Greece debt deal in crisis as IMF quits Brussels talks and EU accuses Tsipras of 'gambling'

IMF quits Greece debt talks in shock announcement citing major differences 

Negotiations between Greece and its creditors have hit an impasse as the International Monetary Fund broke off talks in Brussels yesterday citing major differences. The shock IMF announcement that it was leaving the talks came after the European Union insisted Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras stop 'gambling' and make a decision to avoid a default.

'Don't sell RBS off on cheap like gold': Analysts warn against repeating Gordon Brown's mistake of getting a poor price for UK's gold reserves

Analysts warn against The Treasury risks repeating the decision to sell off the UK's gold reserves if it sells off RBS on the cheap, after more than £431m was added to the state-backed lender.

Classic car lovers snap up everything from a Rolls Royce, to a Skoda convertible and a 1940s London bus, as entire motor museum goes under the hammer

Buyers snap up classic cars as entire Stondon motor museum is auctioned

NEW Iconic cars on offer when the Stondon Museum collection was sold ranged from an Aston Martin Lagonda, to a Rover SD1 police car, and Ford Model T. But buyers could also pick up some even more exotic items, including a former Russian Army Soviet 4x4 Amphibious Battle Support Vehicle and a 1948 AEC Regent III RT London bus.

The stamp duty postcode lottery: Homebuyers in the South West benefit most from changes saving £5k on average

UPDATED The South West has seen the biggest benefit from stamp duty band changes that came into force last December - highlighting the property tax postcode lottery.

Ocado develops ground-breaking 'humanoid' robots that could replace human workers in warehouses

Online retailer Ocado is developing robots that could replace human workers, by carrying objects, passing tools to their flesh and blood colleagues and helping clean up.

Pensions bill 'a threat to UK surplus': Office for Budget Responsibility warns Osborne spending on ageing population will push Britain back into red without further cuts 

The Office for Budget Responsibility warned ministers could be forced to abandon the 'triple lock' which pushes up the value of pensions if they want to stay out of the red in the coming decades.

Nissan brings 300 jobs to Sunderland as part of £250m investment in the UK 

Three hundred staff are being recruited at Sunderland's Nissan factory as it prepares to begin producing its upmarket sport utility vehicle, the Infiniti Q30.

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FTSE LIVE: Footsie seen opening weaker as Greek crisis worries continue following talks walk-out by IMF team

FTSE LIVE: Footsie falls back with European markets on Greek worries

NEW Spreadbetters see the FTSE 100 index opening around 26 points lower at 6820, retreating after a 16 points rally yesterday. The International Monetary Fund's surprise decision to leave negotiations in Brussels yesterday and fly home because of major differences with Athens has puzzled investors.

Two more years of woe for Big Four supermarkets following fierce price war with the discounters

Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Asda could lose 4 per cent of their market share as Aldi and Lidl become more powerful, warned credit rating agency Moody's.

Ryanair to fight CMA's 'ridiculous' decision over order to force the airline to reduce its stake in rival Aer Lingus

Budget airline Ryanair has labelled the Competition and Markets Authority's final order to force it to reduce its stake in rival Aer Lingus as 'ridiculous' and has vowed to pursue another appeal.

Sainsbury's Mike Coupe avoids long term jail sentence in Egypt after being acquitted of charges connected to failed deal

Sainsbury's chief executive Mike Coupe has avoided a long jail term in Egypt after a court acquitted him of all charges connected to a failed business deal.

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch hands eldest son James the reins in lead job at 21st Century Fox 

A shake-up at Rupert Murdoch's empire will see him hand the reins of 21st Century Fox to son James. Analysts said the reshuffle would make it more likely that Fox will sell its 39 per cent stake in Sky.

Less equals more! Mulberry bags more customers by ditching strategy of going more upmarket 

The luxury brand (up 2 p at 907p) insists it is back in vogue after ditching its strategy of going more upmarket - an idea which resulted in the firm posting a string of profit warnings.

Who pays the most to park in their own street? Birmingham and Manchester are most expensive areas in parking permit postcode lottery

Birmingham and Manchester are most expensive areas in parking permit postcode lottery

The most expensive boroughs where to park are Manchester and Birmingham, where the council charges up to £750 for an annual resident parking permit. At the other end of the spectrum is South Ayrshire, in Scotland, where the council issues the permit for just 50p a year and West Dumbarton, also in Scotland, where it is free.

