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Buying vs renting: as mortgage rates drop, which is cheaper?
Advice In the UK, buying a home has traditionally been the preferred option over renting. But is that still true?
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Winter Fuel Payment – what is it and who can get it?
Advice With energy bills rising again, we look at who can get the Winter Fuel Payment, how it works, and how to apply
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Pension Credit claims soar by 152% as retirees rush to secure the Winter Fuel Payment
News Pension Credit applications have increased 152% as retirees race to secure the Winter Fuel Payment. Here's how to apply - and the deadlines you need to know about
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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13 October 1958: Paddington Bear arrives in Britain
Features The little Paddington bear from "darkest Peru" appeared for the first time when "A Bear Called Paddington" was published on this day in 1958
By Chris Carter Last updated
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13 October 1884: Greenwich adopted as the prime meridian
Features On this day in 1884, Greenwich was chosen as the prime meridian of longitude, settling the matter of time once and for all.
By Ben Judge Last updated
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12 October 1948: the first Morris Minor is produced
Features The first of 1.3 million Morris Minors, Britain’s cheap post-war runabout, rolled off the production lines on this day in 1948
By Ben Judge Last updated
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Are UK energy prices going down in 2025?
Energy prices have risen as a result of the new Ofgem energy price cap. But what will happen to gas and electricity bills in 2025?
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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Best cards for travel abroad
Advice We weigh up the best cards for travel – whether you’re going on holiday or you travel regularly you’ll want to know the costs and perks
By Nicole García Mérida Last updated
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How to find lost pensions, savings or investments
Advice More than two in five savers have lost track of thousands of pounds in pensions, ISAs and savings accounts. We explain how to trace lost accounts and pensions, and what your options are.
By Ruth Jackson-Kirby Last updated
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