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The 'swallows' who escape British winter for sunnier climates - countries where electricity is £50 a month, meals cost £1.50 and no council tax

Today

The days are getting shorter and the weather has turned cold. After the long, hot summer it's been especially hard to stomach the sudden transition into five months of dark, damp days.

The Democrat's blue tsunami turned stock markets red across the world, says MAGGIE PAGANO

Today

The VIX, has now shot up 70% following the Democrat's midterm election victory which triggered one of worst day's trading on US stock markets on Thursday.

Should you still open a Lifetime Isa to save for a first home, even though new Government backed account is on the way?

Today

The Government has announced its new First Time Buyer Isa, but it won't launch until 2029. If you want to save for a home now, is the Lifetime Isa still a good bet?

EU votes to water down ban on new petrol and diesel cars in 2035 - will Britain backtrack on its EV ambitions?

Today

The EU's change of heart follows intense lobbying from carmakers urging Brussels to relax its targets and allow more profitable combustion-engined vehicles to remain on sale beyond 2035.

Toyota Land Cruiser driven: In a world of soft SUVs this is still a proper 4x4 - but can it dethrone the Defender?

Today

Can the new Land Cruiser turn heads and hearts away from the Defender and remind people that there's something cool about owning a capable off-roader rather than a standard SUV?

Britain's biggest retailers are unveiling star-studded Christmas TV adverts: Is it time to stock up and invest in some festive cheer?

Today

Investors shaken by this week's tech stock tumult may be looking for a less troubled zone, despite yesterday's rebound.

Over-55s are planning to hand £8bn to younger family members to dodge inheritance tax on their pensions

Today

Unspent pensions will soon be included in inheritance tax calculations - and spending or gifting money are among the easiest ways to reduce your estate.

Range Rover will axe its two cheapest and most copied SUVs next year and replace them with the new £90k 'car-like' electric GT at double the price

Today

Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed that the Evoque (pictured) and Velar will cease production in the middle of next year, paving the way for the Range Rover brand to move further upmarket.

Base rate rises to 4% but will it really help tame inflation? This is Money podcast

Yesterday

The Bank of England raised interest rates for the first time in three years from 3.75 to 4 per cent this week.

Where to invest to protect against an AI stock market crash

Yesterday

Rattled investors fear this may be the start of a crash that has been a major worry for many months, even as stock markets have continued to hit fresh highs.

A Chinese electric car just smashed the 500kmh barrier for the first time - but hitting 312mph came at a cost

Yesterday

The Yangwang U9 Xtreme - and EV produced by BYD's luxury hypercar spin-off - has been officially clocked at 503.16kmh, which is 312.65mph.

MPs back down over public grilling of Poundland owners and will meet privately

Yesterday

Shopworkers' union Usdaw said there were 'serious questions that need to be answered in public, not behind closed doors' as thousands of jobs hang in the balance.

Best buy easy-access Isa now offering 5.02% as competition ramps up

Yesterday

The Bank of England pushed the base rate of interest up to 4% this week - meaning that returns for savers are on the rise.

Stock markets plunge as Wall St tech rout rattles investors after midterm elections stoke fears of AI backlash

Yesterday

Traders have grown jittery over Democratic control of Congress, which could put the brakes on AI infrastructure development amid opposition to data centres.

Five VW electric models recalled over battery fire risk that could result in 'severe or deadly injuries' - 5,000 UK owners can't charge above 80%

Yesterday

Until a vehicle's battery has been signed off as safe, VW has issued an electronic update preventing the EVs from fully charging, restricting driving range.

Best and worst tyres ranked: Experts reveal the real risk of buying cheap rubber

Yesterday

An extensive tyre study found that bargain-priced tyres take considerably longer to stop a car in both wet and dry conditions.

Scottish Mortgage investors profit from SpaceX share sale but it warns of 'bumpy' path for AI

Yesterday

It reflects the soaring value of technology stocks ahead of the market selloff in recent days.

House prices fall at steepest rate in more than three years as buyers struggle with higher mortgage rates

Yesterday

Greater London, the south east and south west of England saw some of the biggest price falls.

City flat owners face downward price spiral as desperate neighbours sell at rock-bottom sums

Yesterday

Flat owners are being handed another headache, as neighbours who decide to cut their losses and sell at a discount push down the price of flats around them even further.

Tracker mortgage rates rise after Bank of England hike... here's why they're likely to remain more popular than ever

Yesterday

Once a niche product, trackers now account for a quarter of mortgage applications. Why the sudden interest - and could it save you money?

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