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Panic selling plunges Greek financial markets into chaos

Panic selling plunged Greek financial markets into chaos yesterday as the country’s membership of the eurozone hung in the balance.read


People on benefits warned to take care when cashing in pensions

Pension freedom reforms will allow over-55s to unlock their whole retirement pots, however small or large - but those on benefits could lose out if they withdraw too much.read


Tesco to get rid of 2,000 head office jobs as HQ is closed

Job cut discussions at Tesco's head offices have begun as new boss Dave Lewis continues his shake-up of the under-fire supermarket.read


Should Greece be forgiven some of its debts - or should it just leave the eurozone?

The election of Syriza has put the question of whether some of Greece’s debts should be forgiven on the table – yet perhaps it would simply be better off out of the euro altogether.read


Surge in over-50 bikers prompts Saga to snap up specialist motorbike insurer

Saga, which is most famous for it's cruise holidays for those in or close to retirement, said it made the move after recognising a spike in the take up of motorbiking among its target audience.read


House price growth slows for fifth month to 14-month low of 6.8% as interest from new buyers slumps

The rate of increase in house prices has declined for the fifth successive month as new buyer enquiries drop by 20% in 12 monthsread


Rise of smart car key technology means they now cost more to make

Replacing a lost or stolen key for one of Britain's best-selling cars costs £206 on average as more sophisticated technology makes them most costly, research has shown.read


Number of 18-year-olds registered to vote in the election crashes by half following changes to the electoral roll 

The dramatic fall, revealed by credit checking company Experian, sparked warnings from student groups that young people will be under-represented at the upcoming election.read


FTSE LIVE: Footsie off lows on hopes for early rally on Wall Street

By mid session, the FTSE 100 Index was 32.6 points lower at 6,793.4, but moved off the session low of 6,750.22 on hopes for a rally on Wall Street.read


Volvo's boss on the new XC90 4x4 it hopes will challenge the luxury league

The new motor was the brainchild of Hakan Samuelsson who was installed as chief executive of the car giant two years ago, we meet him to get his thoughts.read


Oil giant BP continues drastic cost-cutting measures announcing closure of two oil fields in Gulf of Mexico

Oil giant BP is retreating from two oil fields in the Gulf of Mexico as part of its drastic cost-cutting plan.read


Qatari investors snap up Canary Wharf for £3billion as majority owner Songbird Estates drops opposition 

Qatari investors succeeded in their bid to snap up office complex Canary Wharf as its majority owner begrudgingly surrendered to its £3billion offer.read


Syriza plans could prove 'fatal' for lenders with Greece losing access to central bank money, warns bank official

Shares in Greek banks were in freefall amid warnings that the anti-austerity stance of the new Syriza government could have ‘fatal consequences’ for the country’s financial system.read


ALEX BRUMMER: Greek banks back on the frontline and why compromise with a restructuring plan must be the answer

The Greek banks are back in the frontline as investors and depositors take fright at the shape of the Syriza government.read


Loophole that means no one is to blame for this terrifying head-on smash as 'ethical' insurer Co-op refuses to pay out

A terrifying car crash has left a motorist unable to claim on her insurance despite not being at fault for the crashread


When Syd died, Santander declared his wife Moira dead - problems with dealing with estates

In 1955 Syd and Moira Crittenden created a scandal when they eloped to Scotland. When her husband died after 59 years, Santander bank declared her dead too - causing a nightmare.read


Workers being bribed to quit final-salary schemes under pensions freedom

Our investigation has found workers are being bribed to accept a cash settlement in exchange for the benefits of a final salary pensionread


Nissan Micra clutch went after I had it for just 650 miles but dealer blamed me

When you buy a nearly-new second hand car with less than 15,000 miles on the clock, you wouldn’t expect a catastrophic failure to occur within months.read


Homeowners on a Camden estate paying over the odds for their gas supply

While most can look forward lower bills, families, residents on the 500 property St Silas Estate have been hit with startling rises in charges for heating and water.read


Is it time to take a punt on Europe's top companies?

