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Pension withdrawals by DIY investors rise by a THIRD on Budget concerns - but experts say it's a huge risk

Today

Pension experts have warned that taking a tax-free lump sum without a proper plan can be a disaster for someone's retirement fund.

EV charging cable theft: The rise of organised crime that could hit the brakes on EV uptake

Today

Electric vehicle charging cable theft is a growing problem, according to a new report. Here's how network operators are taking on this new crimewave.

You now have a one in seven chance of purchasing a dud used car as two types of vehicle fraud are RIFE

Today

Analysis of more than 550k UK cars between January and September found that 16.3% showed evidence of one of these two forms of tampering.

AI powerhouse Taiwan sounds stock market crash alert

Today

It comes after fears that the AI-fuelled growth in share prices had pushed valuations towards levels last seen at the height of the dot-com mania 25 years ago.

HAMISH MCRAE: Tax our homes at your peril, Chancellor

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Right now the market is fragile. So, Rachel: do not mess with it. If you engineer a housing crash you will end up with less tax revenue, not more.

Driver didn't warn me I had got on the wrong coach - am I owed a refund? DEAN DUNHAM replies

Today

Ona recent city break, my wife and I booked a trip from Ljubljana in Slovenia to Umag in Croatia, costing £40 with a big international coach firm.

The true cost of Labour: Britain faces highest inflation in G7 but lags behind on growth, warns IMF... while unemployment hits a four-year high

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In a setback for Rachel Reeves ahead of the Budget next month, the global watchdog forecast UK inflation of 3.4 per cent this year and 2.5 per cent in 2026.

Time to bag a new-build bargain? Housebuilders sell at a discount as market struggles

Yesterday

Britain's housebuilders are struggling, new figures have revealed, opening up potential bargains for some buyers.

This renovation could add £65,279 to your home's value... and it's not the bathroom or kitchen

Yesterday

Homeowners desperate to boost the value of their property by tens of thousands of pounds typically opt to increase floor space or add an extra bedroom

New energy tariff lets you set your OWN peak time for power use... and could save £200

Yesterday

An energy supplier will use customers' usage history to determine prices in a first for the industry, This Is Money can reveal.

When I asked M&S for a refund on X a scammer replied - and I lost £200: SALLY SORTS IT

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I bought my husband suede mules from Marks & Spencer for £38. They were damaged so I sent a message to M&S on social media site X for a refund.

The outrageous reason why millions of victims of the car finance scandal may be unable to claim payouts

Yesterday

Millions of car loan customers unwittingly paid commission to car dealership salesmen through higher interest borrowing charges.

Fears of a meltdown build as the rush of money into safe havens continues: ALEX BRUMMER

Yesterday

Bumper third quarter results from the world's largest bank JP Morgan should not be taken as evidence that all is well on Wall Street.

M&S chairman Archie Norman to stay on for three extra years following cyber attack

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M&S said it has decided to extend the 71-year-old's tenure beyond the typical nine years for company chairmen, subject to shareholder approval.

Reverse stamp duty hikes to help first-time buyers, UK housebuilders tell ministers

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The end of a temporary tax break in April saw the amount first-time buyers could spend on a house before the levy kicked in fall from £425,000 to £300,000.

Why levelling up with a loft conversion beats an extra bedroom for adding value to your home

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Adding a loft conversion to a typical three-bedroom home can bolster the value by 24%. That's an extra £65,279 on an average home worth £271,995.

EasyJet shares take off as budget airline is caught up in a fresh round of takeover speculation

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EasyJet rose more than 11% in early trading as investors seized on reports claiming global container shipping company MSC was considering a bid.

LVMH defies the gloom in the luxury goods sector as sales begin bounce back

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The luxury goods group's brands include Moet, Givenchy and Louis Vuitton - where actress Zendaya (pictured) is a global ambassador.

How to get OFF a scam suckers list: Don't speak when unknown numbers ring, have a family safe word and never play along with a fraudster

Yesterday

Calls claiming to be from your bank, text messages prompting you to click on a link, or emails congratulating you for winning a non-existent prize.

Funds warn AI bubble is biggest risk: But investors still pile in as FOMO grips markets

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As US tech stocks continue to surge, IMF chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas (pictured) said valuations in the AI sector were 'quite stretched'.

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