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One in eight Britons have more than £50,000 in savings… how do YOU compare?

We break down recent DWP figures which show just how much Britons have saved - and the number of people with nothing to fall back on. It reveals how many people have more than £500,000 salted away and just how popular Premium Bonds are with different age groups.

Extra stamp duty and council tax levied on second properties could mean the sums no longer add up for many Britons.

This 1,000 year-old Italian castle with 29 bedrooms could be yours... for £12.5m

An Italian medieval castle dating back to the year 1001 has been put up for sale for €14.9million (£12.5million). Rezzanello Castle, located near Milan, spans 6,000 square metres and has 30 bathrooms, a wine cellar and a helipad.

A steady stream of readers contact us because they have handed over hundreds or thousands of pounds, and months or even years later fear it has got lost.

Mortgage rates could be set to fall in the aftermath of Donald Trump's trade tarriffs after sonia swap rates fell following the announcement.

Three entrepreneurs tell us why they're hiring, despite rises in the minimum wage and employer national insurance contributions this month.

Trump unveiled his 'reciprocal tariffs' to tackle a trade deficit, with the UK facing the lowest possible tariff of 10%, while the EU faces a 20% levy.

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US dollar pounded amid fears Trump's trade war will plunge the US into recession

As panic tore through global markets amid warnings of an economic 'spiral of doom', sterling topped $1.32 for the first time since early October while the single currency rose above $1.11. The greenback was also sharply lower against the Japanese Yen and Swiss franc and has now fallen more than 6% against a basket of global currencies.

The sight of Labour ministers preening themselves on the UK's relatively low general tariff of 10% shows a profound ignorance.

Seen as a safe haven in times of turmoil, it hit a record of $3165 an ounce but slipped back to $3065 before hovering around $3100.

S&P Global said the UK's dominant services sector, which includes everything from hotels to accountants and hairdressers, were already gloomy last month.

Trump has announced tariffs on imports to the US from the UK - but what goods travel the other way, and what tariffs do we charge?

The 25% tax on foreign-made vehicles entering the US would cause 'Armageddon' and 'pure chaos' for the sector, said Dan Ives at US broker Wedbush.

My last minute guide to sorting your Isa or pension: SIMON LAMBERT's tips to act before

The end of the tax year is this Saturday and that means there's just days to sort your Isa or pension out before the deadline and save on tax. If you've already done everything you need to do, then I salute you but if you've left it to the last minute, I'd highly recommend not leaving it any longer. Here's what you need to know.

Choosing the right investing platform is crucial but a wealth of choice can leave investors scratching their heads. We pick some of the best.

My son's Sports Direct jacket got lost: Has Evri charged me £53 for a phone call to sort

In October 2024, I ordered a winter coat for my son from Sports Direct, costing £32.99. It didn't fit, so I started a return with the courier, Evri. I printed off the label and took it to the drop-off locker to be sent back. But Sports Direct then got in touch in November to say it never arrived. I've been contacting both to try and get my money back, but have had no luck. To make matters worse, I called Evri in January to follow up and was charged £53.27 for a 20-minute phone call.

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HMRC collected £251m from self-assessment taxpayers in late penalties between 2021 and 2023, according to an FOI request by NFU Mutual.

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The popularity of UK assets among domestic investors has soured significantly, with Britons now favouring the US as the go-to market for their money, research suggests.

Ex-Motability EV bargains: Drivers could save £3,000 buying nearly new cars, says What

Automotive magazine What Car? said these cars are being listed for 14% below typical average used prices, presenting huge value for money to buyers. While leases via the scheme typically last for three to five years, there are presently attractively-priced one and two-year old ex-Motability EVs on the market due to a massive surge in the number of EVs leased via the scheme in the past 18 months.

When dad-of-two Matthew Pollen from North London realised he had been handed a CCJ without his knowledge, he undertook the painful task of getting it removed.

Where are house prices rising most? This Lancashire borough saw 12% spike in a year

Estate agent Hamptons has crunched the latest Office for National Statistics data and revealed that one area in Lancashire has seen prices rise 12% year-on-year. Conversely, two areas in London have seen values fall more than 17% in that time. Nine out of the 10 local authorities with the biggest house price growth are in the midlands, north of England or Scotland, with only one area in the south of England featuring on the list.