The worry over the eurozone doesn't necessarily mean its top companies are not a good investment option.read


The price of oil has halved since June 2014, so is now a good time to invest in it?

With the oil price low, now could be a good time to invest in the black stuff but some analysts believe the commodity is in for a rocky time.read


Investors being ripped off by unnecessary fees

Savers could be paying up to £1,444 over 10 years in avoidable fees fir funds that simply mirror the wider marketread


ASK TONY: Why has my British Gas boiler and central heating policy gone up by 20%? 

I rang British Gas to ask why the cost of my boiler and central heating policy had risen by nearly 20 per cent to just over £30 a month, but I couldn’t get a straight answer. Are you able to help?read


Leeds BS chops 3.05% rate on its regular savings account to just 0.85% and blocks customers from moving to its better deal

Leeds Building Society has written to thousands of customers to inform them the rate on its regular saver is crashing by 2.2 percentage points.read


Warning to Nationwide customers over fixed-rate bond exit charges as over 65s rush to buy pensioner bonds

Nationwide Building Society customers need to be careful about withdrawing funds or closing their fixed rate bond products because they could face chargesread


National Counties BS ups online saver rate to 1.41%, giving some rare joy to savers

National Counties Building Society has lifted the rate on its online saver 3 account to 1.41% before tax for new and existing savers to fire it to the top of the best buy tables.read


How some providers give you just 14 days to cash in your fixed-rate bond

Savers need to check the terms and conditions when their deal comes to an end so they are not tied in to a new poor deal, as some providers give you only two weeks to take your cash out.read


ASK TONY: AA bent my car door getting my keys out - but won't pay to fix the damage

The AA helped me get back into my car but the door wouldn't shut properly and now they won't pay the repair billread


JAMES CONEY: Dealing with the death of a loved one can lead to a legacy of confusion 

The modern world means we all have a plethora of accounts that need finalising after the death of a loved one and this can leave a legacy of confusionread


Customers of collapsed insurer Independent Insurance could be in line for compensation

Independent Insurance may have to pay out small compensation claims to thousands of customersread


MARKET REPORT: Israeli suit makers Bagir sees shares tumble 22% after three profit warnings take their toll 

You have to feel sorry for investors who have lost their shirts after taking a punt on Bagir when it joined the junior AIM market last April at 56p.read


Around 2,000 Tesco workers set to lose their job

The supermarket giant said it will shut down 18 Tesco Express stores, six Homeplus outlets, 12 Metro stores and seven Superstores.read


Flat profits at Swedish furniture giant Ikea despite 6% jump in sales last year

Profits at Swedish giant Ikea were as flat as its flat-pack furniture yesterday despite a near 6 per cent jump in sales for the year.read


Suitors could force through BHS break up as Sir Philip Green says he is open to offers 'if something turns up' 

A raft of retailers and private equity firms are running the rule over Sir Philip Green’s loss-making BHS after the billionaire in effect put the 180-store chain up for sale.read


Royal Mail chairman Donald Brydon who oversaw controversial privatisation to step down

Brydon will remain in the job until at least the firm's annual general meeting in the summer and the company said it had already started the process to appoint his successor.read


Apple's bumper results boost some of Britain's biggest technology groups with shares on the rise

Britain's biggest techology groups were buoyed after Apple released a bumper set of quarterly results. ARM and Imagination Technologies both design technology found in Apple devices.read


Consumer confidence stuck at last year's levels as economic recovery fails to reach people

Twice as many people in each region of Britain still felt they were getting worse off instead of better off in January, according to the latest YouGov/Cebr report.read


Buyback plan helps credit-checking giant Experian shares soar by nearly 5% as investors cheer £400m plan

Credit-checking giant Experian cheered investors after announcing it would buy back £400million of shares and increase its dividend.read


Dwindling commodity prices corrode mining giants as Glencore announces closures and Anglo American reveals £3bn writedown

Sinking commodity prices corroded Footsie miners as Anglo American revealed plans for a $5billion (£3.3billion) write down and Glencore announced mine closures.read


Secret diary of a first-time buyer: £360k for a shoebox the agent says is a bargain

'In a few short weeks we’ve uncovered every imaginable trick in the book for parting buyers and vendors with their cash.' Our first-time buyer shares her experiences.read


Will your employer allow you pension freedoms - or show you the door?

