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Are my 1p and 2p coins worth more than face value?

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I've got a huge jar of 1 and 2p coins. Some are from the 1970s, 80s and 90s - and others are more modern. I've seen the price of copper has gone up hugely in recent times.

Ferrari has already hit its annual sales target for the controversial Luce despite stormy reaction to its first EV

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The backlash to the £500,000 Luce, revealed on May 25, has been seismic, drawing comparisons with the public outrage sparked by Jaguar's 'woke' rebrand in 2024.

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.

Help to Buy has netted Government £1.74bn... but future gains will be hit by plummeting flat prices

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The Help to Buy equity loan scheme has netted the Government £1.74bn, new data shows - though falling flat prices are likely to stunt its returns in future.

Sylvia Morris: Why I'm certain Premium Bond savers are set for a bumper year thanks to these figures

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National Savings & Investments (NS&I) desperately needs to draw in more of our cash - great news for savers!

A British motorcycling icon returns: Norton is back with the new £20,000 Manx R superbike - we've ridden it

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Norton is a name synonymous with speed. With the Isle of Man TT races. And with winning. Now it's back - a bigger than its been for decades with a range of new motorcycles.

The terrible catch-22 of being trapped in an unsellable flat: What to do if prices are collapsing in your city

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Flat owners in city centres across Britain are seeing the price of their properties plummet, grim new data has revealed.

Segro becomes fifth FTSE 100 firm to confirm foreign takeover after £14bn deal

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Segro has accepted Prologis's £14billion takeover, bringing an end to a weeks-long battle that will see another British firm be taken over by a foreign firm.

Best cash Isa rates: Our pick of the five top deals

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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.

BT faces a backlash for charging £30 to set up broadband: These are the better deals rivals offer

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The internet provider is reintroducing a fee to help cover its costs, which means new customers are set to lose out - but there are strong deals available elsewhere.

How YOU can get a loved one's care fees paid for by the NHS without selling their home - or waiting for Burnham's reforms. Lorraine got £200,000 after 'living nightmare'. Now experts reveal what to do - and exact form of words to use

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The NHS offers full funding for people requiring 'continuing healthcare' with complex care needs.

I had a £950k salary and a happy marriage. I lost it all overnight - but I'm happier on less than minimum wage

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By his late 40s, Adam was living the kind of life most people dream about. He had luxury cars, a beautiful seven-bedroom home, and regularly flew first-class to dream locations on holiday.

BP profits more than double on oil price surge... but boss says it is still 'not making the most of its potential'

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BP has revealed quarterly profits more than doubled from this time a year ago, as it continues to benefit from volatile oil prices.

HSBC profits jump 23% as bank is boosted by higher net interest margins... and it will resume share buybacks

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HSBC has announced a $1bn share buyback scheme after first-half profits jumped by 23%.

One in six couples NEVER talk about money: We reveal what to discuss before moving in together

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While 65% believe couples should talk about money before moving in together, just 11% actually did this... so what are the best conversation starters?

Average subsidence insurance claim spikes to £20,000... as heatwaves mean more are at risk

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Weather damage to homes is usually associated with the winter months - but long spells of hot temperatures can also cause tens of thousands of pounds of damage.

Soriot plots pharma Brexit: Labour's failures have alienated a national champion, says ALEX BRUMMER

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Pascal Soriot, pictured, has been on a glorious path as AstraZeneca boss, cataputing the medicines giant to number two in the FTSE 100.

National Grid slashes size of its top management team from 13 to eight in major shakeup

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National Grid said it will cut down its group executive committee in order to 'sharpen execution, improve performance and increase accountability'.

Watches of Switzerland boss clocks up a bumper pay rise following a record year

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Brian Duffy saw his pay increase by 85.9% to £1.3m from £710,271 last year. The massive jump was mostly due to a hefty bonus payout of £750,000.

US suitor Castlelake lands more time to match rival Apollo's offer in bid battle for EasyJet

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Easyjet said it still recommended investors accept Apollo's £5.7bn offer but Castlelake had until 5pm on Friday to submit an improved bid.

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