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How to turn £25 a month into £10,000: The ultimate beginner's guide to investing in the stock market

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For most people, the idea of investing in the stock market may seem daunting and out of reach if you don't have vast sums of wealth. But you don't need to be rich to invest.

Warner Bros REJECTS Paramount's £81billion takeover bid - paving way for Netflix deal in Hollywood thriller

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In the latest twist in a battle that has gripped Hollywood, the Warner Bros board warned that Paramount's offer was 'inadequate' and hinges on 'an extraordinary amount of debt'.

Number getting hit with year-end tax demands could soar to 2m, warns former minister Steve Webb

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The number facing a 'simple assessment' tax demand has surged as more breach the frozen £12,570 threshold.

Say hello to the Sony SUV: Afeela Prototype previews second electric car in the tech firm's tie-up with Honda

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The SUV is expected to be produced at Honda's Ohio factory and shares much of its styling with the clean - and somewhat clinical - Afeela 1 saloon, which enters production in the US shortly.

China stamps its footprint on UK car market selling nearly 200,000 vehicles in 2025 - is a full-scale takeover on the cards?

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With over a dozen different Chinese brands now on sale in the UK, we take a look at how they've already significantly disrupted the market.

Crippling cyber shutdown cost Jaguar Land Rover billions after sales slumped 43% in the final three months of 2025

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JLR said that the cyber- attack which hit production lines, forcing it to shut down all of its factories in Britain and overseas, has cost billions of pounds in sales.

The £3 trick that'll keep you warm AND slash your bills: Our experts reveal the energy-saving tips that actually work and exactly how they could save you hundreds of pounds

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The mercury has dropped this week, meaning the usual winter fail-safes such as putting on a thick jumper or hugging a hot water bottle may no longer be enough to keep you toasty.

Cold weather payments for benefit recipients in hundreds of postcodes - is yours on the list?

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People on benefits may be in line for an automatically paid cold weather payment as freezing conditions and snow grip the nation.

My partner of 20 years' catastrophic divorce mistake meant that ALL his £50k savings went to his cheating ex-wife... and it's so common. This is how to protect yourself

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When Linda met her soulmate, John, it was like the storyline of a romcom. They were just neighbours until 1999, when a twist of fate brought the pair closer together.

How to turn YOUR house into a zero bills home. Experts reveal exactly what you need, how much it'll cost... and how long it'll take for you to recoup the investment

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As temperatures plummet, energy bills are set to rise for households trying to keep warm - but not for tens of thousands who live in so-called zero bills homes.

We couldn't get into the flat we'd paid for but Booking.com won't return our £293: SALLY SORTS IT

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We booked a two-bedroom apartment in Birkenhead for a few days in June using Booking.com. When we arrived, we could not gain access.

Grieving families turn to crowdfunding funerals to deal with soaring costs - as even a simple send-off nears £4,000

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SunLife - which has tracked the cost of funerals for 22 years - said that even a simple attended funeral now costs £3,828 on average.

Sainsbury's launches graduate programme with focus on AI

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Applications for Sainsbury's latest graduate scheme open on 9 January. The scheme starts in September 2026.

Best fixed energy deals: Tariffs that beat the price cap

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Fixed energy deals have been gradually returning to the market, so are there any that beat the current cap?

Topps Tiles shares jump under new boss as it pushes customers to buy online

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In a trading update the group said it enjoyed 'record revenues' in the 2025 financial year.

NS&I has slashed rates on its bonds. Here's why I'm not surprised - and why I'd still grab one: SYLVIA MORRIS

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National Savings and Investments yesterday slashed the rate it pays to savers signing up for its fixed-rate bonds - but I still think they're worth a look.

A jeweller replaced my gold necklace clasp with a cheap one - can I still get a refund? DEAN DUNHAM replies

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Two years ago, I paid a jeweller £150 to replace the clasp on my 18-carat gold necklace. They replaced the 18ct clasp with a much cheaper 9ct gold one.

What Labour's road safety strategy means for YOU - from mandatory over 70s eye tests to stricter drink drive limits

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The Government has announced the first Road Safety Strategy in over a decade. It will tackle everything from drink-drive limits to mandatory eye tests.

Almost 70,000 homeowners face a big jump in mortgage payments this month

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Ultra-cheap five-year mortgages agreed during the covid era are coming to an end, with households forced on to much more expensive deals.

UK supermarkets raked in £500m a day over Xmas - but Asda sales DROP in festive horror show

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A report by Worldpanel crowned Ocado and Lidl the best-performing grocers in the crucial 'golden quarter', followed by Sainsbury's, Waitrose and Tesco.

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