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How to check your council tax band
Tips Thousands of homeowners continue to overpay for council tax because they are on wrong band. We look at how to check your council tax band and whether you could save thousands with a few simple steps
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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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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
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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.
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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
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Invest in water: the world’s most valuable resource
Tips The world faces major long-term water supply issues. Yet there is a solution at hand – and investors can profit from it
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State pension errors: HMRC contacts thousands of women over missing payments
News HMRC has sent out 325,000 letters so far. The average underpayment is £5,400 - could you be affected?
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Should you buy pet insurance or “self insure” your furry friend?
Advice More people are giving up their puppies as veterinary costs are soaring. Are you better off self-insuring to save money and hold on to your hound?
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