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Thatcher's Big Bang is a distant memory under Burnham and Healey, says RUTH SUNDERLAND

Today

What a bitter irony that John Healey should deliver his deadening first Budget in the week of the 40th anniversary of Big Bang.

We received a letter out of the blue claiming we may have overpaid stamp duty - can we really get a partial refund?

Today

We received a letter out of the blue with 'property tax adjustment - important information enclosed,' written on the envelope. It says: Most people pay too much stamp duty.

Electric car drivers could earn £725 a year under new Government vehicle-to-grid plans - but what is it?

Today

Ministers are reportedly considering introducing incentives for British carmakers who fit their latest electric vehicles with vehicle-to-grid tech. We explain how it works.

Private equity under fire as crisis at Poundland leaves 12,000 jobs at risk before Christmas

Today

The crisis at Poundland has sparked fresh concern over private equity ownership of British high street brands as the budget chain teeters on the brink of collapse.

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

Today

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.

'Fiscal failure' after Britain's debt bill overtakes education spending for the first time

Today

The milestone means interest payments will outstrip spending at every other Government department except health and welfare in what is being called 'a graphic illustration of fiscal failure'.

Airline ticket prices will go up next year says Ryanair as it reveals its fuel bill will rise by £1.6bn

Today

European airlines will raise their ticket prices next year to offset the sharp rise in fuel costs which have surged following the Middle East conflict, Ryanair warned.

Can my inheritance tax bill be paid from my pension to HMRC? STEVE WEBB replies

Today

I can't find out how much of the inheritance tax bill can be paid by the pension. Online I received three conflicting answers which is very confusing.

We've been quoted £480 to hire a basic skip - why have prices rocketed in recent years?

Today

Hiring a skip has become more expensive in 2026 and there are three major reasons why.

Ten best used cars that will save you tens of thousands of pounds instead of buying new

Today

Anyone stepping foot into a new car dealership in 2026 will likely think one thing: when did new models get so incredibly expensive? Here's how to save thousands...

Retailers say Budget will make it harder to hire young people

Yesterday

Writing in the Daily Mail, BRC chief executive Helen Dickinson said higher costs and the rising tax burden make it harder to hire, with 'serious consequences' for young people.

Will the state pension be ABOLISHED for higher earners by the time I retire? Former pensions minister STEVE WEBB gives a stark warning

Yesterday

My husband and I are likely to be higher rate taxpayers when we reach state pension age, but will we get it in full? Sir Steve Webb replies...

Why you should think carefully before investing with your bank: Here are the best alternative options for your money

Yesterday

Those dipping their toes into investing may prefer the backing of a well-known name. Two banks stand out, but what should you watch out for before opening an account?

Singer Tony Hadley: My voice is my pension - I want to be performing into my 90s

Yesterday

Tony Hadley MBE shot to fame in the 1980s as lead singer of the pop group Spandau Ballet, with hits such as True, Gold and Through The Barricades.

M&S adds punch to its Christmas campaign with Amandaland star weeks after celebrity-studded fashion show

Yesterday

The FTSE 100 store has recruited Lucy Punch, star of the sitcom Amandaland, as the face of its Christmas advertising campaign.

I bought my house's freehold and there's a strange clause about mining underneath it - should I be worried?

Yesterday

The property is within an old mining area. Both the leasehold and freehold contain a clause related to mining. Is this normal?

I've received a letter saying my council tax is going up by £1,171 next year: Why is this happening and can I challenge it?

Yesterday

I have received a letter from Wandsworth council telling me that my council tax is going up by £1,171 next year because of cuts to the borough's funding.

Taxes and interest rates must go up and there have to be deep cuts in public spending, says HAMISH MCRAE

Yesterday

It's not going to work. Our new Chancellor's Budget was received calmly by the financial markets, but that's because they know that the Government will be constrained by two things.

School fees and mortgages mean even higher earners feel the pinch financially, says boss of Royal London

Yesterday

Only one in ten women and one in eight men qualify as 'robust and resilient', and most of them are over 60.

Budget wins two cheers in John Healey's backyard - but firm owner says the state must be cut

Yesterday

The Chancellor set the bar low when he pledged to offer businesses some breathing space in his maiden Budget.

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