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Bank re-launches savings account with 4.9% interest and earns ‘excellent’ rating (Image: Getty) Oxbury Bank has relaunched its 90-day Notice account with 4.9% , earning an “excellent” Moneyfacts rating. Notice accounts act as a middle ground between easy access and fixed-rate savings accounts. These accounts allow people to withdraw money when needed, but they have … Read more

State pensioners should claim almost £3,000 extra they’re entitled to (Image: Getty) State pensioners are being urged to claim more than £1,800 in payments they are missing out on – and in some cases an extra £2,915 they’re entitled to. Cash-strapped have lost their and face rising energy bills, but there is still an average … Read more

One provider revealed a huge increase in a 65-year-old’s single life annuity income. (Image: Getty) The may have made it more expensive for the government to borrow, but it also means pensioners who have saved into a private pension will get more bang for their buck. According to one expert, a pensioner who decides to … Read more

British Chagossians protest (Image: Getty) Sir Keir Starmer was accused of putting “the defence and security of Britain and our allies” at risk by pressing ahead with a deal to hand over the Chagos islands. Shadow foreign secretary Priti Patel also accused Labour of wasting billions of pounds as it prepared to give the islands … Read more

Property prices are soaring in Portugal as more and more Brits move abroad. (Image: Getty) Property prices in Portugal rose by more than 10% in 2024 as Brits rushed to secure permanent residences abroad after the government announced a near-£70 billion increase in public spending primarily fuelled by higher taxes. UK residents whose primary homes … Read more

Make mindful money decisions by tracking your spending, choosing deals wisely, and seeking professional help for debt reduction options. The excitement of a good deal can cloud your judgment, so it’s important to be mindful of your actual consumption patterns to avoid the trap of overbuying.Photo by ROBYN BECK /AFP via Getty Images Q: My … Read more

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing significant criticism. (Image: Getty) has been accused of “wielding policy like a toddler” and “steering the UK full speed into a dead end” by business leaders who have urged her to resign as Chancellor. Ms Reeves is currently under significant pressure due to rising government borrowing costs, a declining pound, … Read more

Donald Trump has not invited Ursula von der Leyen to his inauguration. (Image: GETTY) has snubbed ; her official spokesman has hinted, with an admission, that the President has had no contact with since an initial congratulatory phone call. Ms von der Leyen, 66, is currently recovering from severe pneumonia, but even if the former … Read more

The health conscious royal often starts off her day with a hearty bowl of oats, it has been claimed (Image: Getty) The Princess of Wales has long been admired for her dedication to . And her daily breakfast choice is no different as it plays a key role in starting off her day right. The … Read more

There are whisperings among Labour MPs that Sir Keir Starmer should not lead the party into the next (Image: PA) There are whisperings among Labour MPs that Sir Keir Starmer should not lead the party into the next election. They look at Labour’s tanking poll numbers, Starmer’s own disastrous approval ratings, and his government’s record … Read more