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22 February 1974: Patty Hearst ransom food riots
On this day in 1974, people rioted at food distribution centres in San Francisco, set up as part of a ransom payment for kidnapped heiress Patty Hearst.
By Ben Judge Last updated
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23 February 1963: The case of the electrified Land Rover
Features On this day in 1963, an unsuspecting bobby gets a shock when he stumbles upon an electrified Land Rover.
By Chris Carter Last updated
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Divorce and money - everything you need to know if you are splitting up
Advice The first working Monday of January is dubbed ‘divorce day’. If you’re thinking of splitting up, we look at what divorce means for your finances and how to manage money when separating
By Chris Newlands Last updated
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Why is the petrol price rising again?
Brits are being hit by a triple-whammy of increasing oil prices, a falling pound, and new fuel mix standards that are pushing up petrol prices
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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Best FTSE 250 dividend stocks for high yields
MoneyWeek analyses the FTSE 250 dividend stocks that could offer investors the greatest yields in 2025
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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ISAs vs savings accounts: what’s the best home for your cash savings?
Accessing competitive interest rates on savings accounts can put savers at risk of being taxed on the interest earned. We compare the pros and cons of cash ISAs with other savings accounts.
By Jessica Sheldon Last updated
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What is FX trading?
What is FX trading and can you make money from it? We explain how foreign exchange trading works and the risks
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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6 ways to save on rail tickets
Rail tickets will go on sale this week, offering discounts of up to 50% across thousands of popular routes. We look at the upcoming offers and other ways to save.
By Katie Williams Last updated
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11 January 1569: England holds its first lottery draw
Features Outside Old St Paul's Cathedral in London, England's first lottery draw got underway on this day in 1569.
By Chris Carter Last updated
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