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People in their sixties expect to work for longer as speculation over changes to state pension age mounts

Today

It has been suggested that the state pension age could rise to 68 faster than expected, with many already working for longer.

More people are buying a home alone despite sky high house prices: A single mum explains how she did it

Yesterday

Charlotte Bolan, 37, from Cardiff is an NHS worker and single parent to a teenage daughter. She is defying the affordability odds and buying her first home alone.

Petrol prices 'shooting up like a rocket' as oil hits $100 a barrel

Yesterday

The average price of a litre of petrol has risen by 5p in the past two-and-a-half weeks to 155.57p while diesel is up almost 8p to 172.14p in a fortnight.

'Put your money where your mouth is'! Gary Lineker told to write a cheque to the Treasury after saying he wants to pay more tax

Yesterday

The England footballer turned TV commentator has joined more than 100 wealthy individuals clamouring to give the Government more of their money.

New Chancellor John Healey tells business: I'll lift the gloom left by Rachel Reeves

Yesterday

New Chancellor John Healey has turned his fire on predecessor Rachel Reeves accusing her of plunging Britain's economy into gloom.

Make thousands selling building scraps: Bricks, copper piping and even an old boiler can fetch hundreds... and roof tiles may be worth £20,000

Yesterday

When homeowners have building or plumbing work done, they blithely throw old materials in the skip or are grateful when tradesmen offer to take them away. But they could be an unlikely treasure...

The ultimate guide to beating inheritance tax: Wealth experts reveal 11 steps to take NOW to protect your money

Yesterday

The soaring numbers of bereaved families who are being hit with inheritance bills have become something of a national scandal - yet the situation if anything is about to get a whole lot worse.

Vauxhall Mokka GSE is a £35,000 rally-inspired electric family car

Yesterday

If you like your cars like your coffee - hot, strong but with a tasty dash of invigorating cream - then Vauxhall's new Mokka GSE may be just the job.

Denza Z9GT to cost £105,000: China's cutting-edge five-minute charging EV is almost here

Yesterday

The premium electric 'shooting brake' can add 224 miles of driving range from a 5-minute charging sessions using BYD's ground-breaking Flash Chargers. A £95k PHEV will be available too.

Rogue AI poses serious risks to the financial world: RUTH SUNDERLAND

Yesterday

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, was testing models in a 'sandbox' that is supposed to be a secure environment. Not secure enough, as it turns out.

British Gas owner to axe 1,300 jobs as AI chatbots take on more customer service

Yesterday

British Gas owner Centrica has said it will cut 1,300 jobs over the next two years as part of its ongoing turnaround efforts.

Two thirds of Mail readers want pavement parking banned - but half of councils encourage it

Yesterday

Pavement parking complaints are among the most common issues fielded by councils on a daily basis. New legislation is being put in place to allow councils to enforce bans in their areas.

Takeover target Easyjet sees profits tumble on higher fuel prices

Yesterday

Easyjet posted an £85m profit for the three months to 30 June, down 70% from £286m at the same point a year ago.

The 10 fastest-selling used cars and they're all electric or hybrid

Yesterday

Volatile fuel prices triggered by conflict in the Middle East has inflated appetite for EVs. But Autotrader says improved affordability and wider stock availability is making them more popular.

Does the risk of ruinous care bills deter YOU from spending or gifting money to beat inheritance tax?

Yesterday

The threat of sky high care costs is hanging over older people who want to plan retirement and pass wealth to the next generation.

How do Isas work? The essential guide for cash savers and investors

Yesterday

We explain everything you need to know: from the difference between a cash Isa and a stocks an shares Isa, to the benefits and the rules that you need to stick to.

Santander pledges not to close any more bank branches until 2028

Yesterday

Santander has pledged to keep all TSB branches open for at least two years following its takeover of the bank earlier this year.

A million more workers will pay income tax this year as Burnham backtracks on personal allowance increase

Yesterday

A million more workers and pensioners will have to pay income tax this year as Andy Burnham backtracks on his plans to increase the personal allowance.

Santander and Octopus offer bigger mortgages to buyers of eco homes

Yesterday

People buying the greenest homes are now being offered the chance to get bigger mortgages to account for not having to pay energy bills.

BAE unveils 'thunder king' fighter drone to fly alongside RAF jets as unmanned 'loyal wingman'

Yesterday

Defence giant BAE Systems has unveiled its new 'thunder king' unmanned fighter drone to fly alongside RAF jets with an initial version to take to the sky next year.

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