Property prices set to rise 25% in five years: Housing market in supply crisis as homes for sale plunge to lowest level for 37 years

An 'acute shortage of supply' continues to push UK house prices up, with surveyors expecting prices to rise by 25 per cent in the next five years, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said.

SIMON LAMBERT: Nationwide's decision is shocking.... it has raised my savings rate

Nationwide's decision is shocking.... it's raised my savings rate

Savers have suffered years of cuts and weasel word excuses as banks and building societies have raised margins. To give Nationwide some credit, this little rate hike highlighted in my letter is now a move in the right direction. Could it be a sign we've seen the bottom?

How much can you afford when buying a home? Fulfil your property dream without overstretching

Successfully buying a home isn't about getting the biggest mortgage possible, it is also vital to avoid overstretching.

Should I be using ETFs instead of mutual tracker funds - and will I be able to hold them in my Isa and Sipp if I do?  

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I have heard I could cut costs by using ETFs - exchange traded funds. Is that right, and would I be able to hold them in my ISA and pension to keep my saving tax efficient?

If food inflation is negative - why is the price of a pint of beer still going up like the clappers? ADRIAN LOWERY blames the New Beards...

If food inflation is negative – why are beer prices still soaring?

It's one of the classic cases of business taking something that was enjoying a renaissance and marketing it back to us at inflated prices as a lifestyle choice. Except this time in league, ironically, with bearded hipsters on fixed-gear bicycles. In fact they are the marketing executives - as in the case of pretend punks, BrewDog.

Rugby fans have forked out an average £325 on World Cup 2015 tickets - and 98% have stuck it on a credit card

There are 99 days to go until the Rugby World Cup 2015 is held in England and Wales, and eager fans have spent a sizeable chunk of money on tickets, exclusive data shows.

When should you start drawing the state pension? How delaying for just a year could net you £10,000

Delaying your state pension for just a year could net you £10k

People reaching official retirement age before next April get a 10.4 per cent boost to their future income for each year they put off taking the state pension. If you defer for just one year, that works out at £410 extra annually or £10,100 if you live for 24 and a half years beyond your state pension age. If you can afford to postpone for seven years, your state pension will be £1,640 higher a year or £40,300 altogether, according to a study by Fidelity Worldwide Investment.

I booked tickets for One Direction at the front of the stadium - so why have I been allocated seats at the back? 

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I booked tickets for my daughter in the Yellow zone where all her friends planned to be. But when the tickets arrived they were for the Blue zone at the back of the arena.

I'm going to Madrid this weekend - just when Spanish air traffic controllers are going on strike. Will I get compensation if my flights are cancelled or delayed? 

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If we are not allowed to fly and our whole trip is cancelled, will we get our money back? Will we get compensation if we end up spending hours in Heathrow and Madrid airports?

Savers baffled by new rule that lets you claim up to £5,000 in interest tax free: here's how to work out if you are eligible...

Can you claim up to £5,000 savings interest tax free?

Savers are baffled by a new tax rule that came into effect in April. This lets you earn up to £5,000 in savings interest without paying any tax. But how much of this allowance you can claim depends on the source of your income - it's the split between your savings and non-savings income that counts.

BT takes battle to Sky by offering free European football to its own TV customers

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The former telecoms monopoly won the rights from Sky for the Champions League and Europa Cup tournaments after paying £897million.

Vodafone launches its first ever home broadband service with prices starting at £5 a month

The move will pit Vodafone against rivals already offering packaged internet and phone deals such as BT and Virgin Media.

How safe is it to pay for shopping on your iPhone? We explain how the new contactless Apple Pay service works

How safe is it to pay for shopping on your iPhone? We explain how Apple Pay service works

Tech giant Apple has launched a service that turns your mobile phone into a wallet. Instead of carrying around credit and debit cards, all you'll need at the till is an iPhone that uses thumbprint technology. As a result, the Apple Pay service, which was unveiled on Monday and launches next month, has been dubbed the 'credit card killer'. So how does it work and is it safe?

Drivers now need a special code to hire a car on holiday - here's how to get one and how the new system will work

Drivers now need a special code to hire a car on holiday after paper licences were

The paper counterpart to the driving licence has just been scrapped. This means that anyone hiring a car on their summer holiday will have to jump through some new hoops before driving away their vehicle. We explain how it will actually work and what you must do.

