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JEFF PRESTRIDGE: I fear Chancellor's coming for the triple lock

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There is mounting evidence that the scrapping of the triple lock governing the annual increase applied to the state pension could be on the agenda.

Visa launches TikTok Creator Card for influencers to have quicker access to their cash

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Dubbed the 'Creator Card', the debit card is designed to give influencers faster access to their money and 'greater control over their finances'.

Mortgage rates in biggest fall for over a year - but borrowers warned Iran war Trumpflation shock could trigger fresh misery

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In a boost for millions of borrowers, the average two-year fixed rate fell from 5.87 per cent to 5.83 per cent while a typical five-year deal dipped from 5.76 per cent to 5.73 per cent.

McDonald's wants unemployed Gen Z to fill thousands of work experience placements

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In a bid to counter the tidal wave of joblessness among young people, McDonald's has vowed to offer 2,500 paid work experience placements across its business.

Government looks to fix spray foam problem which has left thousands unable to sell or remortgage

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The Government and property industry is stepping up its efforts to tackle the growing spray foam problem.

Average central London house price drops £37,000 in a year... but northern property is on the rise

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The market for flats, and especially new-build flats, is struggling which is affecting house prices in London.

Shoe Zone faces losses of more than £1m and blames tax raid and Iran war for consumer 'caution'

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Shoe Zone is facing annual losses as customers tighten their belts, blaming the Chancellor's tax raid and ongoing Iran war for 'challenging' conditions.

The famously tiny car making a big comeback: Smart's ForTwo - a 2000s icon for being a doddle to park - returns next year

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The Smart ForTwo became a huge hit when it arrived in Britain at the turn of the Millennium. Its incredibly petite dimensions made it the ideal motor for city living. In 2027, it is back.

Travel giant Tui takes £35m hit from Middle East war and slashes profit forecasts

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Tui said the conflict and uncertainty about how long it will last is containing 'to limit near-term visibility and drive consumer caution,' as it also suspended its sales guidance.

Labour's student loan interest rate cap will ONLY benefit graduates earning more than £44k

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Labour's interest cap on student loans will only help those who earn more than £44,300, because of the way student loan interest is linked to inflation.

Gen X will get a bumper inheritance - but their parents could cause them a massive headache

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A cocktail of potential financial blunders means this transfer of intergenerational wealth will be anything but smooth, new research has found.

This is exactly how police can tell if you're using a dodgy fire stick to watch TV: I'm an officer in a new special team coming for EVERYONE... and this is the trick that helps us catch you

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Settling down on the sofa with family to watch the latest blockbuster movie or live football on the TV, you are disturbed by a knock on the door. It's not a friendly neighbour but a couple of burly policeman.

Britain 'more vulnerable' than other countries to war as conflict threatens to blow £16bn hole in Reeves Budget

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Britain is 'more vulnerable than most' to an economic hit from the Iran war as the conflict threatens to blow a £16 billion hole in Rachel Reeves's Budget plans, new analysis suggests.

Mercedes unleashes its new electric C-Class - but its 473-mile range is no match for its biggest rival

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The luxury small executive EV will go up against BMW's new i3 saloon. But it's impressive 473-mile range is less than what its major German rival offers.

Hyundai Ioniq 3 is a stylish £25,000 electric hatchback - but does it have enough range to better Chinese rivals?

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It has enough range for Britons to cover a fortnight of commuting. And it should offer more miles for less cash than its Chinese competition.

This is the savings account I'd open right now - and why you should AVOID the very top rates: SYLVIA MORRIS

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Many of the deals that aim to top best-buy tables come with major catches such as restrictions on how many times you can withdraw your money.

Mandelson scandal has left Britain rudderless as it faces an economic storm, says ALEX BRUMMER

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The Iran war is ravaging Britain's economic prospects. Ahead of the Gulf conflagration, the UK economy was showing signs of recovery.

My neighbour's hooked up his home to my fibre broadband - what should I do about it? DEAN DUNHAM KC replies

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A wire recently fell in front of my front door, and I discovered it was going into my neighbour's house and providing his fibre broadband connection.

I'm selling all 70 of my buy-to-lets - and buying a boat: Former Royal Navy man says landlords are being forced out of the rental market

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Self-made property tycoon Paul Million never imagined he would one day walk away from his vast portfolio of 70 homes he amassed from scratch.

Reckitt shares sink as it takes a hit from Iran war and changes to Russian sanctions

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The Dettol maker also warned of lower margins in the first half of the year, amid higher oil prices and lower demand for its cold and flu products.

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