Are you looking for a family car but aren't tempted by the sometimes expensive and bulky new breed of SUVs? We've picked 10 that should be right up your street - with some you won't expect.

As a pensioner I don't have a huge income and I'm considering asking my daughter if she would give me some money for the days I look after my grandson. But I don't want to offend her, or risk her telling me she'll send my grandson to a nursery instead, so am very wary about doing this.

With surcharges soon to be enforced and more set to come to discourage people from using them in built-up areas, diesel cars have fallen from grace with buyers, with registrations plummeting in recent months. As a result, dealers are starting to accumulate too much stock and are now offering substantial discounts on diesels - so much so that they're working out cheaper to buy than an equivalent model with a petrol engine.

The Government decision jettisons existing legislation which anticipated the increase to 68 happening far later, between 2044 and 2046. The move is bound to disappoint those having to wait longer to retire. But while it has sparked an outcry among detractors, it has also attracted support from some financial  experts who say it makes the state pension fair and affordable. So why the Government has decided to increase the state pension age, and what are the views for and against.

The financial watchdog has sounded the alarm over savers using pension freedoms to move cash to ordinary bank accounts, or into drawdown plans without getting advice. So what's the alternative? We have asked Darius McDermott, director of investment research house FundCalibre, to take a look at where you can invest for a better return. 

The promise of classic cars on show and in action will draw thousands of motoring fans to events across the UK this summer. The eclectic pleasure of the British classic car scene was highlighted by the recent Goodwood Festival of Speed, there are still plenty more events to come and hopefully some more sunshine. We round up ten of the best to visit.

Broadband might be a modern-day necessity, but it doesn't have to break the bank. With so much competition there is no excuse to stay with a provider charging you over the odds or offering patchy service or slow speeds.

The Black Mill has been a landmark in the village of Brant Broughton in Lincolnshire since it was first built in 1840 and is now up for sale with a price tag of £1.2million. It is spread across six floors, offering a unique family home for the price of a one-bedroom flat in a fashionable part of central London.

A fresh state pension rise is now due to happen between 2037 and 2039, after the Government accepted the recommendation of ex-Confederation of British Industry boss John Cridland, who carried out an official review of future state pension age increases. We explain forthcoming changes to the state pension age, so you can find out when you will be allowed to retire.

Mercedes-Benz has revealed its new X-Class - the pick-up truck for the more discerning tradesman or woman, who wants to combine a workhorse with luxury. Mercedes is known for producing some of the most luxurious cars on the market as well as having a fleet of capable commercial vehicles - and its looking to bridge the gap between the two with a pick-up that could prove a sales winner.

In a case that serves as a warning to Britons going abroad, a 28-year-old from Wales has been ordered to pay £25,000 to Thomson, after a court found that she lied about getting sick to claim compensation. Over the past year, tens of thousands of families have submitted sickness claims, often encouraged by law firms promising big payouts - but many are suspected of exaggerating their symptoms.

Stashing your cash in a current account, or several, is a clever way to make the most of your pot. Many accounts paying rates of up to 5 per cent and some even pay interest on more than one account - but it will take some clever account management

The aggressive hedge fund claimed the company's interest in the fertiliser business could be a major error akin to its costly £15bn investment in US shale. Elliott, which recently launched an assault on Dulux owner Akzo Nobel, has been attacking the Anglo-Australian miner since April when it went public with a £35bn overhaul plan.

What a difference 20 years and £75bn makes! Bezos, 53, caused a stir with his macho new look - particularly as it is in such contrast to his previous nerdy appearance when Amazon started out.

My husband died recently before taking his pension and under the new rules I get very little. While investigating my options, by chance I discovered that I am no longer entitled to the full state pension. I have about £100,000 cash from his various pension pots. What can I do with this money to get a decent annual income for my future? I need £15,000 a year.

The Derbyshire town of Belper, pcitured, on the River Derwent, has seen house prices rise by 7.43% since the beginning of the year, according to property website Zoopla. It is followed by the coastal town of Hove, in East Sussex, where values have risen by 7.07 per cent, and the Upper Calder Valley town of Todmorden, in West Yorkshire, which has seen increases of 6.66 per cent.

An inflation surprise was delivered today, but it was one that saw CPI drop to 2.6 per cent rather than rise. The hawks among economists and on the Bank of England rates committee calling for a rise have had the wind taken from beneath their wings by today's fall in inflation. But has inflation peaked, we look at what economists are saying.

Today sees the launch of the new £10 note featuring one of Britain's most famous authors, Jane Austen, which will come out in September. It is the second polymer note to launch in Britain, after the Churchill fiver which came out last September to much fanfare - and it appears Britons want more women featured on their currency. Who would you pick?

Although cash Isas don't currently offer fantastic rates, it is still worthwhile opening one to shield money away from the taxman. Our savings correspondent Lee Boyce picks his five favourite cash Isas for savers in 2017 - essential reading to help you choose a top savings account for your money. This page is kept up-to-date throughout the year - bookmark it for the very latest developments.

House price rises over the next few years will be muted as 'buyers will struggle to pay much more', property website Rightmove warned today. Asking prices of newly-listed homes for sale flat-lined in the month to mid-July, it said, and with the property market cooling and buyers stretched to their limits house prices are no longer likely to rise above inflation.

In our series Money Pit Stop, we ask an investing expert to give one of our readers a free portfolio makeover. Kevin, pictured, is aged 52 and wants to invest £80k, but is undecided over whether to pay off his mortgage now or invest that money too for seven years.

Sports channels are notoriously expensive though, and finding the right package, at the right price can seem impossible. We have done the hard work for you and looked at all of the different packages whether you are a football fanatic or boxing is more your bag.

Tougher lending rules are forcing more homeowners to turn to these loans to fund home improvements, such as extensions, and consolidate debt. Industry figures show a 25 per cent rise in the sums borrowed this way in the three months to the end of May against the same period last year. Property developer Irene Watson and her partner Mark Fairbrother (pictured) took out a second charge mortgage on their home to invest in their business.

Tuition fee rises and a leap in student loan costs have sent university applications plummeting by 4% this year. The Mail on Sunday asks whether worried borrowers already in hock should aim to pay off their loans early - before the interest burden transforms the debt into a six-figure sum. Laura Rettie (pictured) is celebrating making the final payment on her student loan - but it hasn't been easy.

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.

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.

The amount you can save into a pension ultimately depends on what you can afford - but the longer you leave it the more you will need to save. We tend to put ambitious targets on our hoped-for income in retirement and then underestimate how much we will need to set aside to achieve that. So how much should you save?

Worries over debt in the economy have been raised in the latest bank Financial Stability Report in the wake of fresh speculation that interest rates may rise sooner than most expect. The latest MPC meeting led one investment bank, Nomura, to suggest a rate rise could come as soon as August. Economist George Buckley said comments from Bank chief economist Andy Haldane's and the 5-3 split made an early move more likely.

Compare your pay to the national average and see whether your employer treated you to a pay rise in line with the the rest of your profession. Farmers, care and air travel assistants were big winners on the pay scales in 2016. Travel agents, careers advisers and probation officers lost out.