The Investing Show: Why Buffett-style value investing beats the market & the shares that move the Footsie

Investing Show: Why Buffett-style value investing beats the marke

Value investor Tim Price reveals why he believes buying quality at good prices is the key to investing success, in the latest episode of the Investing Show. We also discuss the shares that have the power to move the FTSE 100 and how the market rates them and their dividends, along with the prospect for supermarkets and a surprise finding on who the best investors are.

Maureen's £2,400 bill for care in a Spanish hospital: Tourists hit with huge bills as travel firms send them to private clinics

Maureen's £2,400 bill for care in a Spanish hospital

Money Mail has been bombarded with complaints from holidaymakers who have found themselves unable to use their free European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) in Spain. Peter and Maureen Barnett had to pay £2,432 when Maureen got pneumonia during a family Christmas break in Malaga last year.

Ditch your broadband or mobile deal when you want: Ofcom hands power to customers to switch providers without unfair penalties

Contracts will have to be 'clear and fair with no hidden charges or lock-ins', according to Ofcom (chief Sharon White pictured). The intervention will ease the frustrations of millions of customers.

ASK TONY: I bumped into another car and now fear I'm the victim of a scam

ASK TONY: I bumped into another car and now fear I'm the victim of a scam

We appeal to you as honest pensioners who attempted to alert LV= about a suspected scam from an incident involving my car and a Mercedes-Benz. Parked between two cars, on manoeuvring out of the tight space, my car touched the Mercedes with little impact. The police inspected both cars and observed there was 'no visual damage' to either.

Can I write off 75% of the loans I took in 1988 through the Individual Voluntary Arrangement?

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My wife and I each took out a personal loan with Barclays for £1,000 in 1988. I've been shocked to find I still owe more than £7,000.

Why doesn't Halifax let me replace my wife as the signatory of my son's account unless I pay £2,000 for a Court of Protection letter?

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My son has severe learning difficulties, so my wife operated a joint Halifax savings account with him. It currently holds about £4,000. This worked well, but in January she passed away.

Now you can make crime pay - by investing in firms protecting us all from internet hackers

Now you can make crime pay - by investing in firms protecting us all from internet hackers

Every second, 15 people in the world have their identity or personal details stolen online. The number of these cyber attacks is rising by 47 per cent every year, costing businesses and individuals billions. Firms currently spend £42billion protecting themselves against data theft - and this is set to almost double to £78billion by 2017. So why not join the expert investors making money from this vital industry?

Are you still paying to rent that BT handset? Customers warned of unnecessary charges

The twin handset BT Aura 1500 gives plenty of bang for your buck with a facility like 60 minute answer machine, a 250  name memory, a top speaker phone and long distance range for chatting away over a Pimm?s in the garden for £69.99.

Today, handsets cost as little as £10, so continuing to rent a phone is, for most, not cost effective.

Mobile phone customers charged up to £20 to unlock handset to move to a different network

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Vodafone charges its customers £19.99 to unlock a phone during the first 12 months of the contract, but nothing after that.

Economy on the up after disappointing start to 2015 as British GDP rises 0.6 per cent

Economy on the up after disappointing start to 2015 as British GDP rises 0.6 per cent

The figures, from the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR), suggest the recovery has picked up pace again following growth of just 0.3 per cent in the first quarter of the year. NIESR, which is forecasting growth of 2.5 per cent for the year as a whole, said it expects the Bank of England to start raising interest rates in the first quarter of 2016.

Mulberry profits tumble 74% but luxury handbag maker says plan to lower prices is starting to pay off

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The previous unsuccessful strategy took its toll with profit tumbling 74 per cent to £4.5million for the year to April.

MARKET REPORT: Mortgage Advice Bureau viewed as juicy prospect

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Founder Peter Brodnicki banked a tasty £13million when shares of Derby-based Mortgage Advice Bureau floated on AIM at 160p in November.

Sainsbury's shoppers are returning following price-cutting initiative, says chief executive Mike Coupe

Sainsbury's shoppers are returning following price-cutting initiative, says chief

A confident outlook from chief executive Mike Coupe offset a 2.1 per cent fall in underlying sales for the 12 weeks to June 6, sending shares up 11.3p to 260.3p. While in line with expectations, the fall was worse than the 1.1 per cent drop seen this time last year. Investors took heart from growth in the volume of goods sold and the number of items shoppers had placed in their baskets, which Coupe said might be seen as a turning point in years to come.

