Economy

Car finance mis-selling: How can I claim compensation and am I eligible?

Car finance mis-selling: How can I claim compensation and am I eligible?

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email A highly anticipated Supreme Court judgment on Friday is set to bring clarity to the UK’s car finance commission saga, with millions of motorists potentially due compensation. The ruling follows …

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How to build a care home savings pot

How to build a care home savings pot

Sign up to our free money newsletter for investment analysis and expert advice to help you build wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth Talking about how to pay for care later in life isn’t always easy, which is why planning ahead …

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Six tips to ensure a more financially secure 2026

Six tips to ensure a more financially secure 2026

Sign up to our free money newsletter for investment analysis and expert advice to help you build wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth Though 2026 might seem a distant prospect, the financial decisions made today are pivotal, shaping your economic well-being …

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August 2025 payments dates for benefits and pensions plus cost of living support

August 2025 payments dates for benefits and pensions plus cost of living support

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email For millions across the UK, managing the cost of living remains a daily struggle as rising prices continue to outpace household incomes. Recent research from the Resolution Foundation found that …

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Premium Bonds prize checker: When is August’s draw and have I won?

Premium Bonds prize checker: When is August’s draw and have I won?

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Every month, savers have the chance to win big prizes as the Premium Bonds winning numbers are announced. There are now 24 million people taking part in the government-backed savings …

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UK house prices increase by 0.6% month-on-month in July, says Nationwide

UK house prices increase by 0.6% month-on-month in July, says Nationwide

Sign up to our free money newsletter for investment analysis and expert advice to help you build wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth House prices increased by 0.6% month-on-month on average in July – following a 0.9% monthly fall in June, …

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Business news live: New Nationwide house price data and latest FTSE 100 updates

Business news live: New Nationwide house price data and latest FTSE 100 updates

Business news live – Friday 1 August Good morning and welcome to The Independent’s live business coverage. Coming up, the latest companies news, stock market updates and everything else affecting UK consumers, investors and more. Also coming up is Nationwide’s latest house price data, plus this evening is the outcome of the car finance scandal. Karl Matchett1 August 2025 06:58 …

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Car finance: What is the court case about and what does it mean for me?

Car finance: What is the court case about and what does it mean for me?

Sign up to our free money newsletter for investment analysis and expert advice to help you build wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth The UK’s Supreme Court will give a long-waited judgment in relation to the car finance commission saga on …

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