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The awkward money faux pas I made at work party that could make YOU richer: RACHEL RICKARD STRAUS

Today

It may be seven months since the work Christmas party, but I still cringe every time I remember something I said to a colleague.

The 1.6million shoppers who could be blocked from using 'buy now, pay later' deals like Klarna TODAY

Today

The first time 24-year-old Chloe from Bristol, pictured, used buy now, pay later, she didn't even realise she was taking on a form of debt.

Heating oil suppliers told compensate customers for price surge at start of Middle East conflict

Yesterday

The competition regulator launched a probe into the heating oil market after the Middle East conflict pushed prices higher, with some customers facing a tripling of their usual bill.

Nationwide student account offers £220 in cash and freebies: Is it a good deal?

Yesterday

Nationwide is the latest provider to launch tasty incentives for students ahead of the new academic year.

The 'generous' seats on our luxury coach trip were cramped and next to the loo - do we have a claim? DEAN DUNHAM KC replies

Yesterday

We booked a luxury coach holiday to Italy. In the brochure, the seats were advertised as being 'generous' and 32% bigger than those on budget airlines'.

NS&I has paid me someone else's £25 Premium Bond prize and says it's no error! SALLY SORTS IT

Yesterday

In March, I received a letter from National Savings & Investments saying that a Premium Bond registered in my name had won a prize of £25.

Worst-ever one-day fall wipes £50bn off IBM shares as tech giant struggles amid the AI boom

Yesterday

Shares fell more than 25% in early trading in New York - putting it on course to eclipse the previous record drop of 23% on Black Monday in 1987.

'My blood is boiling!': Former pensions minister blasts US firm over Aviva attack

Yesterday

The criticism from Ros Altmann, pictured, a former pensions minister will pile pressure on the Financial Conduct Authority to act.

AI traders 'learn to lie and cheat': Bailey warns technology could wreak havoc in financial markets

Yesterday

Andrew Bailey said investment banks, hedge funds and other financial institutions should 'think very carefully' about deploying AI tools.

Soaring oil price fuels interest rate rise fears: Bailey warns of instability 'for the foreseeable future'

Yesterday

The resumption of fighting has scotched hopes that a peace deal between the US and Iran would mark a return to normal after months of war.

Reeves reckons she's boosted the economy - pull the other one! says MAGGIE PAGANO

Yesterday

The Chancellor's speech last night to the City at the Mansion House was another example of her astonishing capacity for self-delusion.

'Close to as good as it gets': JPMorgan boss hails Wall Street's £36bn bank profit bonanza

Yesterday

Jamie Dimon, pictured, has seen revenues surge amid volatility stemming from the Iran war, the mixed outlook for the global economy and the AI frenzy.

Britain can prosper from even better trade with a strong partner, says the chair of UK Israel Business DANNY KESSLER

Yesterday

The UK's Department for Business and Trade has confirmed that Israel has climbed into the top eight European countries for foreign direct investment into Britain.

So much for a 'strong' economy! More than three firms going bust every day - making a mockery of Rachel Reeves' boast to have 'beaten the odds' in farewell speech

Yesterday

More than three companies are going bust every day - making a mockery of Rachel Reeves' claims to have 'beaten the odds' in a 'goodbye' speech as Chancellor.

If you want a lump-sum payout on your savings at the end of every month, I've found a great new option. It's a breath of fresh air: SYLVIA MORRIS

Yesterday

If you want a guaranteed lump sum paid into your bank account at the end of every month, I've found a great new option.

How I made £1,000 of FREE money booking everything from holidays to car insurance for my friends

Yesterday

Booking a group holiday on behalf of your friends isn't a task most people volunteer for. Finding the best deals and getting everyone's passport number right can be stressful.

I was challenged to turn £500 into £10,000 by sports betting: These are the essential lessons I learned... and the tactic I'm ashamed to admit to

Yesterday

Earlier this year, I was asked to turn £500 into £10,000 through sports betting for a groundbreaking experiment with the Daily Mail and This is Money.

Fake football shirt crackdown sees 58,000 items seized with a street value of £5.5m

Yesterday

Bargain hunting shoppers don't tend to realise that when they buy knock-off products, they are actually fuelling serious criminality.

I tried Temu's £10.67 portable air conditioner and five of its other cut-price cooling devices. Here are my unexpected money-saving discoveries - and the worthless tat to avoid

Yesterday

As temperatures soar, Toby Walne tries out cheap air-conditioning options on Chinese online bargain shop Temu - and reveals which ones are worth investing in.

BP flags stronger oil trading as it continues to cash in on soaring prices

Yesterday

BP has reported continued strength in its trading business as it continues to profit from a surge in oil prices.