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Stock markets and bonds sell off across Europe as investors alarmed by spiralling unrest in France

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Stock markets and government bonds have sold off across Europe after France was gripped by rioting and looting over the weekend.

Barclays in the line of fire: Budget tax hikes will put UK banks at risk of foreign takeover, warns ALEX BRUMMER

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John Healey has reportedly put up 'military-style' defences against Budget leaks. After the fiasco of last autumn a better model was needed.

Barclays 'probed by BoE' over claims traders understated exposure to risky private credit loans

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The investigation centres on how Barclays classified contracts known as total return swaps, which can be used to finance private credit loans.

Consumer confidence slumps to lowest level in more than three years

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Cost of living pressures combined with fears of interest rate hikes sent the consumer sentiment index compiled by S&P Global to 41.3 in October from 42.7 in September.

Experts share 9 simple tips to become an Isa MILLIONAIRE

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Becoming an Isa millionaire may be a pipe dream for many investors, but it's not an impossibility. Just think about the financial empowerment it would give you.

Train late again? Frustrated commuter sets up app to make it easier to claim Delay Repay compensation

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Commuter Chris Hull has been pushed so far by morning delays he's built an app to help others get money back from the Delay Repay scheme.

Elon Musk's £8bn pledge to give one of his SpaceX shares to every child in America

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Elon Musk has pledged to give one SpaceX share to 'every kid in America' next year in a move that would cost him around £8billion.

How you can claim a stake in the hottest companies BEFORE they strike it big

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It's an extraordinary time to be an investor. But not everyone has an equal chance to get in on the action.

Student bank account security: Staying safe in 2026

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It's important that everybody at university takes student bank account security seriously. Here's how to choose the right account and protect against fraud and scams.

Mulberry turnaround bearing fruit as new bags help sales surge by 18%

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The group said that its new products did well, including summery raffia and crochet bags and a new leather Stevie bag which costs £1,295. They helped sales rise 10 per cent in the UK.

People are more likely to turn to family for help with big financial decisions than a professional

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More than a quarter of people say they would feel comfortable investing between £10,000 and £50,000 without speaking to a financial adviser.

Can I pay more into my pension to reduce my student loan repayments? Steve Webb replies

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A This is Money reader wants to know if paying more into a pension might reduce the amount they have to pay now in student loan repayments.

Porsche reveals its Mission S mid-engined supercar - and it could cost more than £375,000

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Porsche's supercar concept has arrived - and the Mission S 'vision' will inspire the German brand's new permanent super sports car.

Chinese cars are touchscreen heavy and more distracting to drive than European rivals

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Euro NCAP says European manufacturers have heeded concerns from motorists about touchscreen systems becoming too complicated. But Chinese brands haven't.

Gamma Communications delays crunch investor vote on £1bn takeover which would see it exit FTSE 250

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Gamma, which provides phone, messaging and video meeting services to businesses, confirmed it had agreed to the £1.02billion bid by British private equity group Epiris.

RUTH SUNDERLAND: As graduate jobs vanish, it's time for the Chancellor to tackle tax-dodging robots

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Here's a question Chancellor Healey should ask himself ahead of the Budget, but probably will not: should there be a tax on robots?

AI is destroying job opportunities in Britain, recruitment chiefs warn

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More than half of managers responsible for recruitment say artificial intelligence is costing jobs.

Profit warnings hit highest level since 2024 as Budget uncertainty bites

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Profit warnings by UK-listed firms have surged to the highest level for nearly two years as Budget uncertainty bites.

Downsizing is only worth it if you make at least £108,000 in profit, say homeowners

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Homeowners who could downsize say they would need to make a profit of more than £100,000 for it to be worthwhile, findings show.

London property asking prices see surprise autumn spike... as sellers in the north cut theirs

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Asking prices fell slightly in the last month as mortgage rates begin to bite - but homes in London saw an unexpected rise, according to Rightmove.

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