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Demographic trends will put our public finances on an unsustainable path, warns RUTH SUNDERLAND

Today

Warren Buffett, the world's most famous investor, has just stepped down as chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway aged 95.

National debt to soar above £3trillion as Labour embarks on borrowing binge

Today

Britain's debt mountain currently stands at £2.93trillion, having been just £350billion at the turn of the century.

Labour's tax hikes weigh heavily on Britain's fitness clubs

Today

Gyms, pools and leisure centres traditionally see a spike in business in January but are also bracing for higher costs in the wake of the Chancellor's Budget.

The most and least reliable electric cars named and shamed

Today

You'd expect EVs to breakdown less because they have fewer moving parts than petrol or diesel models. But is that true? We reveal the EVs that are reliable and those that aren't...

How to fill out a self assessment tax return: A step-by-step explainer

Today

Those who need to submit a self assessment must do so by 31 January, but the process can sometimes be confusing.

Will house prices go up in 2026? Our six property experts return to give their verdict

Today

Each year, we ask a host of seasoned property professionals to put their neck on the line and forecast what the next 12 months has in store for house prices.

Has Labour killed off the pick-up truck with tax hikes? We put three popular models to the test to see if they're worth the premium

Yesterday

In April, Labour stopped double cabs from being treated as commericial vehicles, and instead they are being treated as cars.

Fantasy football... for investors: New game offers cash prizes to those with the biggest (virtual) gains

Yesterday

'Fantasy investing' game ShareQuest says it offers a low-stakes way to learn about the stock market - without risking their cash.

Cash Isa rates set to fall in 2026 - here are the best tax-free accounts you can open now

Yesterday

Top Isa rates above 4 per cent may not be available for long in 2026 according to experts.

Best cash Isa rates 2025: Our pick of the five top deals

Yesterday

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.

Flying Footsie clocks up best year since 2009 as it ends nearly 22% up - with Fresnillo the big winner

Yesterday

The FTSE 100 has delivered its best annual performance in 16 years as it ended nearly 22% up on last year in the final session of 2025.

Three of Britain's biggest companies welcome new bosses today - including GSK and Diageo

Yesterday

Three of Britain's biggest companies will welcome new bosses today in a changing of the guard at the top of UK plc.

ITV invests £3m in Joe Wicks' Body Coach app as it continues to diversify

Yesterday

The Body Coach app was launched by Wicks at the end of 2020 following his rise to fame in the initial Covid-19 lockdowns, which earned him the title of the nation's PE teacher.

Warner Bros set to decline beefed-up Paramount offer

Yesterday

Warner Bros Discovery is reportedly preparing to reject Paramount Skydance's beefed up £81bn takeover bid next week.

Costa Coffee losses mount as Coca-Cola searches for a new buyer

Yesterday

Losses at beleaguered Costa Coffee have more than doubled as customers flocked to cut-price rivals instead.

Want a pay rise? These are the 10 jobs that saw the biggest salary bumps in 2025

Yesterday

There are roles that are still on the receiving end of hefty pay increases, if you look in the right place.

It's all change for landlords in 2026: Here's what they need to look out for

Yesterday

From the seismic Renters Rights Act to new energy rules and potentially falling rents, here is what buy-to-let landlords will be contending with this year.

Councils should spend huge pension fund surpluses on services instead of hiking tax, says ROS ALTMANN

Yesterday

Local authorities spend around a quarter of the council tax they collect on pension contributions for staff.

Wednesday

From upmarket superminis to legendary roadsters and the nation's favourite family hatchback, some notable automotive icons have been put to the chopping block.

The red-hot areas where house prices are rising (and falling) the fastest: Use our analysis to discover how YOUR neighbourhood is doing... plus the locations set to soar in 2026

Wednesday

The property market has been hit by a mix of factors, including the end of the stamp duty holiday, stubborn mortgage rates and fears over property taxes.

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