Dragons Den star brings cast to tears in emotional pitch – ‘This is everything’ | Personal Finance | Finance

Mr Chew was seeking £50,000 for 20 percent of his condiment company, Mak Tok’s Authentic Chilli Pastes. As the last season of Dragons’ Den has come to a close, it’s interesting to look over previous years to explore emotional pitches throughout the years. Mak Tok’s Authentic Chilli Pastes has an estimated net worth of £500,000 today, according More...

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Mum of two explains how she turned £20 into a £5million business | Personal Finance | Finance

Ramona turned her houmous into a multi-million pound business (Image: RAMONA’S) Ramona, now 44, was working as a computer engineer when she decided on a career change in 2004. Little did she know she’d More...

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Investec bank offers five percent interest on one year fixed savings account | Personal Finance | Finance

Investec Bank plc is offering the highest returns to savers looking to put away money for at least one year. The bank has increased the rate on its 1-Year Fixed Rate Saver. The account has earned an “excellent” More...

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‘Remortgage lottery’ for 1.3 million after latest rate hike dilemma | Personal Finance | Finance

More than a million homeowners are trapped in a “remortgage ­lottery” caused by rising interest rates, experts said yesterday. The dilemma affects around ­­ 1.3 million people nearing the end of fixed-rate More...

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Pensioner overcharged hundreds of pounds for energy as rates billed wrong way round | Personal Finance | Finance

A pensioner was overcharged hundreds of pounds for her energy bills as her supplier was charging the higher day rate and the lower off-peak rate the wrong way round. Neil Cowan, from Blythe, appeared on BBC More...

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Everyone’s talking about a house price crash. How scared should we be? | Personal Finance | Finance

Money markets went crazy yesterday, after April’s inflation figure came in far higher-than-expected at 8.7 percent. Traders were particularly worried about core inflation, which climbed from 6.2 percent in More...

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Energy bills to fall at last for 27 million households as Ofgem announces new price cap | Personal Finance | Finance

Ofgem has announced the new energy price cap will be £2,074, based on typical use, from July 1. It means around 27 million households are set for a modest drop in energy bills this summer. The Ofgem price More...

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UK pensions reform could unlock £4.6trillion to boost British economy and improve returns | Personal Finance | Finance

UK pension reform could uncover a £4.6trillion investment (Image: GETTY) Changing Britain’s pensions system could provide vital funding for the British economy to provide better returns for pensioners More...

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Government had to borrow £25bn in April as inflation wreaks havoc in UK | City & Business | Finance

The Government borrowed more than £25billion last month as inflation left the UK economy in shambles, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) found. Public sector borrowing hit £25.6billion in April 2023, More...

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Yorkshire Building Society offers market-leading interest on easy access ISA | Personal Finance | Finance

While savings interest rates grow increasingly competitive month-on-month, Britons are being urged to keep an eye on the market to ensure they’re investing in the best deals. Yorkshire Building Society is More...