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Best savings rates: Investec brings back top notice account paying 1.65%

While the relaunched Notice Plus account from Epsom Derby sponsor Investec has more moving parts than a track full of racehorses, it offers an easy-access element with a top-rate deal.




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Easyjet founder Sir Stelios calls for vote on whether to sack director

It follows through on a threat from Sir Stelios, 53, who is Easyjet's biggest shareholder, to sack a director every seven weeks if the firm does not move to cancel its order of 107 aircraft from Airbus.




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Oil up 20% on hopes Saudis and Russia are close to ending price war

Crude rose to $30 a barrel after trading at 18-year lows for several days. During a brief spike prices jumped by 47 per cent - the highest gain ever recorded. However, oil is still well down on the year.




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I hope people remember the good guys in this crisis, says Co-op boss

Steve Murrells is in charge of 60,000 staff and around 2,500 stores that are vital for keeping the nation's cupboards stocked, but his empire also includes pharmacies and the funeral care business.




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Six most common Universal Credit questions answered

From whether you can apply for Universal Credit if you're self-employed to whether you should apply for benefits or sick pay, Citizens Advice answers six of the most common benefits questions.




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How much money do I need to save for my pension?

We tend to put ambitious targets on our hoped-for income in retirement and then underestimate how much we will need to set aside to achieve that. So how much should you save?




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Best cash Isas 2020: Where to get the best cash Isa rates and deals

We pick our five favourite cash Isas for savers. This is essential Isa reading and is kept up-to-date throughout the year




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Blueprint to revive house sales: Sellers must wait in gardens

Housing Minister Christopher Pincher will host a video conference call with the trade body for estate agents to discuss how people can safely begin buying, selling and moving home again.




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Jaguar Land Rover upgrades 'virtual showroom' to boost sales

Britain's biggest car-maker is making a bid to kick-start the dormant car sales market and entice customers into buying new vehicles despite the coronavirus lockdown.




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My employer has handed my final salary pension to an insurer

What happens to my pension if the insurance company has serious financial problems or goes bump? Our agony uncle Steve Webb explains what happens to pensions that are bought out by insurers.




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Millions dip into their savings or take on debt amid coronavirus crisis

Nearly a third of people in the UK have had to dip into their savings while a fifth have taken on debt, with the younger generations the worst hit, a new survey has showed.




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Insurers threaten to sue the same companies taking them to court over business interruption claims

In recent weeks there has been a series of disagreements between firms forced to close due to coronavirus and the insurers refusing to pay out their business interruption claims.




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Best current accounts: Santander announces 123 interest rate cut

Santander has handed 123 current account customers further misery with the news they will receive 0.6% interest on their balances from August 2020.




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Nationwide savers forced to wait weeks to transfer Isas

Nationwide has cut the rate on its Future Saver, Loyalty Saver and Isa customers, but jumping ship is proving tricky.




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LV is latest insurer to share savings with customers hit by the virus

The breaks will be available to workers who are waiting on furlough payments or self-employment support, or those who lose their jobs after March 1.




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Easy-access savings customers urged to check their rates

A number of challenger banks and building societies are making cuts to their bread and butter savings accounts - and it's time to check you won't be hit.




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State pension scandal must be investigated says Tanya Jefferies

It's a bitter irony that the women contacting us about this are 70 and above, the age group most tragically afflicted and threatened by the coronovirus.




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What do low Bank of England interest rates mean for savers?

Savers were handed more bad news today with the Bank of England suggesting its base rate could remain close to historically low levels over the next few years.




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PUNT OF THE WEEK: Mineral sand miner Base Resources

An AIM-listed firm that mines mineral sands, which can be used in everyday products such as toothpaste, adhesives and paint, Base Resources is focused on Kenya and Madagascar.




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RAY MASSEY: Lexus in poll position for customer satisfaction

Consumers will have had lots of time to mull over their prospective purchases. So, plenty to think about then, after Lexus took top honours in the latest Auto Express Driver Power poll.




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Jockey Power reveals Cheltenham options for Fiddlerontheroof after Sandown victory

Jockey Robbie Power sang the praises of Fiddlerontheroof after the 5-4 favourite landed the Tolworth Hurdle at Sandown by six lengths.




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Santini heads nine entries for Paddy Power Cotswold Chase but Delta Work unlikely to line up

Santini heads the nine entries for the Paddy Power Cotswold Chase at Cheltenham on Saturday but fellow entry Delta Work looks unlikely to line up.




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Festival agony for Willie Mullins as Saldier, Douvan and Klassical Dream are ruled out of Cheltenham

Trainer Willie Mullins suffered a triple blow on Friday when he had to rule Saldier, Douvan and Klassical Dream out of next month's Cheltenham Festival.




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Joe Tizzard says Lostintranslation can be at his best for the Gold Cup

Joe Tizzard is confident forgotten horse Lostintranslation can sneak in under the radar and bounce back to his best in the Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday week.




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Blackmore makes her mark with Honeysuckle as Geraghty savours victory buzz aboard Epatante

The biggest cheer on the opening day of the 2020 Cheltenham Festival was reserved for Rachael Blackmore and Honeysuckle after they won the Grade One Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle.




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Racing fans go crazy for Champ's sensational finish to win Cheltenham's RSA Novice's Chase

Champ's breathtaking finish to win the RSA Novice's Chase at Cheltenham left social media dumbfounded after the horse emerged from third 25 yards from the finish to take the win. 




