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Drivers told to prepare to pay more for petrol this Christmas as prices accelerate at fastest rate for 18 months

Today

Petrol prices at the end of November reached 137.17p a litre - the highest since March - while diesel hit a 15-month peak of 146.57p, leaving drivers facing expensive Christmas getaways.

Stealth tax raid hits incentives to work, save and even stay in the UK, warns Budget watchdog

Yesterday

David Miles, from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), suggested Rachel Reeves' freeze on income tax thresholds would weigh on growth in the economy.

Budget kite-flying 'damaged' pensions as worried savers withdrew cash early, warns top wealth manager

Yesterday

Mark Fitzpatrick, chief executive of St James's Place, said hundreds of thousands of people had drawn down from retirement funds.

Rate cuts will lift the misery: After a disastrous Budget, finally there is a shard of light, says ALEX BRUMMER

Yesterday

Bond markets might have been expected to take a more benign view of Britain after a tax-hiking Budget which raises £65bn by 2030-31.

Trick to cut thousands off your council tax bills AND beat the mansion tax - but get it wrong and your whole street could pay more!

Yesterday

Chancellor Rachel Reeves' 'mansion tax' - which will hit owners of homes worth more than £2m - will be based on their council tax band.

Argos reports huge losses - what's gone wrong at the retail giant and can it ever return to its former glory?

Yesterday

Argos' most recent full-year results showed it had slumped to a loss and slashed thousands of jobs - we ask experts what's gone wrong at the retail giant.

Jaguar reveals 'London Red' Type 00 EV available to buy in the summer... just a day after design chief exits

Yesterday

Jaguar revealed a 'London Red' Type 00 yesterday in the capital but the event was overshadowed by the news that design boss Gerry McGovern has abruptly left the company.

Energy suppliers slash fixed tariffs on hopes of peace in Ukraine: Should you switch YOUR deal?

Yesterday

Several energy suppliers have cut their fixed tariffs over the last week, with the wholesale cost of energy falling - meaning customers could save money.

FCA could 'adjust and refine' car finance scandal compensation plan

Yesterday

Details of a compensation scheme for motorists affected by the car finance commissions scandal are being finalised, with payouts set to cost lenders an estimated £11billion.

Households on the hook for £203,000 each to cover cost of gold-plated public sector pension promises

Yesterday

The cost of gold-plated public sector pensions has ballooned to almost £6trillion this year, while private sector workers face a Budget raid on their retirement saving.

More families are using a trust to protect wealth - but how do you unwind one?

Yesterday

Lawyers and other professionals warn that it can be costly and complicated to close down a trust. Here's what you need to know.

Investors fear an AI bubble - but are pumping more into US tech stocks before it bursts

Yesterday

More than 6 in ten said they expect markets to keep growing over the coming 12 months.

Zopa launches £15,000 prize draw for new customers who open a Biscuit current account

Yesterday

There are six prizes up for grabs. The top prize is £10,000 in cash, with five sums of £1,015 also on offer.

How to protect your pension and wealth after the Budget: Watch our free webinar

Yesterday

Watch our special webinar featuring financial planner Michelle Holgate, our money editor at large Jeff Prestridge, and Simon Lambert.

JLR design chief Gerry McGovern exits - man behind Jaguar rebrand leaves before cars arrive

Yesterday

JLR design boss Gerry McGovern has left the manufacturer - the man responsible for Jaguar's polarising rebrand.

I spend £100,000 a year on education for my three kids, says best-selling author CLARE MACKINTOSH

Yesterday

Clare is a crime writer best known for her million-selling debut novel, I Let You Go that was Crime Novel of the Year in 2016.

Drive another day: James Bond Aston Martin DB5 that was bought for £900 is reborn - and now worth £1million

Yesterday

Welshman John Williams - a welder and garage owner by trade - was just 18 when, in 1972, he set himself the target of buying his dream car: an Aston Martin DB5.

Are YOU about to have your state pension taxed? Millions will be hit and experts call it 'mad' - how to know if you're one of them and what to do

Yesterday

Rachel Reeves has guaranteed younger pensioners a tax handout - while retirees over the age of 75 have been excluded.

Best Lifetime Isa providers: How Lisas work and top platforms

Yesterday

You can save up to £4,000 a year in a Lifetime Isa and get a 25% top up on contributions. Here's how Lifetime Isas work, what types are available, and their benefits and pitfalls.

The expert guide to protecting your pension, property and savings from Labour's grasp - This Is Money's Simon Lambert answers your questions in our special Budget Q&A

Yesterday

Simon Lambert answers all of YOUR questions about the Budget.

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