It mirrors the collapse of smaller energy firms at the peak of the energy crisis when wholesale prices hit new highs but the firms could not pass on the price to consumers.

How paying into a Sipp or work pension by 5 April can cut your tax bill

Topping up your pension ahead of the tax year end deadline can be a winning strategy all round if you can afford it, explain money experts. Here's what you need to know if you are looking at whether to add to your retirement fund by the 5 April deadline.

Omoda 9 SHS is the latest luxury Chinese SUV - with a 700-mile range, is the hybrid a

The Omoda 9 SHS is a self-charging hybrid which can go 700 miles on one tank and will cost £44,900. The latest from China's Chery group it aims to disrupt the UK luxury SUV market as it promises 'everything-as-standard' for a fraction of the price of high-end SUVs already on the market.

With the carmaker facing a backlash over Musk's close ties to Donald Trump and his foray into politics, deliveries dropped to just 336,681 in the first quarter.

The one rated worst in the huge survey - receiving a whopping 40% of votes - might not come as a huge surprise to motorists, even those using it on an infrequent basis.

Tenerife thieves stole my phone... and then raided £85,000 from my Revolut account

I naively thought criminals would want the device rather than what was on it. How wrong I was. When I woke up later that Sunday, I logged into my laptop, opened my email and noticed emails from Revolut saying my account had been frozen and unfrozen numerous times.

Stocks plunge as Trump's tariffs prove harsher than feared - and FTSE dives despite UK's

Stock markets traded sharply lower on Thursday morning as investors crowded into safe haven assets in response to harsher than expected US tariff measures. The UK looks to have gotten off relatively lightly with the 10% baseline levy imposed on all countries, but analysts warn the tariffs will still weigh heavily on exporters - as well as economic growth.

The consumer electronics retailer now anticipates its adjusted pre-tax profits for the 53 weeks ending 3 May to be approximately £160million.

Sterling rallied against the US dollar on Thursday as markets weighed the implications of sweeping US import tariffs set to come into force next week.

Announcing his plans to tackle a trade deficit that he branded a 'national emergency', the US President brandished a board titled Reciprocal Tariffs,

Primary Health Properties has sweetened its bid for the London-listed trust with a £1.5bn merger offer after an earlier approach was rejected.

Should you boost your state pension before it's too late? Our last-minute checklist before

There is still time to take advantage of the current special deal to buy top-ups going all the way back to 2006, not only the last six years. The Government has an online tool allowing you to check if it is worth the money to plug gaps in your records, and if so make a purchase on the spot. If you are in any doubt whatsoever, you can log a callback request NOW to discuss your situation with DWP staff. Find the key links and read our countdown guide here...

Has Labour tanked the housing market? - as experts tell what every buyer and seller should

The housing market is now at a crossroads - prices could keep drifting upwards, or they might correct. We just don't know. High-end London housing stock has been plummeting for years. A house in Golders Green Club (bottom right)has struggled to sell while an Eaton Place property (left) was home to Fleetwood Mac star Christine McVie (inset) has also had its price slashed.

How to invest in water and waste and get steady profits from life's essentials: THE

In an investing world where global funds often involving heavily backing the US stock market and Magnificent Seven giants, Regnam Sustainable Water and Waste offers something totally different. On this episode of the Investing Show Simon Lambert interviews Regnam Water and Waste fund co-manager Bertrand Lecourt, who explains how it can be a strong portfolio diversifier with a growth driver from global urbanisation.

The Spring Statement revealed National Savings & Investments has been tasked with bringing in more money for the Government this year.

Ofgem has proposed that any household with a broken smart meter should be paid £40 compensation if their supplier doesn't fix it within 90 days.

Homes are getting MORE affordable, according to these three key measures

Houses in Britain are often labelled as unaffordable, with a growing number of aspiring homeowners saying they feel priced out. Rising house prices, increasing household bills and higher mortgage rates are making it more difficult for many to save up and get on the property ladder. But there are several different sets of figures you can look at to determine whether housing is affordable - and by some of those metrics, house prices have become cheaper in recent years. Comparing house prices, wages, mortgage costs and rents suggests it may be easier to get on the property ladder than in the recent past.

