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Slash your retirement tax bill by tens of thousands: Far too many are paying a hefty price for spending their pension pots unwisely. Try these four hacks that won't cost you a single penny

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Pensioners are being forced to hand over an ever greater chunk of their income to the taxman every year, which leaves them less to live on and enjoy.

'We will ask if UK is investable': Energy giant warns of threat to North Sea oil and gas if Rosebank and Jackdaw are blocked

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A leading European energy company has threatened to scrap investment in the UK if two major projects in the North Sea are blocked.

Asos shares tumble after cyber hack: Will incident hit embattled fashion firm's recovery?

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Asos enjoyed booming business during the Covid lockdowns, but has had a tough time in the years since. Today, customers were sent a message threatening a data leak.

'He's absolutely bang on': Entrepreneurs back Jeremy Clarkson after star asked 'who would set up business in UK now?'

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Entrepreneurs have backed Jeremy Clarkson's warning over how hard it is to start a business in Andy Burnham's Britain.

Paramount completes blockbuster £80bn takeover of Warner Bros - sparking fears of higher prices and job losses

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Paramount Skydance has completed its blockbuster £80billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery - sparking fears of higher prices for viewers and job losses in Hollywood.

Landlords to be charged £65 per property to register on new national database

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Every landlord in England will need to register with their local council and list every property they let, under reforms included in Labour's Renters' Rights Act.

The 11 dirt-cheap British stocks tipped by experts to soar .. and ALL but one pay a dividend: JEFF PRESTRIDGE

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Interest rates may be heading higher and the AI bubble is in danger of deflating any time now. But the UK stock market seems unconcerned.

Takeover frenzy sweeps through London again as yacht show events giant strikes £2.2bn deal and miner becomes a target for Abu Dhabi

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A fresh wave of takeover activity has swept through the city as events firm Informa announces plans to buy its rival Clarion, while another firm is targeted by a foreign rival.

Your pool house is not a second home, judge rules on stamp duty loophole buyer used to try to save £80,750

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The owner of a country estate in Kent has lost a battle with the taxman, in which he claimed his pool house was a second property and therefore eligible for tax relief.

Former Bank of England chief economist tells Andy Burnham to 'take knife' to public spending to calm bond markets

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Britain is 'skating on thin ice' as it struggles to balance the books and must 'take the knife' to ballooning public spending, says Andy Haldane.

TV chef Matt Tebbutt: I splashed out on a £6,000 coffee machine 24 years ago... it's tripled in value

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Matt is a chef and television food presenter best known for fronting BBC weekend staple Saturday Kitchen for the past decade.

Best Sipp providers: How to pick a platform for your pension

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Sipps give you control over your pension investments. The best Sipp provider will be low-cost, while offering what you need to reach your goals. See our top picks.

The best stocks and shares ISAs: We compare the top platforms

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Investing in a stocks and shares Isa means your money can grow tax-free. We run through the options, helping you decide which provider is right for you.

Buyers now shell out £17,500 to move home as stamp duty drives huge rise in bills in last decade

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The cost of moving in England is now 75% higher than it was a decade ago, even after adjusting for inflation.

Hairdressers accuse politicians of 'sexism' as they say industry's pleas for tax cuts are ignored

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More than 2,000 salon industry professionals have signed a letter calling for the Government to take immediate action to prevent further business closures and job losses.

NS&I boosts rates on its fixed-rate savings accounts including some that breach 5% barrier for first time in nearly three years

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NS&I has boosted the rates on its British Savings Bonds with the very highest now paying 5.17%.

How much first-time buyers need to save for a deposit under Your First Home scheme - and how to do it faster

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The new Government scheme could allow first-time buyers to get on the ladder with a 2.5% deposit - but how much is that in practice and where should they stash their cash?

The junior Isa that comes with two hours of free childcare: Oaknorth launches 3.5% deal with a twist

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The digital challenger bank has launched its first account dedicated to saving for children. We take a look at the account and explore another option for building a nest egg.

Best fixed energy deals: How to beat the new price cap - and protect against a January bill hike

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Fixed energy deals have been gradually returning to the market, so are there any that beat the current cap?

BT's rescue of TalkTalk is better for customers than what could have happened, says ALEX BRUMMER

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There is no disguising the reality that BT chief executive Allison Kirkby's swoop on ailing TalkTalk is a fast-track deal.

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