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Cheltenham Festival 2020: Champ produces late finish to win the RSA Insurance Novices' Chase

Champ emerged from nowhere with 25 yards left in the race to win the RSA Insurance Novices' Chase on day two of Cheltenham Festival.




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Samcro beats Melon in an incredible photo finish to win Marsh Novices' Chase at Cheltenham Festival

The pair flashed past the line almost inseparable, but Samcro rallied when he had to and won by barely a whisker - officially a nose - with admirable veteran Faugheen just a length behind in third.




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Min edges the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham after Saint Calvados threatened a shock victory 

The 2-1 shot, ridden by Paul Townsend, held off the challenge of Saint Calvados to secure the victory, with A Plus Tard rounding off the top three.




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Cheltenham Festival 2020: Saint Roi wins the County Handicap Hurdle

Saint Roi landed a gamble to continue a superb Festival for connections with a convincing victory in the Randox Health County Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham.




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Cheltenham Gold Cup retained by Al Boum Photo as 10-3 favourite pips second-place Santini 

If anyone doubted whether Paul Townend had the ability and the nerve to take over from the most successful jockey in Cheltenham Festival history, they know now.




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Coronavirus British Horseracing Authority says racing will continue despite risk  

Racing in England will continue as normal despite most other sports closing down because of the coronavirus risk. The only limit in Scotland with meetings behind closed doors.




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Georgia Toffolo keeps her new puppy Monty safe in a DOG STROLLER in Chelsea

The Made In Chelsea star, 25, explained that her dog can't walk on the floor as he's not had his second lot of vet jabs due to the UK coronavirus lockdown.




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Cheltenham Festival say Boris Johnson's trip to rugby was one reason they didn't cancel race

Cheltenham Festival went ahead two weeks before the lockdown, but there was a debate at the time if it should be scrapped after other sporting events were called off.




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Coronavirus UK: Cheltenham Festival cost lives, says AP McCoy

Retired champion jockey Sir AP McCoy said horse racing had followed UK government advice to go ahead last month with the Cheltenham Festival that saw 250,000 people gather over four days.




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Will I get flight compensation I'm due from Thomas Cook?

We had a 25 hour delay to Mexico, we applied for compensation and were told it was on its way via BACs, then a few days later Thomas Cook folded. Will I get it?




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ASK TONY: HMRC wants me to pay £300 in tax for someone else's savings

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) claims that I have received untaxed interest of £2,640 from Secure Trust Bank and owe £300 income tax.




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I'm no drug baron...I run a hair salon! TONY HETHERINGTON investigates

I had a letter from HSBC saying it had decided to close my beauty salon's business account. I rang the bank and was asked to complete a lengthy online form, which I did as best I could.




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Hotels.com said 'no deposit' but charged me €199 in pre-authorisation

I booked a free cancellation hotel on Hotels.com which said no deposit would be taken. However, money was taken from my account as 'pre-authorisation'. Is the website in the wrong?




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ASK TONY: Late husband's £110,000 Isa left me facing unfair tax bill 

My husband died in September 2016, after putting his affairs in order. In February 2017, Interactive Investor was instructed to transfer my late husband's shares Isa to mine.




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Why was my £900 Help to Buy Isa bonus rejected?

In September my wife and I bought our first home together, neither of us having owned a property before. We both had a Help to Buy Isa with Barclays and each had the same value, £4,000.




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ASK TONY: My mobile caught fire in the car - but Samsung blames me!

My Samsung phone was only a year old when it spontaneously caught fire in the footwell of my car. I put it there after receiving a phone call, but as I drove off I noticed a strange smell.




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Sainsbury's turns away a guide dog: Your Equality Act rights

Sainsbury's customer, Rachael Stevens, and her guide dog Pippa, were not allowed into the store, despite clear markings on the dog's livery.




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I work more hours than I invoice for as a freelancer. Should I charge the same when I work less?

I work 10 days a month on a freelance basis so I invoice the agency at the end of the month. I'm taking a two week holiday in February. Should I reduce my invoice or just bill as normal?




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Does the time you land or get off the plane count for EU flight compensation?

We were put over the three hour delay time which entitles us to compensation after we landed at Amsterdam, are we still due a payout or is it based on when the plane touches down?




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ASK TONY: Santander and PayPal refused to refund stolen £450

Someone has fraudulently opened an account with PayPal using my name. PayPal withdrew £450 from my Santander account. It refunded this, but took it back the following week.




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Do you need a transit visa for a connecting flight if you don't leave airport?

One couple turned up at Heathrow Airport for their flight to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania via Toronto - but were refused boarding for not having a transit visa for Canada.




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ASK TONY: Scammers stole £3k but Tesco said I was too late to complain

I was contacted regarding potential fraudulent activity on my Tesco Mastercard in early October 2019. In total, £3,700.20 of illicit transactions were refunded.




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ASK TONY: TSB - The bank that said 'NO' to my frail 86-year-old mother

I took my mother to a TSB branch to open an account because she has been told she can no longer receive her state pension via the Post Office. We took several documents showing her address.




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ASK TONY: I was banking on my Isa to buy a house but Skipton closed it

I opened a Lifetime Isa (Lisa) with Skipton on June 27, 2017. I recently tried to pay into it, but discovered Skipton had closed it on September 16 last year.