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Race to 10k: I've an inkling who'll win and I hate to admit but it won't be me, says SIMON LAMBERT

Today

We're seven weeks into the Race to £10,000 and two players are romping ahead. Their identity comes as no surprise to me.

Pawnbroker Ramsdens ups its profit forecast for the third time as it cashes in on higher gold prices

Today

Pawnbroker Ramsdens has upped its profit forecast as it continues to cash in on 'volatile' gold prices, but warned it could take a hit from the Middle East conflict.

FTSE 100 rallies 2% as oil price eases on latest Iran conflict de-escalation attempt by the US

Today

The FTSE 100 has recovered from Tuesday's losses as energy and borrowing costs start to ease on renewed optimism that the ceasefire will hold.

Britain's GREENEST towns where interest in eco homes is surging... and those which aren't as keen

Today

Popular ways to make your home more energy efficient include installing better insulation, replacing windows and doors and even getting a heat pump or solar panels.

How to get a refund if your summer holiday flights are cancelled and what to do if you're stuck

Today

Summer travel plans have been plunged into chaos this as more than two million flight seats have been axed by airlines as fears grow of a fuel shortage.

'I was a millionaire for a weekend': What it's like to win £1m in the Lottery and have to share it 14 ways

Today

'It all started when we were working on an intense project, doing 12- hour days for months. We were having a joke and said if we won the lottery, we could be at home. So we started a syndicate.'

How Korean brands like Hyundai and Kia took a bite out of the British car market before the Chinese influx of EVs

Today

Chinese cars are taking Britian by storm. But before this the UK experienced a Korean car boom. Now go-to middle-class buys, we look at the rise of Korean car brands like Hyundai and Kia.

UK shoppers will dodge the worst of price rises, says Next, as it defies gloom with profit upgrade

Today

The retailer said it now does not anticipate raising UK prices 'over and above' a 0.6 per cent forecast it had given at the beginning of the year - meaning they will dodge the worst of rises.

Home owners warned of £3,000 rise in mortgage costs as 'Trumpflation' batters Britain

Today

Home owners could face a 'devastating' increase of more than £3,000 in their annual mortgage bills thanks to 'Trumpflation', new analysis shows.

Aston Martin DB12 S review: New £205,000 super tourer is S club heaven to drive, says RAY MASSEY

Today

Available as both a coupe and open-top convertible, the halo DB12 S truly is the grandest of grand tourers which, despite its increase in horsepower, feels more natural to drive.

Boss of B&Q owner Kingfisher to step down after seven years

Today

Kingfisher has announced that chief executive Thierry Garnier will step down after seven years leading the home improvement retailer.

Wetherspoons warns on profits again amid 'substantial' increase in costs

Today

An outspoken critic of the Government, Martin has previously warned that higher taxes would drag profits lower.

Sell in May? Not anymore as 'Taco Trump' reverses the seasonal trend

Today

Selling your stocks in May and not buying back in again until St Leger's Day in mid-September is one of the best-known investment adages.

Government urged to prevent food price spike as shoppers worry Iran conflict will drive up costs

Today

The British Retail Consortium (BRC), which represents household names from Tesco to Marks & Spencer to Primark, said that retailers are coming under strain from domestic policies.

Will YOUR mortgage go up by £3,380 a year because of Trumpflation? How worst case scenario could play out

Yesterday

A prolonged Middle East conflict could drive up mortgage costs by £3,380 a year for the typical homeowner, fresh analysis suggests.

UK government borrowing costs hit 28-year high as investors spooked by fear of Labour lurch to the Left

Yesterday

UK borrowing costs spiked to a 28-year high yesterday as fears of a Labour Left-wing coup spooked bond markets.

My wife's son won't give back the £3,000 she lent him for a car: DEAN DUNHAM KC replies

Yesterday

My wife lent her son £3,000 towards a car two years ago. To date, he has made no effort to even pay off a small amount of the debt.

FTSE slams into reverse as Middle East war and local elections rattle investors

Yesterday

The sell-off came after the price of crude jumped from around $105 a barrel to over $115 a barrel on Monday before settling at close to $110.

Labour dices with Gulf crisis as Britain faces an economic catastrophe: ALEX BRUMMER

Yesterday

Governance in Britain presently is intensely focused on tomorrow's local and regional elections and an endemic antisemitism crisis.

Peter hired a 'no win, no fee lawyer' after a row with a neighbour turned ugly... then faced a shock £52,000 bill when he lost

Yesterday

When retired teacher Peter Hodgson thought he had been wrongfully arrested by Greater Manchester Police, he believed he had nothing to lose by suing them.

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