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13 October 1958: Paddington Bear arrives in BritainFeatures 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 meridianFeatures 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 producedFeatures 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 resourceTips 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 paymentsNews 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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How to earn cashback on spendingFrom credit cards and current accounts to cashback websites, there are plenty of ways to earn cashback on the money you spend
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How investors can profit from high food pricesA growing global population makes soft commodities a structural growth market. Amid rising food prices, here’s how to protect your profits
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Competition watchdog warns drivers still overcharged on fuel pricesAdvice The competition watchdog has revealed that motorists are still paying too much for fuel, a year after its initial investigation. How can you save on fuel costs?
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