Oligarchs at war: Russian tycoons with homes in London in court clash over mining firm

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One, the owner of the second largest house in the capital after Buckingham Palace, is Andrei Guryev. The other, Alexander Gorbachev, is a political exile in the UK.

Bank of England Governor Mark Carney victim of Canadian art sale scam

Bank of England governor Mark Carney as he and the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) have found themselves at odds over why a probe into liquidity auctions by the Bank was kept secret for nearly four months. 

PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Wednesday March 11, 2015. Mr Carney said the Bank was advised by the agency to keep the probe under wraps when it referred the claims in November. See PA story CITY Bank. Photo credit should read: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire.

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The deal, which included a 10 per cent discount, was brokered by Canadian television presenter Evan Solomon who has interviewed Mr Carney several times and referred to him as 'the Guv'.

Cutting flight tax would create 61,000 jobs and help Britain soar, finds report

Cutting flight tax would create 61,000 jobs and help Britain soar, finds report

The report from auditors PwC and BATA was commissioned by British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair and Virgin Atlantic. It found the abolition of the tax would lift GDP by around 0.5 per cent in the first year. APD is charged on all passenger flights from UK airports and was introduced in the November 1993 Budget, and the rates have regularly increased.

Shareholders in HSBC 'shrug their shoulders' as lender cuts 8,000 jobs

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In an eagerly anticipated update to investors, Europe's biggest bank revealed thousands of staff will pay the price for its misfiring performance.

Powerful aerospace, defence and security trade body ADS Group opposes EU exit

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A survey of the lobby group's 900-plus members showed 73 per cent think the EU is positive for them and 86 per cent want to stay in Europe.

Weak euro is a boon as profits soar for world's largest clothing retailer Inditex

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It makes more of its products in the EU and rivals have suffered because they buy from suppliers in Asia who expect to be paid in the dollar, which is strong against the euro.

Standard Chartered's Bill Winters impresses investors with financial and ethical pledges

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On his first day as chief executive, he told his 87,000 staff he expects to have a plan to raise capital and cut out waste.

Will Tories close the 'salary sacrifice' loophole giving popular pension perk to low and middle earners?

Will Tories close the 'salary sacrifice' loophole in the Budget?

'Salary sacrifice' schemes are a nice little earner for many workers and their employers, but if you aren't already signed up it might soon be too late. Arrangements like this are essentially a legal way to dodge National Insurance payments. Employers allow staff to take a supposed 'pay cut', but the money gets ploughed into their pension or put towards some other benefit like childcare instead, and both sides pay less NI as a result.

Energy giant Scottish Power tops the complaints list followed by Npower

File photo dated 04/09/2006 of a gas hob as the rising cost of utility bills is expected to push the official rate of inflation to a three-year high. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Tuesday September 13, 2011. Economists predict the consumer prices index (CPI) measure of inflation for August will rise to 4.6%, up from 4.4% the previous month. That would be its highest level since September 2008 when it hit 5.2%. Scottish Power and British Gas raised their gas tariffs in the month, by 19% and 18% respectively, alongside big increases for electricity, helping to add to the squeeze in household incomes already hit by rising food and fuel costs. See PA story ECONOMY Inflation. Photo credit should read: Rui Vieira/PA Wire

Latest figures from the independent Energy Ombudsman show that in the first three months of this year Scottish Power customers lodged 8,840 complaints - 173 per every 100,000 of its customers.

Small businessman wins £44,500 from taxman after persuading court his 'Snugglebundl' invention should be VAT exempt

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Small business owner Mike Edwards has won a £44,500 payout from HMRC following a two-year battle over whether his Snugglebundl baby-lifting wrap is exempt from VAT.

Homebuyers and owners get best deals ever on mortgages as price war takes average rate to record low of 3.01%

During the first quarter, the average interest rate on a home loan fell to 3.01 per cent, down from 3.26 per cent in the final quarter of 2014.

Savings in the fast lane: New best buy easy-access savings account is offered by... French car manufacturer Renault

Savings in the fast lane: New best buy easy-access savings account is offered by... French

A new best buy easy-access savings account has driven to the top of the independent This is Money tables and it comes from French car manufacturer Renault. It has launched a dedicated savings bank in Britain named RCI Bank. It already offers similar accounts in Austria, France and Germany in the last few years.

I'm getting lots of interest in my start-up from abroad. When should I expand overseas? And what's the best way to do this?

