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This is 2025: What happened to our finances and the economy? This is Money podcast

Yesterday

On this final 2025 episode of the This is Money podcast, Georgie Frost and Simon Lambert take a quick ride through this year and what it meant for our finances.

The flexible jobs that pay the most for the fewest hours worked - and don't need special skills

Yesterday

Striking the perfect work/life balance is easier said than done but there are a number of golden jobs that pay handsomely for a short working week.

Pick up a broadband bargain in the sales: Save money and get up to £150 in vouchers

Yesterday

You may be feeling stuffed after the Christmas splurge but your bank balance could be looking slim, so picking up a broadband bargain can pay off.

Britain's £20billion defence bonanza in record year for exports

Yesterday

Deals to sell warships to Norway and jets to Turkey helped drive the total to the highest level since records began more than 40 years ago, the Ministry of Defence said.

The surprise winner in the fund best-sellers lists all the way back to 2010: ANDREW OXLADE

Yesterday

Investors love to know what other investors are buying. I know this because the data we publish regularly ranks among the most popular pages on our website.

Why 2026 is forecast to be a good year for investing in the UK - and four shares experts tip to deliver profits

Yesterday

The stalling economy and London becoming a backwater for listings remain serious concerns, yet the FTSE 100 index was nudging record highs at the end of 2025.

Backing Britain's tech stars is the way to transform sluggish growth: ALEX BRUMMER

Yesterday

A remarkable aspect of British life is how well critical sectors of the economy are doing despite Labour's efforts at sabotage.

FTSE 100 on course for best year since the recovery from the financial crisis

Yesterday

With just two and a half trading sessions of 2025 to go, the blue-chip index has delivered total returns of 25 per cent.

Can you guess the best-selling models from every major car company? Part 3 of our series covers Renault to Volvo

Yesterday

In the third and final instalment of our three-part series, we cover the remaining car brands starting with the letters R to V.

Shoppers cut back on the Boxing Day sales as household budgets are tight

Yesterday

Half of these shoppers plan to brave the crowds on the high street, according to Barclays, with the rest seeking bargains online.

London residents quitting capital flock to the 'three Cs' - Caterham, Chatham and Chigwell...

Yesterday

Over half of London homeowners who bought a property this year moved within 50 miles of London, according to Hamptons.

My £208 Victoria Beckham perfume got lost in the post but Space NK won't help me: SALLY SORTS IT

Yesterday

I ordered two Victoria Beckham Beauty Portofino '97 perfumes for a total of £416.50. My package was delivered four days later, but one bottle was missing.

Can you guess the best-selling models from every major car maker? We cover Kia to Porsche in part 2 of the series

Thursday

In the second of our three-part series running over the coming days, we cover the car brands from K to P.

We meet the man behind Yoto: How Ben Drury got kids dreaming of a screen-free Christmas

Wednesday

If there's an unusual quiet coming from your children or grandchildren's room this Christmas, it may not be a miracle - it may be a Yoto.

This is my number one tip to beat savings rate cuts - but you must act NOW, says SYLVIA MORRIS

Wednesday

Savers received an unwelcome early Christmas surprise when the Bank of England cut its base rate but if you follow my advice you can still secure a good deal.

Britain's dodgiest drivers revealed, including the area where one in NINE have penalty points. So how does YOUR area fare?

Wednesday

Motorists can accumulate points for offenses if they're caught speeding, ignoring road signs or using handheld mobile phones. Lower level offenses typically attract three point penalties.

Can you guess the best-selling cars ever from every major brand? From Alfa to Jeep, here's Part 1 of our list

Wednesday

In the first of our three-part series running over the coming days, we cover the car makers from A to J.

Trump hails tariff boom as US economy grows at fastest rate in two years

Wednesday

Gross domestic product increased at an annualised pace of 4.3% - smashing expectations of 3.3% growth - according to latest figures.

My most jaw-dropping cases and how I won back £1M this year... plus the rogue readers who tried to swindle me: SALLY SORTS IT

Wednesday

I am delighted to say that I won back a total of nearly £1.02million this year in another 100-plus cases of unfair treatment by companies and institutions exposed in the Sally Sorts It column.

Most and least reliable hybrid cars REVEALED: Which of these green(ish) motors can you really count on?

Wednesday

While always considered a stepping stone from ownership of a traditional petrol or diesel car before opting to go full electric, they tend to offer the best of both worlds with less compromise than an EV.

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