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Five global changes are set to hit your investments and savings - here's what you must do

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As hopes of resolution in the Middle East hangs in the balance, working out what the conflict means for your long-term savings can feel impossible.

What to do if your employer tries to force you back to the office, by a top lawyer. What it rests on, what your rights are - and the critical words you need in your contract revealed

Today

The contract says the job is hybrid and that when not at home, my working location is the current office. A reader asks: 'Do I have the right to work from home permanently?'

JP Morgan traders rake in record revenues as Iran war sparks turmoil on financial markets

Today

he US banking giant said trading revenues jumped 20 per cent to £8.5billion in the first quarter of the year as turmoil triggered by conflict in the Middle East boosted business.

Humiliation for Reeves as IMF slashes UK growth forecasts with biggest downgrade in G7 - and warns global recession is a 'close call'

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In a damning report, the global watchdog said it now expects the UK economy to grow by just 0.8 per cent this year.

Rolls-Royce courts the super-rich with £3.5m electric Nightingale Cabriolet - with very limited run

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Only 100 of the individually personalised battery-powered Rolls-Royce cabrio EVs are being built to order for the British luxury car-firm's super-rich clients around the world.

IMF cuts UK growth forecasts; Oil eases to below $100 and stocks rebound - MARKETS LIVE

Today

Oil has retreated to below $100 a barrel while stocks rise as Iran suggested it was open to striking a deal with the US, despite the collapse in talks over the weekend.

Nissan's electric Juke revealed with futuristic new look - and it will be built in Britain

Today

Nissan has doubled down on its commitment to becoming an all-electric car brand with the unveiling of the Juke EV - a model that will be produced at its car plant in Sunderland.

I'd never advise anyone to save with the Big 5 banks but these new rates changed my mind - get them before it's too late: SYLVIA MORRIS

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Normally I'd shun the big banks when it comes to my savings. However, HSBC, Nationwide and Santander have all launched accounts in recent days that are worth opening.

Only five London postcodes now have average room rents below £800 per month - here's where they are...

Today

Londoners' bank accounts continue to be squeezed as the number of cheap rental options has plummeted.

The Jaecoo 7 is so popular it now has a copycat Chinese car! Lepas L6 to arrive in Britain as best-seller's clone

Today

Chinese car makers are often accused of imitating popular European models. But the latest family car arriving on Britain's roads is a little different because it clones another Chinese motor.

HMRC issues urgent warning to pensioners over winter fuel payment scam

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Scammers may contact pensioners pretending to be from HMRC, and trick them into paying back their winter fuel payment.

Nigel Farage-backed cryptocurrency firm Stack BTC buys £2m of bitcoin

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A cryptocurrency firm backed by Nigel Farage and former Tory Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has bought £2m worth of bitcoin.

Raisin launches £150 cashback bonus boosting one-year fixed rates up to 4.88% - is it worth opening an account?

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Savings platforms such as Raisin allow you to switch between accounts easily, helping you secure the best rates. With the cashback on offer, is it a good option?

Morrisons to slash up to 200 jobs in head office restructuring as it plans to step up use of AI

Today

Around 200 jobs are at risk at Morrisons as part of a fresh restructuring at the supermarket group's head office.

The death of the one bedroom flat? How the first rung of the property ladder collapsed with sellers now facing BIG losses

Today

One bed flats are the most unloved homes in Britain right now - spending more time on the market, facing more price reductions, and getting fewer buyer enquiries than in the past.

I won £10,000 after finding a gold Ronald Card from McDonald's - here's what I'm doing with the money

Today

On realising she had won one of only ten rare Ronald Card £10,000 prizes, Nicoleta said she 'couldn't believe it at first.'

Imperial Brands plummets as unchanged outlook fails to impress investors

Today

Imperial Brands kept its annual guidance unchanged as pricing in its tobacco business offset continued volume declines, while investment in NGPs weighed on profits.

Best cash Isa rates 2025: Our pick of the five top deals

Today

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.

BP hails 'exceptional' quarter for oil trading as Iran sends prices soaring

Today

The oil giant said the war and its impact on market conditions had resulted in 'heightened volatility' across the business, which is 'expected to impact financial results'.

Goldman Sachs posts bumper profits as traders cash in on economic uncertainty caused by Iran conflict

Today

In a bumper set of results, the US investment bank posted a 19% rise in first quarter profits to £4.2bn, its biggest haul since 2021.

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