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Jason’s quest was the first gold rush
His adventure with the Argonauts helped engender the yellow metal’s mystique and allure, says Dominic Frisby.
By Dominic Frisby Published
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Our primal instinct for gold
The yellow metal has been a store of value since the Stone Age, says Dominic Frisby.
By Dominic Frisby Published
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Gold: a metal with magical powers
Gold is indestructible and has outlasted all other forms of money, says Dominic Frisby
By Dominic Frisby Published
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What happened to Thames Water?
Thames Water, the UK’s biggest water company could go under due to mismanagement and debt. We look into how the company got itself into this position, and what investors should expect.
By Simon Wilson Last updated
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Energy bill to drop 17% this weekend as new price cap kicks in
News Typical households on default energy tariffs will see their energy bills drop by £426 a year following today's energy price cap drop.
By John Fitzsimons Last updated
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The demand for oil is slowing and green energy is taking over
The IEA forecasts oil demand growth to slow sharply in the next few years. The end of the era may be underway.
By Cris Sholto Heaton Published
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Investing in gold ETCs - how to add gold to your portfolio
Investing in gold via exchange-traded commodities is simpler and cheaper than buying bars and coins
By David Stevenson Published
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One day left for households to claim the £200 Alternative Fuels Payment to help with heating bills
Advice Households could be due a £200 payment if they heat their homes using alternative fuel sources and aren’t connected to the mains gas grid - but time is running out to claim the money. We explain what you need to know.
By Sue Hayward Published
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Don’t count resources out
Analysis Commodities have performed poorly over the past year, but they tend to move in long and volatile cycles.
By Cris Sholto Heaton Published
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