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Beware the Wolf of Essex! James Gillingham conned countless victims of their life savings - and now he's plotting his next scam from prison

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As the mastermind of a £1 million Ponzi fraud, James Gillingham (pictured) ran a gang that used aliases from hit movie The Riot Club to fleece victims.

Job losses under Labour soar past 200,000 as employers crushed by tax and wage hikes

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Job losses under Labour have soared past 200,000 as higher taxes, minimum wages and red tape crush hiring, official figures showed yesterday.

There's an extra cash Isa allowance you won't have heard of - but it could save you thousands in a real time of need: SYLVIA MORRIS

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Most are aware you can save up to £20,000 in Isas every tax year. But there's an extra allowance that lets some savers exceed this

Food prices to soar for two years and energy prices forecast to jump 25% as cost of living squeeze deepens under Andy Burnham

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Families face soaring food prices for at least two more years on top of a sharp energy bill spike this winter as Britain's cost of living squeeze deepens.

I was locked out of Belfast flat until 4am because Booking.com sent wrong details: SALLY SORTS IT

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I booked a property in Belfast at a cost of £972 for three nights. The night before, I received details of the lock box where I should collect the keys.

'We'd rather go to prison than pay a mansion tax': We speak to worried homeowners ahead of the Autumn budget

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Fears are growing that the Chancellor could widen the net of Labour's mansion tax raid next month, putting 243,000 homes at risk of being ensnared.

I fear the neighbour's bamboo will pull up my driveway. Can I tell him to get rid of it? Consumer lawyer DEAN DUNHAM replies

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My neighbour has planted a load of bamboo close to our boundary fence. We asked our gardener about it and he thinks it is an invasive species.

Thames Water customers will be billed EVERY MONTH - unless they actively opt out

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Adrian Michaels (pictured) was incorrectly advised that Thames Water had received an email from him requesting a switch to monthly payments.

'A tax and spend socialist government with better TikTok videos!' Top economist savages Andy Burnham and calls for spending cuts to calm bond market chaos

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The former chief economist at the Bank of England has warned Andy Burnham he is running what looks like 'a traditional tax and spend socialist government with better TikTok videos'.

Ice cream firm Magnum accuses former Ben & Jerry's chair of 'hostile' culture

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Magnum Ice Cream Company has claimed that Anuradha Mittal, who stepped down earlier this year in protest at its owners, breached her fiduciary duties.

Boohoo owner Debenhams sells fashion label Nasty Gal to WSG Brands in £12m deal

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Debenhams boss Dan Finley described the business as 'non-core' and said the sale would help bolster its balance sheet amid a turnaround effort.

The state pension is set for a bumper 3.9% boost. It should be great news... but these are the tax rises and budget squeezes on the horizon - and why I fear pensioners will feel poorer: RACHEL RICKARD STRAUS

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You would think now would be a moment for retirees to rejoice. The state pension is set for a bumper increase from April - up by an inflation-busting 3.9 per cent, new figures confirmed yesterday.

The ultimate guide to getting your deposit back: How to make your landlord return every penny you're owed and the exact wording to use in your emails

Yesterday

Property and legal experts tell us exactly what tenants need to know before, during and after their tenancy.

Asda hails 'important milestone' as sales rise for the first time in more than two years

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Britain's third biggest supermarket saw sales increase 0.1 per cent to £4.17 billion in the 12 weeks to 6 September - the first time they have grown since March 2024.

Best cash Isa rates: Our pick of the five top deals

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We pick our five favourite cash Isas for savers. This is essential reading to help you choose a top savings account for your money that can also protect you from tax.

New AI roadside camera that catches drivers performing dangerous U-turns unveiled

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The camera's installation in Cornwall is the latest example of AI being rolled out to catch motorists breaking the law.

New wave of mortgage rate rises as five high street banks make chunky home loan hikes on the same day

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The housing market is enduring another wave of mortgage rates hikes this week ahead of the Bank of England's next interest rate decision on Thursday.

How this week's Pokémon card release could send prices soaring... and exactly how to tell if YOUR old collection is now worth thousands

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Pokémon celebrates its 30th anniversary. New collectable cards are being released this week, creating a fresh buzz that experts say could boost card values to new heights.

SMALL CAP IDEA: Cordiant Digital offers rare exposure to Europe's data boom

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It's the picks and shovels business the digital boom, owning swathes of digital infrastructure in central Europe.

I'm 34 and my pension could be worth millions by the time I retire - should I start saving less? STEVE WEBB replies

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I have had a pension since I was 18. I have always contributed as much as possible and projected for what is deemed a 'comfortable retirement' or retiring early.

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