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Why you should retire to MALTA not Spain or France: There's no property tax, an excellent M&S and you can wear shorts in winter. Here experts reveal their definitive guide

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Malta and its sister island of Gozo are not the most obvious choice for a retirement. But, for the 15,000 Britons who have taken the leap, it offers a high-quality, desirable way of life.

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Are Premium Bonds a good Christmas gift for children - or should parents stick money elsewhere?

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Premium Bonds are loved by more than 24million Britons for the chance they offer to become a millionaire in the monthly prize draw.

Will house prices rise or fall in 2025? We reveal nine forecasts that matter - and they ALL predict growth

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House prices have once again defied expectations in 2024, as they did in 2023.

Moneybox boosts rate on its cash Isa to a best buy 5%

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Savings deals offering 5% are returning to the stage, weeks after disappearing.

I kept the engagement ring bought by ex with a lab-grown 1 carat diamond - what's it worth? DAN HATFIELD replies

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My long-term partner proposed to me a few years ago at Christmas time. Although the relationship didn't last, the ring he proposed with is still in my life.

Has your car gone up or down in value in 2024? Biggest used price movers revealed

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The figures are based on three-year-old vehicles with an average of 30,000 miles on the clock. Here's which have become more desirable... and those that have dropped significantly.

The 10 craziest Christmas gifts from luxury car brands - including a £330k electric BOAT!

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We've picked the most outrageous and glamorous gifts luxury car brands offer this Christmas so you can find the perfect present for a petrolhead - if you have deep, deep pockets.

Friday, Dec 20

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Damning Credit Suisse report blames 'years of mismanagement'

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The global banking giant was brought down by a bank run when wealthy clients and ordinary customers in Switzerland withdrew funds.

Elon Musk could help your stocks accelerate

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Speculation has arisen that this combative tech entrepreneur could become a trillionaire during the next four years.

Festive gloom for High Street as sales slump

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A survey from the CBI showed sales declined for the third month in a row in December and that firms see no sign of improvement in January.

MARKET REPORT: Amcomri float gives Aim market Christmas cheer

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The group focuses on the acquisition and enhancement of specialist engineers and its listing comes after Aim shrank to its smallest size by number of companies in 23 years.

MAGGIE PAGANO: Bank of England wrong again on interest rates

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The Bank of England remains fixated on inflation, worried that rising prices and higher wage settlements will reignite another surge.

Warhammer maker Games Workshop set for FTSE 100 debut

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The group's elevation was helped this month when it agreed a final deal with Amazon for the US giant to turn its sci-fi universe Warhammer 40,000 into film and TV shows.

RAY MASSEY: Polestar 4 is a rear-view revolution with no window but perfect vision

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Priced from £59,990, the big talking point about the four-door five-seater is that it's the world's first car with NO rear window.

Ozempic jab maker sheds pounds after drug results miss

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It was one of the Danish pharma giant's worst days on the stock market, as its shares fell by up to 29 per cent. The company later clawed back some of its losses.

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Boohoo shareholders vote against Mike Ashley - as fast fashion soap opera continues

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Frasers Group's attempts to put Mike Ashley on the board of struggling online retailer Boohoo have resoundingly failed.

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Direct Line car insurance available on a price comparison site for the first time

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Those on the hunt for insurance deals will be able to find Direct Line policies on a price comparison website for the first time.

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SMALL CAP MOVERS: Technology Minerals boosted by Glencore deal

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Festive cheer was not hard to come by at Technology Minerals as the company enjoyed a pre-Christmas boost on a deal between subsidiary Recyclus and Glencore.

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Royal Mail takeover receives national security thumbs up

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Pat McFadden, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, has approved the takeover under the National Security and Investment Act.

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How much worse are Britain's roads getting? More routes deteriorating into a poor condition as Labour increases funds to fix potholes

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The Government has pledged to spend a record £1.6billion next year fixing potholes across England as part of its latest effort to tackle the biggest scourge on our roads. But is it enough?

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Inheritance tax receipts rocket to £5.7bn in eight months - before Rachel Reeves' raid even kicks in

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Inheritance tax receipts hit £5.7bn in the eight months from April to November 2024, new data from HM Revenue & Customs has revealed.

Retail sales inch higher in November as consumer weakness weighs

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The volume of goods bought across Great Britain increased by 0.2 per cent in the four weeks to 23 November, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

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British car production plunges to its lowest level in more than four decades - as automakers struggle to deal with falling demand

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Around 64,216 new cars rolled off UK production lines last month, down 30% from last year, according to the automotive industry body.

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Here's why 2025 could be start of the 'Great Downsizing,' says ANDREW OXLADE

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The problem faced by a typical twenty-something is daunting: how to buy a house and pay down debt while also building an emergency fund and future savings.

I have a boundary dispute with my neighbour: Can I get a chainsaw and chop off part of his shed?

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Seven years ago, I bought a property with a neighbour's shed encroaching on my land at the back of the garden. This is a problem now I want to sell my house.

I'm a novice investor with £5k in Vanguard and its new fees seem expensive - should I move my money?

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The fund manager, which currently charges just 0.15% on any balance, capped at £375 per year, told investors last week that it will begin charging monthly from January.

Thursday, Dec 19

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UK faces swarm of takeover bids in the new year: One in three AIM stocks at risk, says Investment bank Peel Hunt

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Peel Hunt said there were 'barbarians at the gate', a reference to the battle for US conglomerate RJR Nabisco which was the focus of a film starring James Garner (pictured).

Spain's Navantia saves iconic Belfast shipyard Harland & Wolff

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The Belfast company famed for building the Titanic plunged into administration in September for the second time in five years.

Cash-strapped Thames Water ponders appeal against Ofwat bill cap

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Britain's biggest water supplier was dealt a blow when Ofwat ruled it could charge customers 35% more by 2029 - not the 59% it asked for.

Bitcoin on steroids: Shares in MicroStrategy are up fivefold in a year but its boss once lost $6bn in a day - so should you invest?

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The flagship cryptocurrency favoured by drug dealers and money launderers this week hit a new high of $108,379.