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What you must do NOW to protect your nest egg from Labour's tax grab: JEFF PRESTRIDGE reveals his tricks to boost your savings... before the devastating raid

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The run-up to the end of the tax year - April 5 - is always a crucial time to ensure long-term savings and investments are set up as tax-efficiently as possible.

Interest rates 'could rise back above 4%' to deal with inflation shock

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The Bank of England could raise interest rates back above 4 per cent if soaring energy prices lead to a fresh inflation shock, according to a new report.

The banks that'll give you up to £500 AND free private healthcare if you switch: Why now is the most lucrative time to switch current accounts, by SYLVIA MORRIS

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Now is the most lucrative time to switch current accounts in years. Banks are offering sweeteners of up to £500 if you change your account to one of theirs.

Save your finances from the Iran fallout: From petrol prices and food to precisely what to do about your mortgage and savings, the expert guide to surviving it - and what could happen next

Today

Iran's attacks across the Middle East may seem a distant rumble from Britain but the conflict has triggered consequences that are likely to affect all our finances.

European markets stabilise after Korean stocks suffer biggest one-day drop since 2008

Today

As Israel and the US continued their attacks on Iran, South Korean shares closed 12 per cent lower, marking their biggest daily drop since 2008.

What investors need to know about gold, metals and miners: INVESTING SHOW

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Evy Hambro, co-manager of BlackRock World Mining Trust, explains to Simon Lambert why metals have surged in price and how investors can still profit.

Enormous American SUVs now available to buy in Britain - but are the supersized cars too big for our roads?

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GM Specialty Vehicles allows Britons to get their hands on some of the most 'desirable and powerful vehicles' direct from General Motors' North American car range.

Will petrol prices surge due to conflict in Iran - and could unleaded reach nearly £2 a litre again?

Today

Strikes on Iran by the US and Israel have sparked a near 16% increase in oil prices between the markets closing on Friday and opening on Monday.

Millions of motorists will receive car finance compensation this year as watchdog issues update

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The FCA said it was likely to make several changes to the proposed compensation scheme after receiving more than 1,000 responses to its consultation on the proposals.

Mortgage misery as lenders ditch plans for cheaper home loans over fears war in Middle East will trigger 'inflation shock'

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Borrowing and savings specialists Moneyfacts said 'several lenders have pushed pause on planned rate cuts' - dashing the hopes of millions of families hunting for cheaper home loans.

Axe windfall tax to save North Sea oil: Reeves urged to act ahead of crunch talks with industry bosses

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Donald Trump called for the UK to 'open up the North Sea' to boost production in response to soaring oil and gas prices triggered by the war with Iran.

ALEX BRUMMER: The Iran crisis is the Chancellor's greatest test. But there's no sign she even recognises it

Today

Despite Ms Reeves' efforts to lift the pall of gloom, the bitter truth is that even the latest Treasury forecasts are hopelessly out of date thanks to the conflagration in the Middle East.

People should get financial education at work: The entrepreneur who wants her '2Mins' app to help

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When it comes to money, Britain does need to learn. Currently, 47 per cent of people say they aren't confident in managing their own money, the FCA says.

Should we open a joint bank account -and how do we pick the best one?

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My girlfriend and I reckon it's probably time to get a joint account. What should the main considerations be when choosing one?

Trump's dollar gamble: All hell could break loose when the Iran conflict subsides, says ALEX BRUMMER

Today

Even before America's decision to join Israel in a military assault, with 1700 sorties over Iran, the country's public finances were way of track.

'It's a sea of red': £100billion wiped off the FTSE 100 as war in Middle East sparks 'fear' and 'panic' on global markets

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On a brutal day for savers with money tied up in shares through their pension, ISAs and other investments, the FTSE 100 index fell 2.75 per cent or 295.98 points to 10,484.13.

I'm stuck in Doha and my holiday has been ruined - but my travel insurance won't pay out

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Rosie Murray-West was enjoying a short break in Doha with her husband Paul when the Iran conflict broke out, leaving them stranded in the city.

My builder isn't paying tax on the work he's doing for me - will I get in trouble if I don't tell? Consumer lawyer DEAN DUNHAM replies

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First, how do you know he's not paying tax? If he's told you directly or offered you a discount for cash in hand with no receipt, that's a massive red flag.

UK braced for fresh wave of foreign takeovers after overseas buyers snapped up £65bn of firms last year

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Aerospace supplier Senior, valued at £1.2bn, could become the latest UK-listed firm to fall into the hands of overseas predators.

Labour's plan to boost housebuilding in tatters with construction rate expected to fall 15%

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves, pictured, pledged for 300,000 new homes to be built each year. But the OBR said it expects just 220,000 in 2026-27.

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