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Secrets of how to retire early: I met the couple who say they turned £100 into £1million without being high-earners and quit the rat race. I thought it was too good to be true... then I discovered their extraordinary method

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Alan and Katie Donegan have achieved the seemingly impossible dream - they retired aged 40 and 35, respectively.

John Lewis staff to be awarded bonus for first time in four years

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Staff at the owner of the department store chain John Lewis and Waitrose supermarkets are set to receive their first annual bonus in four years - even as bosses lamented higher taxes.

Jo Malone sued by Estee Lauder for using her own name on fragrance for Zara

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Estee Lauder - which owns brands M.A.C and Bobbi Brown, as well as Jo Malone London - has filed legal action over Jo Malone's range of fragrances with the High Street fashion chain Zara.

You can earn up to £5,000 cashback by topping up or transferring an Isa: Should you switch provider?

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Savvy investors can earn up to £5,000 in cashback for switching their stocks and shares Isas as providers offer huge sums to entice new customers.

Car makers call for urgent review of EV sales targets as demand wanes - but ministers say industry is complying

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The SMMT said the Government's Zero Emission Vehicle mandate designed to guide the transition to electric cars is a 'straitjacket' that is putting 'huge pressure' on the automotive sector.

Audi culls flagship car after 32 years of service ferrying Royals, executives and diplomats

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It had been Audi's premium alternative to the BMW 7 Series, Jaguar XJ and Mercedes-Benz S-Class since 1994. The limo is now expected to be replaced by a flashy SUV.

I've fixed my energy bills and I think you should too, says SIMON LAMBERT

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I've never really been one for fixing gas and electricity but the conflict with Iran has ended my eternal optimism on energy bills.

Britain's biggest student loan: One graduate's debt is worth £40k more than the average home

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More than 2.8million graduates now have at least £50,000 of outstanding student debt, as snowballing interest means they don't pay off the balance.

The 'Temu Range Rover' with room for seven people: £45k Jaecoo 8 is the Chinese brand's plushest car yet

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The brand that produces Britain's most popular Chinese car has unveiled its biggest and most luxurious model yet, which starts from just over £45k.

On The Beach shares plunge after Middle East conflict hits holiday bookings

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The online travel company said there had been a 'significant slowdown in demand' for popular destinations, including Turkey, Greece, Cyprus and Egypt.

Oil price climbs amid warnings world faces 'largest-ever supply disruption'

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Brent crude soared above $100 at one point this morning, amid concerns over the safety of vessels in the Strait of Hormuz after three vessels were attacked by Iran.

MORE cheap mortgages vanish as Barclays and NatWest hike rates for second time in a week

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Mortgage rates continue to rise on a daily basis, leaving home buyers and those remortgaging in a race to secure a deal below 4% before they disappear.

Best investment platforms: How to choose the right account for you

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Choosing the right investing platform is crucial but a wealth of choice can leave investors scratching their heads. We pick some of the best.

Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and Halifax customers see OTHER users' payments in mobile app glitch

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Lloyds Banking Group customers reported that they were able to view charges and payments that didn't belong to them from other users accounts on Thursday morning.

Shell boss nets £13.8MILLION payout as firm's customers face soaring energy costs

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Boss Wael Sawan saw his total pay package jump 60% last year, including bonuses worth £11.8million.

Welsh Water forced to pay £44.7million after sewage failings

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An investigation by Ofwat found 'serious and unacceptable' breaches in how Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has operated and maintained its sewage works and network.

Zara winning high street fashion fight as sales surge

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Spanish fashion group Inditex, whose brands also include Pull & Bear and Massimo Dutti, said sales in the past five weeks were 9% higher than in the same period last year.

Britain's pothole crisis: Where's worst affected, which cars are most at risk and how can YOU make a claim for car damage?

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In 2025, councils across Britain only paid compensation to 19% of claimants, against 29% in 2024, data shows.

British exporters left in the lurch by Labour after changes in trade policies

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Not a single one of nearly 1,000 firms surveyed by the British Chambers of Commerce said the Government was providing help.

Revolut finally granted UK banking licence - more than three years after claiming green light was 'imminent'

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The all-clear from the Bank of England's Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) follows a prolonged saga after the company first applied for the licence in 2021.

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