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Prosper boosts 120-day notice savings account to 4.21% - is it worth opening?

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The savings platform is offering a bonus rate on this tracker account from Oxbury Bank, but is it any good?

People in their 30s and 40s will need a £74,000 annual retirement income to enjoy a comfortable old age

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People in midlife looking at present-day forecasts for a retirement income need to factor in inflation and aim their sights far higher, warn money experts.

Postcodes where home buyers face the highest service charges revealed

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Someone buying a flat in Britain currently faces the prospect of paying £2,845 on service charge per year, analysis of current sale listings has revealed.

SpaceX IPO: How to buy shares in the UK and are they worth it?

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In a rare opportunity, Britain's small investors can take part in a blockbuster US IPO - but should they seize the SpaceX offer before it closes on Wednesday.

Best used Chinese cars to buy: Five models already up to £17,000 cheaper vs brand new

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Chinese cars are incredibly popular in Britain. Here are five used models to consider, with fairly hefty discounts.

Bitcoin on course for worst week since 2022 as 'bored' crypto investors lured away by SpaceX frenzy

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The world's biggest cryptocurrency was down 15% over the period, falling yesterday to as low as $61,117, the lowest level since February.

Fancy a slice of SpaceX? You can now apply - but there's a lot you NEED to know

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The amount of capital being attracted to these sales may slow the progress of other shares, casting a midsummer shadow over broader market prices.

Surge in US jobs stokes expectation of Fed hike creating headache for new boss Kevin Warsh and rattling markets

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Traders ramped up bets on a US rate hike last night after much stronger than expected jobs figures - creating a major headache for the new Federal Reserve chief.

Unilever's board are under attack, says ALEX BRUMMER

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Unilever chief executive Fernando Fernandez has finally emerged from his foxhole to defend a proposed £49.2bn deal to sell its food division to American spice-andsauce maker McCormick.

Natwest pledges no more branch closures until 2029 raising hopes that the tide is turning for banks leaving high streets

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The lender revealed nine final closures yesterday before the moratorium takes effect. It echoes promises by some of its rivals to stop shutting sites across the country.

Are YOU baffled by these 15 investment terms? Half of Britons don't understand different Isa types

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Across all age groups questioned, half said complicated financial jargon put them off investing and doing more with their money, Zopa said.

Blow to City as William Hill Evoke agrees takeover following Reeves tax raid raising uncertainty over future of betting shops

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The FTSE 250-listed bookmaker said it had agreed to a deal with Greek gaming group Bally's Intralot worth 52p per share.

The Aion V is a £36k family EV with a limo-style twist: RAY MASSEY tests it

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I've just driven the futuristic all-electric Aion V. It's an exceptionally well-stocked and practical five-seat family SUV, with wide-opening doors and some surprising quirks.

Major British retailers axe 18,000 jobs as Labour's tax and minimum wage hikes bite

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It is the latest dire update to send alarm bells ringing over Britain's unemployment crisis, which has been blamed on the Chancellor's anti-growth tax raids over the past two years.

Lululemon shares slump after bleak sales update amid spat with founder

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The brand hit the headlines this year after a series of criticisms from founder Chip Wilson, who in a tirade in January said the company had reached a 'new low' and had 'completely lost its way'.

Why half of London's small flats sell at a loss as the crash spreads

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The market for London flats is crumbling and its impact is beginning to ripple out.. Losses are for flats not just bought in recent years, but even many years ago.

The supercar Ferrari should have made! Audi unveils its new £500k Nuvolari with a roaring V8 engine - but only 499 are being built

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Just weeks after Ferrari unveiled its controversial £500,000 electric Luce , Audi has unleashed a half-a-million-pound supercar of its own… but it is powered by a burbling V8 engine.

The best mortgage rates for first-time buyers

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If you're hoping to buy your first home soon, searching for the best mortgage rates for first-time buyers is essential. Here are the best rates currently available.

British Heart Foundation set to close 150 charity shops amid rising costs

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Around 90 shops are to close by the end of March next year, with the remainder set to shut by March 2028, the British Heart Foundation said.

How posting a photo of your car on social media is fuelling a new type of insurance fraud

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Many of us have done it: bought a car and then posted a photo of it on social media to announce the news to our friends and family. But it's a bad idea.

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