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Is your Denby pottery worth a mint? Experts reveal how to spot a winner

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Denby Pottery Company has been forced to close after 217 years of making top quality ceramics - meaning pieces will become increasingly rare and potentially valuable.

Investec boosts one-year cash Isa fixed rate to a best buy

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Investec has boosted the rate on its one-year cash Isa fix to 4.68% as deals continue to nudge higher.

Nationwide slashes mortgage fixed rates for its existing customers

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One broker said the rate cuts show that the building society is keen to keep its existing mortgage customers.

What the warning lights on your car dashboard mean and how serious they are

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You're on your way to a crucial meeting or important family event when a worrying warning light flashes up on the dashboard. It could be nothing, or it may be a nightmare in the making.

Lindsell Train trust suffers 'worst performance in its 25-year history' as investors flock to AI

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Star fund manager Nick Train has once again apologised to investors at Lindsell Train investment trust for another year of underperformance, its worst in its history.

The Mk1 Ford Escort returns after 50 years and it costs £295k: British firm reproduces 150 'continuation' cars

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A limited run of 150 officially licensed Escort RS cars are being built by Coventry-based specialist Boreham Motorworks. The first of the reborn seventies classics has been unveiled.

Stamp duty 'damages the economy' and should be scrapped, MPs recommend

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An influential group of MPs said the Government must consider alternatives to the home buying tax.

Peugeot e-208 GTi: France's new electric hot hatch EV is here - and is expected to cost £40,000

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Peugeot's new e-208 GTi hot hatch EV will be properly revealed ahead of Le Mans this weekend. What do we know about the spicy EV? And which all-electric hot hatches will it be going up against?

World Cup late night and early morning matches will result in more 'drowsy driving collisions' AA warns

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Half of Britons are expected to clear their calendars to watch the World Cup over the next five weeks.

Revolut launches 5% easy-access savings rate for new customers: What's the catch?

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The bank has launched a head-turning 5 per cent rate on its instant saver - we examine what to know before signing up.

AI chatbot poisoning attack scam warning as Trading Standards labels it a 'huge emerging threat'

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In what the National Trading Standards called a 'huge emerging threat' criminals have begun to 'teach' AI models to recommend links to fake websites.

Boots boosted by beauty range and fat jabs ahead of possible return to London stock market

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The British chemist said pre-tax profits at its UK business rose by a quarter to £337million, compared to £269million for the year before.

ChatGPT maker OpenAI files for mega $1trillion US IPO as it races rivals to list on stock market

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OpenAI has filed for a blockbuster initial public offering that could value the ChatGPT maker at as much as $1trillion as it races its rivals to market.

IG review: Is it a good choice for long-term investors?

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IG is a long-established trading platform and is now competing aggressively in the low-cost, DIY investing space. We put it to the test.

Ultimate guide to retire in the sun: Beat hidden inheritance tax and the over-hyped locations to avoid

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It's not just the weather pushing Britons to consider if they could be better off moving abroad. Many are also investigating whether their savings or pensions might stretch further.

UK competition watchdog to probe Warner Bros takeover after Hollywood stars oppose £80bn deal

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The Hollywood studio behind Sinners (starring Michael B Jordan, pictured) backed an £80bn offer from rival Paramount in February.

Will your travel insurance REALLY cover you? How to pick the best cover as holidaymakers fear Middle East conflict cancellations

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Holidaymakers picking a travel insurance policy face a deluge of choice - choose the wrong one and you could be left without cover when you need it the most.

PwC under investigation over accounting scandal at WH Smith

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The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) confirmed that it has opened a probe into the Big Four beancounter's audit of the retailer's audit of its financial statements for the year to 31 August 2024.

Viral beauty retailer Sephora reveals location of four new UK shops

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After returning to Britain in 2022 after being snapped up by Feelunique, Sephora is ploughing on with its mission to open more shops.

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

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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.

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