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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
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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.
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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.
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1 December 1990: breakthrough in the Channel tunnel
Features On this day in 1990, Graham Fagg and Philippe Cozette shook hands 40m below the sea bed, 14 miles from the English coast and ten from the French.
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1 December 1942: the Beveridge Report proposes a welfare state for Britain
With the Second World War still raging, the popular Beveridge Report was published on this day in 1942, proposing a welfare state be set up after the war
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30 November 1999: BAE Systems formed in £7.7bn merger
On this day in 1999, British Aerospace merged with Marconi Electronic Systems to form BAE Systems, one of the biggest arms manufacturers in the world
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How to keep your dividends safe from the taxman
Advice The number of people expected to pay dividend tax in 2024/25 has doubled since 2021/22. We reveal six ways to keep your dividends safe and beat the tax trap
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4 small tech stocks for your portfolio
Tips The UK market has never been considered a fertile hunting ground for tech stars. But there are plenty of promising companies beyond the old economy, says Michael Taylor of Shifting Shares
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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?
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