My parents' goal is to either sell the house to pay off the remaining mortgage balance of £90,000 or, if it is feasible, transfer the property into my name.

Welcome to the This is Money Motoring Club, our new service designed to help you save money on car ownership and keep on top of driving essentials.

Have more than £10k in savings? How to protect yourself from Reeves' threatened monster

Savers could be in for a nasty surprise. HMRC is responsible for collecting what tax savers owe on the interest they have earned. But documents quietly released with the Chancellor's Spring Statement last week reveal it has not been doing a great job. Savers have been let off the hook to the tune of hundreds of millions of pounds every year. As HMRC gets its house in order - and plays catch up - savers could face some ugly bills. Here's what's happening - and what you can do now to protect yourself.

Do you dream of one day sending your child off to university, but shudder at the thought of them leaving tens of thousands of pounds in debt just as they start out in life?

Does Johnny Rotten have a pension? JOHN LYDON reveals his finances and whether the Sex

John Lydon, frontman of 1970s punk band Sex Pistols, still tours with his post-punk group Public Image Ltd. The singer and songwriter, 69, took part in I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here in 2004, but walked out halfway through. He now lives in Malibu, California, and tells Dan Moore about his humble beginnings in Holloway, north London, where he owns a second home that he used to share with Nora, his wife of more than 40 years, who died in 2023 after a long struggle with dementia.

Charlie Bowes-Lyon (left), a relative of the late Queen Mother and best-friend Freddy Ward sold Wild to Unilever in a deal reportedly worth £230m.

Are there some risks where insurance is a 'must', and others where you might choose to say 'no' to cover and instead 'self-insure'?

TUI barred me from flight - as my valid passport was more than ten years old: SALLY SORTS

We booked a £3,935 holiday to Lanzarote via travel firm TUI for me, my 78-year-old husband and our granddaughter. But when we arrived at the check-in desk on December 30 last year, I was shocked and upset to be told my passport wasn't valid as it was more than ten years old. I had only just returned from a trip to France with no problem a few days before.

A drone keeps buzzing over my garden - is it breaking the law by snooping on me? DEAN

A drone has been buzzing over my garden and I'm sure it's snooping which makes me furious. What are my rights? Consumer rights lawyer Dean Dunham explains why although most people believe that they own the airspace above their property, they could be surprised.

The text message scam has been around for a while, but the rise of AI is helping fraudsters to develop convincing new tactics.

The number scammed ticked up from a year earlier and is likely to have ballooned further as interest in bitcoin and alternative coins ride another wave.

Most new electric cars to be hit with £2,125 'luxury' tax under revamped VED rules

Changes to car tax will see all new EVs priced over £40,000 stung with an 'expensive car supplement' costing £425 annually for five years. Experts have calculated that seven in 10 new electric cars entering the road this year will fall foul of the additional tax and warned it threatens to slow the transition to EVs at a 'critical time'. Vauxhall has responded to the luxury tax by slashing its EV prices (including the Grandland pictured inset right) below the £40k threshold.

EV owners will collectively pay millions more a month to run their cars as they pay car tax for the first time and Ofgem's price cap kicks in.

This is Money details all the changes to car tax from 1 April 2025. Find the section relating to your car based on its age to find out how much you will pay for VED compared to last year.

Best stocks & shares Isas: Pick the right investment account

Choosing the right DIY platform is crucial but a wealth of choice and a variety of charges can leave investors scratching their heads. We pick some of the best. We pick some of the best. We also highlight why investing in an Isa makes sense, as it should protect your hopefully growing investments from tax forever.

Fixed mortgage rates are continuing to fall back from their summer peak, with a number of fixed rates deals now less than 5 per cent.

If you are planning on investing, or just want to know more, we tell you the 10 essential things to consider for a successful buy-to-let investment

We pick our five favourite cash Isas for savers. This is essential reading to help you choose a top savings account for your money that can also protect you from tax.

We asked trusted experts to recommend the best funds that cover different investment sectors - and included This is Money's selection of active and passive options too.

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£100,000 Kent £10,000
£100,000 Sheffield £11,900
£100,000 Outer London £50,000
£100,000 Inner London £9,000
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