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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'.

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.

Oil eases to below $100 and stocks rebound on hopes of renewed Iran talks - 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.

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.

ALISTAIR MCGOWAN: I only got into panto because I lost a fortune on property

Today

Comic says he doesn't spend on holidays or cars and likes to browse charity shops - but once splurged £5,000 on a baby grand piano.

How do I find out if my state pension is right? 17 years of HRP are missing from my record: STEVE WEBB replies

Today

If my NI record shows 'no full years' from 1979 to 1996 how can my pension be correct? I have queried this many times with the DWP but do not feel it's being treated seriously.

Drivers receiving unjust parking fines due to poorly placed ANPR cameras and spike in vehicle cloning, investigation finds

Today

It was revealed late last year that a record 15.9 million PCNs had been given out by private businesses in the 12 months to the end of September 2025.

Is the generational wealth gap narrower than we thought? This is Money podcast

Today

Why did official figures underestimate the wealth of younger adults - and is property versus pension a comparison worth making?

RUTH SUNDERLAND: We're facing the great private credit peril

Today

The thought of world leaders and central bankers having to navigate the complexities of a rescue with Donald Trump thrown into the mix defies contemplation.

Rolls-Royce snub for British steel after signing contract to build UK's first mini nuclear reactor

Today

Rolls-Royce has signed a deal to begin design and procurement for the £6bn reactors to be housed at the power station in Wylfa, on Anglesey (pictured).

SMALL CAP IDEA: Ilika has cracked problems that have beaten BYD, Toyota and Samsung

Today

Ilika, the business in question, also appears to have resolved many of the limiting issues that have thwarted the world's biggest carmakers and battery manufacturers.

Over-hyped or a golden opportunity? What investors should know about SpaceX and AI IPOs

Today

War in the Middle East has lowered expectations that 2026 would be a bumper IPO year. But here's a guide to getting your ticket to ride.

10 things to do before you die: The financial checklist everyone MUST complete

Today

It's a subject that no one likes to think about but spending even just a few hours planning your finances for when you are gone can spare terrible heartache.

Retirees moving to Australia, Canada and New Zealand set to miss out on £77,585 thanks to frozen state pension

Today

Britons retiring in popular later-life hotspots like Canada, New Zealand and Australia have their state pension payments frozen when they move.

Mortgages vanishing at record speeds: Typical deal now exists for just EIGHT days as lenders rush to raise rates on Iran conflict

Today

People seeking a new mortgage are finding the best deals are vanishing in a matter of days, as lenders pull them from the market or increase the rate.

The EV that charges in FIVE MINUTES coming to Britain: We drive the Denza Z9GT - China's most expensive car yet costing £100,000

Today

The Denza Z9GT is available to order this month and promises blistering performance and jaw-dropping charging times. We've driven it to find out if its worth the £100k price tag.

Britain 'faces stagflation and recession' as oil soars back to $100 a barrel

Today

The price of oil shot back above $100 a barrel on Monday as Britain's battered economy lurches towards stagflation and recession

Labour's North Sea tax grab has left Britain vulnerable, says ALEX BRUMMER

Today

Donald Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz means prolonged volatility on energy markets is set to persist. Britain's response has been flaccid.

Councils warned they could lose millions in funding if they fail to fix potholes

Yesterday

Under new rules announced on Tuesday, councils across England could lose £525 million from their £1.6 billion budget for the following year if they cannot prove they are filling in potholes.

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