1 hour ago How to turn £25 a month into £10,000: The ultimate beginner's guide to investing in the stock market

For most people, the idea of investing in the stock market may seem daunting and out of reach if you don't have vast sums of wealth. But you don't need to be rich to invest.

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33 h. ago How to turn £25 into £10,000: Our experts reveal the ultimate beginner's guide to investing in the stock market... and why you don't need to be rich to net a fortune

For most people, the idea of investing in the stock market may seem daunting and out of reach if you don't have vast sums of wealth. But you don't need to be rich to invest.

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4 d. ago Savings tax alert as experts warn of £20,000 limit with major changes from 2027

Financial experts explain how to avoid paying unnecessary tax on savings using ISAs and personal allowances

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6 d. ago FTSE 100 records best performance since global financial crisis recovery despite slow UK growth

British mining, defence, and finance shares led the charge with significant gains over 2025

Events

1 week ago The best trainers, headphones and more for new runners starting Couch to 5K this January

Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting your fitness journey, it's important to have the right kit - and these are the best items to shop to keep you comfortable, safe and having fun

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1 week ago 2 investment trusts from the London Stock Exchange to consider in 2026

2 investment trusts from the London Stock Exchange to consider in 2026  Yahoo Finance UK

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Under proposals backed by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, homes valued at more than £2million would be hit with an annual council tax surcharge from 2028.

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1 week ago ‘The hidden engine room’: how amateur historians are powering genealogical research

Wealth of datasets compiled as private passions are now a goldmine for those hunting for their ancestorsThe autumn sunlight is filtering through quietly falling leaves as Louise Cocker stands in front of the gravestone of James Henry Payne and takes a quick photograph. Payne died at the age of 73 in October 1917 and was buried in the Norfolk town of North Walsham, along with his wife Eleanor and son James Edward, who was killed in the Battle of Vimy Ridge in April 1917. “Not lost”, reads the simple slab, “but gone before”.This is far from the first Norfolk gravestone Cocker, 53, has photographed – in fact, over 24 years, she has captured almost half a million of them, driving around the county on her weekends and days off from her job in the local Lidl supermarket. As a result, she has produced a remarkable dataset of 615,000 names – many graves contain more than one person – which experts consider one of the most comprehensive photographic records of gravestones and memorials in En...

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2 w. ago 1 investment trust from the London Stock Exchange to check out in 2026

1 investment trust from the London Stock Exchange to check out in 2026  Yahoo Finance UK

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2 w. ago Landlords face £40,000 fines if they break confusing new rules coming in next year. This is what you MUST know to avoid getting caught out

Landlords will face fines of up to £40,000 if they fall foul of new complicated rules - and experts warn even those who slip up unintentionally could face steep costs.

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2 w. ago Waterstones and Barnes & Noble owner looks to list booksellers on stock market

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3 w. ago Gen Z behind jump in use of oral nicotine pouches across Great Britain

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3 w. ago Exactly how much weight you're likely to put on over Christmas, according to science

Research has suggested that the average Briton consumes around 6,000 calories on Christmas Day alone. Yet experts believe that indulging may not impact weight dramatically.

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3 w. ago I'm a drinks expert who's tried 4,000 wines this year. These are the 10 best supermarket whites under £10 I'd happily serve to even the biggest wine snob, by HELENA NICKLIN

When tasting, I try to look at the price last, so I can guess what I think it's worth. Those that ­surprise me end up on my recommendations lists.

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3 w. ago I'm a drinks expert who's tried 4,000 wines this year. These are the 10 best supermarket whites under £10 I'd happily serve to even the biggest wine snob: HELENA NICKLIN

When tasting, I try to look at the price last, so I can guess what I think it's worth. Those that ­surprise me end up on my recommendations lists.

Economics