

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