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How to invest £100,000: What to do if you are sitting on too much cash

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More than 1.5million people have at least £100,000 saved in their Isa. However, if you leave it in cash, it may lose value over time due to inflation.

The best stocks and shares ISAs: We compare the top platforms

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Investing in a stocks and shares Isa means your money can grow tax-free. We run through the options, helping you decide which provider is right for you.

Reeves accused of leaving economy 'on its knees' as manufacturing and services slump fuel recession fears

Today

In a devastating double-whammy ahead of the Chancellor's likely sacking, reports showed manufacturers and the once-mighty services sector floundering as confidence evaporates.

British pawnbroker Ramsdens snapped up by Texas rival for £203m in blow to City

Today

It is the latest in a series of takeover attempts by overseas bidders on British publicly listed companies in recent weeks.

The dream job that will pay you £2,200 a month to travel Europe and talk to strangers

Today

For some a unique opportunity might sound like the perfect role but for others the prospect would be a nightmare of epic proportions.

Santander launches regular saver paying 'best buy' rate of 8% - is it worth opening?

Today

Combined with its £180 current account switch incentive, Santander's new 8% rate could prove lucrative. Is it worth signing up?

VIV ANDERSON: Splashing out on a BMW at 22 was fun but my worst financial decision

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Viv Anderson, 68, won the European Cup twice with Nottingham Forest and was the first black man to represent England at football, going on to earn 30 international caps.

How to protect your money from Andy Burnham: What to do now to fight potential tax raids

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What will a new prime minister mean for our personal finances and what can you do to fight back today?

How to get a £359 state pension boost from caring for your grandchildren over the summer holidays

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There is no minimum hours requirement, so long as the parent confirms care was provided and doesn't need the credit to fill a gap in their own state pension record.

Royal Mail profits more than halve as it is rocked by Labour's jobs tax and slump in letter volumes

Today

Parent company International Distribution Services (IDS) said the UK business saw profits plunge to £96million in the year to the end of March from £198million over the previous 12 months.

Does my car use more fuel at 20mph than at 30mph?

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I live in North London, where roads now have a 20mph limit - and I'm convinced that I'm filling up with fuel more often.

Time-warp 1977 Rolls-Royce with just 604 miles and one owner smashes auction price forecast

Today

Its sale made it the most expensive, non-celebrity owned Silver Shadow I to ever appear at public auction.

Is your car heatwave ready? Tips to get drivers through the red weather warning

Today

The RAC says breakdown callouts have increased by around 20% today compared with a typical Monday in late June, while the AA has told motorists to expect to see gritters out on the roads.

How to give your child a chance to become a Premium Bonds millionaire

Today

Premium Bonds are a popular gift for younger relatives because they offer the thrill of the draw and a Government-backed, tax-free way of keeping their money safe.

Ticket reseller StubHub forced to repay 50,000 customers over drip pricing, as CMA hits it for £1.5M

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StubHub UK must refund more than 50,000 customers their share of £590,000 and has been fined close to £900,000, the CMA said.

Lidl cements lead over Morrisons with record market share as it plans 50 new stores

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The German discounter has retained its new title of Britain's fifth biggest supermarket, while rival Aldi is closing in on Asda for third spot.

Labour will fall 662,500 homes short on manifesto pledge to 'Get Britain building' according to forecast

Today

During the 2024 election campaign, outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised his party would 'Get Britain building again' and deliver 1.5million new homes.

Folly of state ownership: Nationalising the water utilities would drain Britain dry, says ALEX BRUMMER

Today

An immediate decision facing prospective Prime Minister Andy Burnham and his Cabinet, when in office, is the financial mess at Thames Water.

Young buyers willing to sacrifice a safe neighbourhood to buy a cheap home

Today

One in five young buyers is willing to move more than 25 miles away from where they live to get on or move up the property ladder, Barclays said.

Legendary Fed chief Alan Greenspan - who served under four US presidents -dies aged 100

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Greenspan, who oversaw the second-longest economic expansion in US history, was chairman of the US Federal Reserve from August 1987 to January 2006.

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