More than 1,000 former members of the British Steel pension scheme who received unsuitable advice from financial advisers accused of “enriching” themselves will receive an […]
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Scam attack on Ukrainian mother exposes flaw in UK bank safeguards
When Russia invaded Ukraine, Alina Bondaranko* agreed to safeguard her brother’s savings. She had arrived in the UK before war broke out; her brother, who […]
Read moreNationwide’s rules left me unable to use my power of attorney
My mother has dementia and now lives in a care home, so I have a power of attorney (POA) to manage her finances. She had […]
Read moreCan we release some money tied up in our current home to use as a deposit on a new one?
Q My wife and I would like to buy a second home to live in while renting out our current property. My sister is in […]
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Christmas parcels: what are the last posting dates and best ways to send?
Send early The rule is simple here. The earlier you send your gifts, the cheaper the service. It is already too late to use Royal […]
Read moreUK homeowners forced to settle for below asking price, Zoopla says
People selling their homes have typically had to settle for below the asking price in recent weeks, according to Zoopla, which is predicting house prices […]
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