When should I expand overseas? And what's the best way to do this?

There are lots of things to think about when it comes to expanding your business overseas. Start-up expert Chris Lamontagne, who recently headed up overseas expansion of his own firm, gives some top tips.

Drivers' fury as DVLA website crashes on first day after rule change that requires motorists to generate a code every time they want to hire a car 

DVLA website crashes on first day after car hire rule change

New rules abolishing the old paper part of UK driving licences mean drivers must get a unique code if they want to hire a car. The changes were introduced today, but motorists attempting to get a code from the DVLA have reported problems with the agency's website. Many have taken to Twitter to complain that the website is not loading, or has crashed midway through the process leaving them unable to get their code.

UK retail sales flat in May as fashion stores are hit by lack of sustained sunny weather but food sales improve

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Total retail sales were up 1.1 per cent in May compared to a year earlier, when they had risen 2 per cent, according to the latest Retail Sales Monitor by the British Retail Consortium and KPMG.

Chancellor George Osborne will struggle to hit budget aims, claims ratings agency Moody's

Chancellor George Osborne, arrives at No.10 Downing Street for a National Security Council meeting.

The group also warned that an exit from the European Union would damage the economy and could lead to a cut to the country's credit rating.

NatWest is pulling the plug on my Your Points credit card rewards  - is it allowed to do that and can customers fight back?

Is NatWest allowed to pull the plug on my credit card rewards?

I got a letter yesterday informing that the NatWest Your Points incentive scheme is to be terminated. It is a great scheme where NatWest credit card holders register for the scheme and get a point for every £1 spend via their credit cards. Is there any way to fight back?

Estate agent Foxtons risks a legal bill as high as £42MILLION after charging a landlord £616 to change a light fitting

Foxtons used a subcontractor called Maintenance1st to do the work. Dr Chris Townley was billed £550 plus £66 VAT, but he later found that the subcontractor had charged much less.

The great £2bn pensions cash-in... but fears mount that fifty-somethings splashing out on cars and boats will be short in old age 

The great £2bn pensions cash-in... savers rush to get retirement pots

Millions of pounds have been spent on home improvements, exotic holidays, expensive cars and even speedboats, under new rules giving savers the freedom to do splash their savings.

Morrison's slashes price of basics again as supermarket war and rise of budget rivals drives down costs for shoppers

Four pints of semi-skimmed British milk will be 11 per cent lower at 89p, a dozen free range eggs are now cut to £1.69 and butter to 88p from 95p.

Aldi snaps at heels of Britain's top five supermarkets as retail experts blame 'snooty' retailers for underestimating the newcomer

The German discount retailer has seen a surge in popularity and will have more than 600 British stores by Christmas, with turnover expected to top £6billion this year.

TONY HETHERINGTON: I've worked at Royal Mail for 14 years and have never been allowed to join the pension scheme

TONY HETHERINGTON: I've worked at Royal Mail for 14 years and never been allowed to join

I have been employed by Royal Mail for about 14 years but have never been allowed to join the pension scheme. I am hoping something can be done before I retire.

Should you be banking with Harrods or Punjab National Bank? Challenger banks offer savers the best returns on their cash

Don't be shy: Challenger banks offer a brave new world for savers 

Savers hunting for the best returns on their money are wasting their time with many household names such as Barclays, Halifax or Nationwide Building Society. To get the top rates, savers need to brave the world of lesser-known overseas banks or small UK providers that now dominate the 'best-buy' tables for fixed-rate savings.

TONY HETHERINGTON: My water meter has been left stuck in the pipeline for a year - what can I do? 

I am a pensioner living alone and using very little water, so I decided in March last year that a water meter would make sense. Months later, I still don't have it.

SALLY HAMILTON: Fix your mortgage before the lenders' limbo dance comes to a halt and rates are no longer falling

For those who think like me - or even those that don't but want certainty about how much they pay to their lender each month - then a low-cost fixed rate mortgage is the way to go.

'We paid £12k just for a signature': Flat owners must keep track of years left on their lease - and act fast before it slips below 80

Flat owners gain value on home with new lease of life 

Owners of leasehold flats need to keep track of a crucial number - how many years they have left on their lease - and to act fast to extend it before it slips below 80. The number of years left can prove crucial at the point of selling or remortgaging as a leasehold property theoretically gives owners the right to live there for only a limited time. Paul Benamor's lease extension cost him and his sister £12,000.

