We break down recent DWP figures which show just how much Britons have saved - and the number of people with nothing to fall back on. It reveals how many people have more than £500,000 salted away and just how popular Premium Bonds are with different age groups.

A Grade II-listed tower in Boughton, Northampton, is going up for auction with a guide price of £225,000 to £250,000. The converted eighteenth century Hawking Tower was built as a folly by the Second Earl of Strafford and Wentworth. Its construction was mentioned in a letter to Whig politician and author, Horace Walpole, in 1756.

Apple was particularly badly hit as Donald Trump imposed crushing tariffs on China, where most iPhones are made. And Vietnam, where Apple now makes AirPods, iPads and Apple Watches, has been hit with a tariff rate of 46 per cent. The tariffs could lead to the price of an iPhone rising by up to 43 per cent, meaning the most expensive iPhone would cost $2,300 (£1,785), up from $1,599 (£1,240) today.

Mortgage rates look set to fall over the coming weeks according to a key metric, after Donald Trump's tariff announcements led to predictions of faster interest rate cuts. In response to Trump's tariff announcements on Wednesday, markets are now forecasting three further interest rate cuts this year by the Bank of England.

Not for the last time, for sure, President Trump has sent the world into a frenzy like one of those wooden or plastic spinning tops we were given for Christmas as youngsters. Be it east or west, Europe or the UK, Trump's imposition of tariffs on countries far and wide has caused widespread consternation and indignation. So, here's what you must do to protect your pension.

The end of the tax year is this Saturday and that means there's just days to sort your Isa or pension out before the deadline and save on tax. If you've already done everything you need to do, then I salute you but if you've left it to the last minute, I'd highly recommend not leaving it any longer. Here's what you need to know.

Ahead of Isa deadline day, the mood is apprehensive rather than anticipatory, following US President Donald Trump's unveiling of his tariff plan on Wednesday. This Make America Wealthy Again measure has shrunk the value of many existing stocks and shares Isas. Some investors, dismayed by the turmoil, are wondering whether to make last-minute use of this tax year's Isa allowance. Other investors will, in the next few days, open their 2025-26 Isas, but choose the safety of cash. But is this the right approach? Or is this the moment to stop doomscrolling through your portfolio?

Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs have rocked the global economy, sending stock markets tumbling and countries trying to work out how they should respond. We explain what the tariffs mean, what the impact could be on British businesses and consumers and what they mean for you.

Donald Trump's liberation day has sparked panic across financial markets as investors weigh the implications of fresh tariffs for the global economy. Trump has announced tariffs on imports to the US from the UK - but what goods travel the other way, and what tariffs do we charge?

In October 2024, I ordered a winter coat for my son from Sports Direct, costing £32.99. It didn't fit, so I started a return with the courier, Evri. I printed off the label and took it to the drop-off locker to be sent back. But Sports Direct then got in touch in November to say it never arrived. I've been contacting both to try and get my money back, but have had no luck. To make matters worse, I called Evri in January to follow up and was charged £53.27 for a 20-minute phone call.

When dad-of-two Matthew Pollen from North London realised he had been handed a CCJ without his knowledge, he undertook the painful task of getting it removed. As a result of his stressful experience, he has set up ChallengeCCJ, where those who find themselves in a similar boat can either use a free template to challenge the debt marker - or pay £50 to most of the legwork done for them.

On Wednesday, Trump unveiled his 'reciprocal tariffs' to tackle a trade deficit, with the UK facing the lowest possible tariff of 10%, while the EU is facing a 20% levy. Blick Rothenberg said the imposition of 10% tariffs on UK exports are adding to the 'perfect storm' facing British businesses.

Estate agent Hamptons has crunched the latest Office for National Statistics data and revealed that one area in Lancashire has seen prices rise 12% year-on-year. Conversely, two areas in London have seen values fall more than 17% in that time. Nine out of the 10 local authorities with the biggest house price growth are in the midlands, north of England or Scotland, with only one area in the south of England featuring on the list.

Automotive magazine What Car? said these cars are being listed for 14% below typical average used prices, presenting huge value for money to buyers. While leases via the scheme typically last for three to five years, there are presently attractively-priced one and two-year old ex-Motability EVs on the market due to a massive surge in the number of EVs leased via the scheme in the past 18 months.

Topping up your pension ahead of the tax year end deadline can be a winning strategy all round if you can afford it, explain money experts. Here's what you need to know if you are looking at whether to add to your retirement fund by the 5 April deadline.

However, smaller firms 'can't necessarily afford' to take on apprentices, Sue Partridge said, due to 'the way things are structured' with the apprenticeship levy, a 0.5 per cent tax on the pay bill of employers with an annual wage bill of over £3 million. Many firms have said the levy can only be used on specific types of training and they find they cannot access the cash. Partridge, who joined Airbus as an apprentice in 1989 as the only woman in a cohort of 100, said: 'Thousands apply to our apprentice schemes. If we could pass some of these high calibre candidates to others that could be a win-win.'

There is still time to take advantage of the current special deal to buy top-ups going all the way back to 2006, not only the last six years. The Government has an online tool allowing you to check if it is worth the money to plug gaps in your records, and if so make a purchase on the spot. If you are in any doubt whatsoever, you can log a callback request NOW to discuss your situation with DWP staff. Find the key links and read our countdown guide here...

The housing market is now at a crossroads - prices could keep drifting upwards, or they might correct. We just don't know. High-end London housing stock has been plummeting for years. A house in Golders Green Club (bottom right)has struggled to sell while an Eaton Place property (left) was home to Fleetwood Mac star Christine McVie (inset) has also had its price slashed.

Savers could be in for a nasty surprise. HMRC is responsible for collecting what tax savers owe on the interest they have earned. But documents quietly released with the Chancellor's Spring Statement last week reveal it has not been doing a great job. Savers have been let off the hook to the tune of hundreds of millions of pounds every year. As HMRC gets its house in order - and plays catch up - savers could face some ugly bills. Here's what's happening - and what you can do now to protect yourself.

John Lydon, frontman of 1970s punk band Sex Pistols, still tours with his post-punk group Public Image Ltd. The singer and songwriter, 69, took part in I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here in 2004, but walked out halfway through. He now lives in Malibu, California, and tells Dan Moore about his humble beginnings in Holloway, north London, where he owns a second home that he used to share with Nora, his wife of more than 40 years, who died in 2023 after a long struggle with dementia.

We booked a £3,935 holiday to Lanzarote via travel firm TUI for me, my 78-year-old husband and our granddaughter. But when we arrived at the check-in desk on December 30 last year, I was shocked and upset to be told my passport wasn't valid as it was more than ten years old. I had only just returned from a trip to France with no problem a few days before.

A drone has been buzzing over my garden and I'm sure it's snooping which makes me furious. What are my rights? Consumer rights lawyer Dean Dunham explains why although most people believe that they own the airspace above their property, they could be surprised.

The Omoda 9 SHS is a self-charging hybrid which can go 700 miles on one tank and will cost £44,900. The latest from China's Chery group it aims to disrupt the UK luxury SUV market as it promises 'everything-as-standard' for a fraction of the price of high-end SUVs already on the market.

Choosing the right DIY platform is crucial but a wealth of choice and a variety of charges can leave investors scratching their heads. We pick some of the best. 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.