A poll of workplace pension schemes showed 5% will let members withdraw their savings as a cash lump sum by April, while 2% plan to offer full drawdown facilities.read


I've left my tax return until the last minute, can I still get it in on time?

What does HMRC want to know, what type of income do I need to declare, and am I too late to register for self assessment?read


I shorted Tesco: Fund manager David Urch reveals his investing ideas

How does an active investor know when a company is a buy, hold or sell. We asked successful fund manager David Urch to explain his strategy.read


Near 30% spike in homes for sales recorded

Homes for sale are up almost 30% and with potential purchasers failing to post a corresponding rise, those hunting for a home can benefit .read


Black box telematics drives down car insurance for young drivers by £500 a year

The use of black box devices has helped cut the cost of car insurance for young drivers by over £500 a yearread


Southeastern takes wooden spoon for train passenger satisfaction

A comprehensive survey of 27,000 passengers revealed that overall 81 per cent expressed satisfaction with their journey, down two per cent on the previous year.read


Five ideas to shock-proof your investments as volatility returns

If the market’s ups and downs are making you a little bit more uneasy than usual, there are ways to ride out the storm - and maybe even profit, says Fidelity's Maike Currie.read


UK interest rates could rise sooner than expected as oil prices tumble and US grows

Kirsten Forbes said that strong economic growth in the US and falling oil prices could trigger a need for a rise in UK rates from the current record low of 0.5 per cent which has been in place since 2009.read


Cameron confirms commitment to £12.5k of income free of tax and 40p rate starting at  £50k - but where's it going to come from?

In a speech in Hampshire, the prime minister said there was a 'economic, moral and practical' case for lower taxes, adding that people should be free to spend their own money as they chose.read


Energy firms set to make bigger profits from UK households warns Ofgem

The energy regulator is set to publish new figures described as 'clearly a cause for concern', which estimate a typical large supplier will increase its margins over the next year.read


EDF cuts customers' gas bills by a measly £9 a year

EDF is the last of the Big Six energy suppliers to cut gas prices in the wake of falling wholesale costs and is cutting bills by the smallest amount.read


You could save £200 on your energy bills with a collective switch

The previous collective switch saw more than 40,000 people sign up to get offered an exclusive market-beating deal, and those who switched saved £221 on average.read


'Every year we're paying less for our TV, broadband and phone': Start saving...with our five-step guide to cutting back the cost of monthly bills

Energy prices are falling and monthly TV and broadband packages are cheaper than a family takeaway. Follow our guide to shrink your household bills. The Nottage family are saving.read


Families £15 better off than a year ago thanks to falling fuel prices and cheaper utility bills

December’s increase in discretionary spending was the biggest since November 2009, according to the latest Asda Income Tracker.read


SSE cuts gas bills 4.1% but only from May and says no rise to July 2016

The reduction, which will save a typical household customer £28 a year, will only take effect on April 30, much later than its rivals.read


Give your investment portfolio an MoT as Isa deadline nears

Financial advisers are urging investors to ensure their portfolios are in good shape before putting more money into markets. Scott and Hayley Sanderson (pictured) are keen Isa investors.read


'I get an alert on better rates': £700 billion rip-off accounts face big probe on poor returns

We ask whether customers will profit from a proposed shake-up of the savings market. Sue Jarvis likes to keep on top of her savings deals and actively switches when a better rate comes along.read


SMALL CAP SHARE IDEAS: Indian wind power firm Mytrah Energy expects to double capacity

By the end of the 2015 Mytrah Energy will be generating 750 megawatts of wind power and expects to double that capacity shortly afterward.read


'The taxman's own tax credit calculator gave me incorrect information': Benefits helpline makes callers wait for over an HOUR...and that costs £24 if you ring from a mobile

The tax office says it is trying to sort the problem but claimants are reporting delays to speak to an adviser, as well as being cut off without explanation after a long wait. Gemma Cragg had problems.read