Consumers splash out despite recent slowdown led by spending on hotels, bars and hairdressers

As retailers battle to engage consumers online and on the high-street, face-to-face sales saw the strongest rate of increased spending, rising at an annual rate of 3.2 per cent last month.

CBI cuts UK growth forecast as it warns EU referendum and Greek crisis pose threat to future growth

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The business organisation said it now expects the economy to expand by 2.4 per cent this year, instead of 2.7 per cent.

From couriers to car clubs: How the power of sharing could help you save money, cut costs and share the love

From couriers to car clubs: How the power of sharing could help you save money, cut costs

A rapidly expanding personal marketplace - where people deal directly with each other to save or make money on anything from renting cars to speaking on a mobile phone - is expected to be worth £230billion a year in a decade. Here, we explain the latest developments in the world of 'people power' and how you can get involved. Today marks the launch of the first Global Sharing Week - a seven-day campaign to raise awareness of a booming trend that matches individuals who need something with those who can provide it.

Plug-in hybrid car sales are soaring but are they really the future? We a green SUV to the greenest hotel in Britain to find out...

The thought of an eco holiday filled Lee Boyce with dread. But would a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and a trip to Green House Hotel in Bournemouth prove a winning formula?

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50 ways to save money: Simple steps to cut what you spend that could clear your debts or seriously boost your savings

50 ways to save money....

To clear the average national household debt of £13,000 at 6% interest with a monthly repayment of £100 will take around 17 years. There are, however, plenty of simple ways to make significant savings on your regular spending that could clear your debt - or boost your savings - in less than a year. This is Money's top 50 - updated - money-saving tips may appear light-hearted but are deadly serious.

How to choose the best (and cheapest) DIY investing Isa - and our pick of the platforms

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. We also highlight why investing in an Isa makes sense, as it should protect your hopefully growing investments from tax forever.

Revealed: The world's cheapest and most expensive stock markets - and where the UK stands

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

INVESTING TIPS: Fund and trust ideas for beginner and cautious investors

Starting out: Fund tips for beginner or 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.

INVESTING TIPS: Top fund and trust ideas for income investors

Income investing: Dividends can deliver both a healthy boost to long-term growth and a way to earn from your investments.

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.

INVESTING TIPS: Top fund and trust ideas for emerging markets

On the up: Emerging markets such as Brazil are where much of the world's growth is expected to be over future years.

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 started

When will interest rates rise? Deflation arrives but the 'only way is up' for rates, with a May 2016 hike forecast

When will UK interest rates rise?

Figures from the ONS showed negative inflation of 0.1 per cent in April, as the consumer prices index fell slightly year-on-year. A mild dose of deflation is not forecast to change the outlook for rates, however, with inflation expected to soon pick back up again and a late spring 2016 rise on the cards.

Our savings picks: This is Money's five favourite best buy cash Isas for 2015

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

What next for mortgage rates? Fixed rates tumble to as low as 1.09% as homeowners get golden opportunity to lock in

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If you are looking for a mortgage, rates have never been lower. We run the rule over the top deals available and whether now is the time to fix.

Looking for a better bank? This is Money's five of the best current accounts

Best five: which current accounts offer the best perks?

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.

What next for house prices? House prices rise across the UK but London has caught a chill

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House prices are rising across the UK but London has caught a chill - property in the capital remains expensive but prices are slipping back from their peaks. We look at the latest figures.

Ten tips for buy-to-let: the essential advice for property investors

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. Climbing house prices, rising rents and improving mortgage deals are tempting investors - although they will need a big deposit. Read This is Money's top ten buy-to-let tips

Best paid UK jobs 2014: Compare your pay to the national average in the league table of salaries across 350 trades and professions

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. According to the detailed 2014 annual salaries survey, brokers pocketed around 40 times more this year than those at the bottom of the list - the people responsible for keeping children safe on the way to school. Lollipop crossing patrols earned around £3,400.

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£1,000,000 164RC791582 Overseas
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£100,000 73BT506847 East Sussex
£100,000 198FK110801 Derbyshire
£100,000 181PX471387 Bradford
£100,000 129KY401875 Bristol
£100,000 112RR370485 Swansea
£50,000 63YX411084 South Yorkshire
£50,000 220NP065394 Overseas
£50,000 219HQ388251 North Yorkshire
£50,000 209HP596747 Ealing
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