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I work abroad with a British Forces Post Office address, can I get a mortgage? DAVID HOLLINGWORTH replies

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I want to buy a home back in England, but my BFPO address has been a huge sticking point when trying to get a mortgage decision in principle.

Oil price climbs towards $100 as fresh US strikes on Iran dent hopes of peace deal

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Oil is climbing towards $100 a barrel again after the US launched fresh attacks on Iran, with markets jittery as a deal to end the war remains out of reach.

B&Q owner Kingfisher suffers a slowdown in sales after a fall in demand for big-ticket items

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B&Q sales fell 4.1%, with the retailer blaming poor weather for reducing footfall and demand for outdoor products.

The telltale signs that 'five-star' review is a fake: How to sort real reviews from bogus ones

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When searching for a place to eat, a hotel or even a new washing machine, most of us now scour online reviews to decide where to spend our money.

Britons snapped up more private plates than EVER last year: Here's how to spot a canny investment

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As personalised registrations grow in popularity and returns, here are some tips to turn a profit on plastic.

How to build a gilt ladder for a tax-free income

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UK gilts can be bought through all investing platforms, which have made it easy to stash them in your Isa.

The midlife women taking out student loans they'll NEVER repay

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For 24 years Sara Thornton has been a weather presenter on the BBC. But, like many people in their 50s, she felt she was treading water and has decided to retrain.

I evicted my tenants and now they won't let agents in to do viewings: Can they go in without their permission?

Today

The tenants will ignore the agents' messages suggesting times to show people around, or simply reply saying 'no'.

Will AI steal our jobs - and what will work be like for those of us left, asks RUTH SUNDERLAND

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Our futures are being irrevocably shaped by a handful of stupendously rich tech tycoons.

Help ease the burden on retail - or prices will rocket, bosses warn Labour

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The latest inflation increase was driven by prices of non-food items, with furniture and beauty products seeing the most dramatic rises.

Wealth taxes just won't work... Labour should tackle the soaring benefits bill instead, says RUTH SUNDERLAND

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Wes Streeting may or may not make it into Number 10, but it is troubling that his big economic idea is a 'wealth tax that works'. It won't.

Labour tax hikes have caused 'dramatic fall' in entry-level jobs, says Next boss Lord Wolfson

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Wolfson said the number of applications for jobs in his stores had almost doubled in a year, as more young people find it hard to get work.

Where are the safe havens now? Expert tips to protect YOUR investments in troubled times

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Investing is inherently risky, but when financial markets turn volatile it's natural to consider just how exposed you are to the current hazards.

Pensions Commission could recommend people save harder and wait past their mid-50s to access pots

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I'm going to stick my neck out and predict three groups of people will ultimately see big changes as a result of the Commission.

Third of UK investors eye up SpaceX shares

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A survey of UK investors by research house Norstat found 30 per cent plan to buy the shares - with the youngest cohort most keen to pile in.

Ferrari's first EV is here! World's most iconic car firm makes its dramatic leap to electric with the £500k Luce

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With a unique, self-generated EV soundtrack replacing the traditional Ferrari engine roar, it also promises a range of more than 329 miles on a full charge.

Middle East crisis wipes £150bn off the value of Europe's biggest luxury houses

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Shares in the five luxury giants LVMH, Hermes, Kering, Moncler and Richemont, have tumbled since the conflict began - , analysts Hargreaves Lansdown said.

Iran war and higher costs push 8,000 UK firms over the brink amid concern over Labour leadership struggle

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Official figures show another 2,085 firms collapsed in April - the highest number since June 2024 and up 3% on a year earlier.

How to invest from scratch and turn £100 a month into £52,000

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It has never been easier to start investing in the stock market and put your money to work. Simon Lambert explains how to get started.

Labour have killed buy-to-let - but you can still make HUGE profits renting out a holiday home. TOBY WALNE'S step-by-step guide to the best areas, how much to charge - and the simple feature guests pay 40% more for

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The right holiday home could net you a tidy profit, but prospective buyers must choose their property, location and rents carefully if they want to succeed. Here's our step-by-step guide.

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