Pension firms told to alert people to pitfalls of freedom reforms

Firms must alert workers about the tax risks and question them about health and lifestyle choices and marital status in 'direct and simple language', says the FCA.read


Pension freedom expected to boost cruise holiday bookings

From April 6, the over-55s will be able to draw on all or part of their pensions as a lump sum, rather than being forced to buy an annuity. Cruise companies are hoping to win a healthy slice of the cash.read


Islington Council's £96-a-year diesel tax on the cars it encouraged people to buy

Islington pushed people to buy diesel cars since 2007 with emission-based residents parking permits. Now it has whacked them with an extra £96 for doing what it wanted.read


Easy way to buy-to-let: Rosie Millard says a new-build flat can be a winner

An investment flat is worth the risk - provided you get your sums right, says Rosie Millard...and in my experience, the new build has many advantages.read


The contactless trick to save money on the tube in London and avoid paying more than a weekly travelcard

I have found out that there is not just a daily cap on contactless fares but also a weekly cap, so I shouldn't pay more than a weekly travelcard. Is this true?read


Are pensioner bonds selling out faster than NS&I anticipated?

Last Thursday, pensioner bonds – officially known as +65 Guaranteed Growth Bonds – launched to much fanfare. But NS&I now won't give us an update to how many have been sold.read


Can I give my share of my father's estate in his will to my children instead?

I don't need the money and would rather that my children had the money to help them. Can I turn down the bequest in the will, or do I have to accept it and pass it on myself?read


I told Halifax I transfer money to my son in Ireland - so why does it block them as 'suspicious'?

I make two payments every month to Ireland - one to my son and one to his landlord. However, Halifax keep flagging them up as suspicious meaning I have to call up each time. Why?read


Five steps to clear your debt for less and fix your finances

If you have existing debts on high rates - or just want to get your debts cleared - here is our five-step plan to fix your finances in 2015.read


50 ways to save money....

This is Money's top 50 – updated – money-saving tips may appear light-hearted but are deadly serious.read


Pick the best (and cheapest) investment Isa platform

Choosing the right DIY platform is crucial but a wealth of choice and changes to charges have left many investors scratching their heads. We pick some of the best.read


World's cheapest and most expensive stock markets: CAPE, price-to-book and PE

We highlight the world’s cheapest and most expensive stock markets, measured on three popular valuation tools and where the UK sits.read


Fund and trust ideas for first time and cautious investors

If you are new to investing then the huge number of funds and investment trusts on offer can be confusing. Fortunately, This is Money's experts have some ideas to get you started.read


ISA INVESTING TIPS: Fund and trust ideas for income investors

Income investing can let you draw on your portfolio or reinvest dividends to build solid growth over time. Our experts give their fund and investment trust recommendations.read


ISA INVESTING TIPS: Emerging market funds and investment trusts

If you're looking to add some flair to your investing Isa with emerging markets, This is Money's experts have some ideas to get you startedread


When will UK interest rates rise?

It's been a big week. Inflation has dropped to just 0.5 per cent, hawks have stopped calling for rate hikes and eurozone money-printing has been announced.read


This is Money's five favourite best buy Isas

We pick our five favourite cash Isas for savers. This is essential Isa reading and is kept up-to-date throughout the yearread


House prices: What to expect - news and predictions

The traditional pre-Christmas drop in asking prices has been far more pronounced than usual, according to Rightmove. We look at the outlook for house prices.read


Five of the best current accounts to get more from your bank

How hard does your bank account work for you? Here's our pick of the best accounts to make your money work harder, cut down on fees, or get free stuff.read


Ten tips for buy-to-let

For many buy-to-let looks an attractive income investment in a time of low rates and stock market volatility. Read our top ten buy-to-let tipsread


What next for mortgage rates?

Homeowners can fix for two years at just 1.29 per cent and up to ten years at less than 3 per cent. We highlight the best mortgage deals and look at whether it is time to fix.read


Best paid UK jobs 2014 Compare your pay to the national average

The influence of financial services on the economy is spelled out again as City brokers steal top spot in this year’s official list of highest earners.read