From luxury antiques to toys and film memorabilia, fraudsters use a range of tricks to pass off fakes as the real thing. Here’s how buyers can be misled — and …
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A 66-year-old woman has been told she owes tens of thousands of pounds after a civil service pension overpayment, with monthly deductions and a charge placed on her home.
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Why the UK government is capping student loan interest — and whether graduates will pay less
The government has announced a cap on interest for millions of graduates with England and Wales “plan 2” student loans, limiting the rate to 6% from September. But the move …
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Richard Hewett was forced to sleep in his car after his relationship ended and he could not afford a flat of his own. His story reflects a wider rise in …
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Charities and renters’ organisers say some landlords are moving quickly to evict tenants before the upcoming law change in England outlaws no-fault evictions. Acorn says reports of the practice rose …
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Halifax data shows UK property prices fell by 0.5% in March, taking the average home price back below £300,000 amid worries about the economy, interest rates and the knock-on effect …
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The UK’s cybersecurity agency has warned that Russian hackers are exploiting commonly sold internet routers to collect information for espionage. Experts say the breach could expose credentials, send users to …
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A seasoned traveller put a range of cabin bags through their paces on an assault course, testing everything from hard-shell cases to budget options, wheeled designs and lightweight picks. The …
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Delta, United and JetBlue have increased baggage fees in response to sharp oil market volatility linked to the US-Israeli war in Iran, even as Delta reported a $1bn pre-tax profit …
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The New Economics Foundation says all UK homes should receive a minimum amount of energy at government-subsidised rates, funded through North Sea taxes, to help ease rising bills.
