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Landlord mortgage rates soar to highest level in two years... and renters could bear the brunt

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The typical five-year fixed rate buy-to-let mortgage has risen sharply since the conflict in Iran began, according to rates scrutineer Moneyfacts.

The best cash Isas for TRANSFERS - how to earn a top rate on your existing pot

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New cash Isa deals are arriving thick and fast ahead of tax-year end, but the top rates won't always be available to those who want to transfer.

The simple hacks that can turbocharge your state pension by an extra £10,000 a year for life

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While Geoff Exton travelled the world for his job as a power station engineer, he never paid much attention to his future state pension.

This is what I wish I'd known before abandoning my family home and downsizing

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When Graeme Eadie decided to downsize from a four-bedroom Georgian townhouse, he looked forward to a simpler life in a more manageable two-bedroom flat.

The increased state pension is arriving soon: How much will YOURS rise by?

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The annual rise will not kick in all at once for everyone The headline state pension rates will be hiked by 4.8 per cent under the 'triple lock'.

War in Middle East is putting Britons off moving home as buyer demand drops

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Zoopla has warned that if mortgage rates keep rising, this could lead to a sales slump.

Beat Billmageddon: From council tax to broadband, costs are set to soar - here's how to save up to £1,641

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Dark financial clouds are gathering as the conflict in the Middle East threatens to hit British households with higher prices on everything from energy bills and petrol to food and mortgage rates.

Iran conflict fires up demand for new generation of remote-controlled weaponry

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Since war erupted in Iran, Jon Parker, the boss of British drone maker Flyby, has rarely enjoyed a quiet moment.

Debenhams Group beats profit forecasts as switch to marketplace model pays off

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Debenhams Group, which owns online fashion retailer Boohoo, expects its annual profit to come in 'comfortably' ahead of forecasts as its turnaround plan accelerates.

'Taco' traders beat market since Donald Trump's election

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Punts on the claim 'Trump always chickens out' will likely have outperformed a 'buy and hold' strategy, trading platform IG found.

Aston Martin Valhalla driven: Is the hypercar worth its £1MILLION price tag?

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Aston Martin's new road-legal Valhalla 217mph hyper car has arrived - and it will set deep-pocketed buyers back £1million. Ray Massey reviews it on and off track.

My pension will be £300 over the tax threshold this year - will I get a bill? STEVE WEBB replies

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In the 2026/27 tax year starting next month my pension will be about £300 over the personal allowance threshold for paying tax. Will HMRC contact me?

How to invest in property (the other way) and pick up a tax-friendly income

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Since tax and legal reforms have robbed buy-to-let of much of its allure, attention is switching to commercial property in the shape of Reits - real estate investment trusts.

FCA must curb the City chancers and carpetbaggers: RUTH SUNDERLAND

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The assault on investment trusts, like the LV affair before it, shows we need campaigning City journalism more than ever.

Britain is hurtling towards a world of financial pain - what I'm doing to protect myself: JEFF PRESTRIDGE

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Nobody knows what the future holds, especially when we have a rogue state holding the rest of the world to ransom.

CHRIS JAGGER: Most musicians I know made more money from property (except Mick)

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Singer-songwriter Chris has toured the world and released 13 albums. He is also an actor and journalist.

HAMISH MCRAE: We don't need to be chained to a superpower like the US

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It is easy to see what we have been doing wrong. But a time of global economic chaos needs a positive outlook.

The best dividend hero investment trusts for a tax-free Isa income

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When it comes to generating a high and growing income, investment trusts have a couple of superpowers.

Greensill leak by Government agency 'to protect David Cameron'

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Gavin Millar KC said it was part strategy to protect the appointment of Cameron as Foreign Secretary from bad press, after a lobbying scandal had engulfed Greensill and Cameron.

Insider tricks to help anyone make £100,000 as a tradesman whatever your age: High earning. In demand. And easier than you think. The expert guide for ANYONE who needs a change

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Unemployment rates are rising. Salaries are stagnating. The economy is flatlining - and businesses are turning to AI to cut costs. But there is one sector where work is booming.

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