Invest £300 Monthly to Beat State Pension, Expert Says
Investing £300 a month in stocks can generate passive income exceeding the UK State Pension, says expert Mark Hartley, with a £315,000 pot needed for £12,547 yearly withdrawals.
Investing £300 a month in stocks can generate passive income exceeding the UK State Pension, says expert Mark Hartley, with a £315,000 pot needed for £12,547 yearly withdrawals.
Thousands of Brits qualify for free air conditioning under Labour's Boiler Upgrade Scheme, offering £7,500 grants for air-to-air heat pumps that cool homes in summer and heat in winter.
Wealth manager Paul Denley says affluent investors ignore volatile summer markets and avoid emotional decisions, while many others make costly mistakes.
Martin Odegaard's £4m annual wages at Arsenal shocked Kieran Tierney, who joked about it in the All or Nothing docuseries. Odegaard now earns £12.48m yearly.
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RecommendedWealth manager Paul Denley explains why wealthy investors avoid reacting to summer market volatility and focus on long-term plans instead of emotional decisions.
A teenage drug dealer was caught with £300 of cocaine after police smelled cannabis from his car. Corey Sutton, 19, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 28 months in a young offenders' institute.
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Tonight's EuroMillions draw offers a £24M jackpot, with at least £1M guaranteed. Results will be posted live. Tickets cost £2.50, available until 7.30pm.
Sky Bet offers new customers enhanced odds of 40/1 for Harry Kane or Erling Haaland to have a shot in the World Cup quarter-final between England and Norway on July 11, 2026.
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Martin Lewis warns that failing to keep financial records could lead to serious trouble with HMRC, which has 'huge powers' to investigate. He advises keeping documents for at least six years, especially for tax purposes.
Pensioners aged 65+ can receive an average of £7,953 per year from annuities, supplementing their state pension, with rates at an 18-year high.
Police investigate £500,000 in donations to Reform UK from Fiona Cottrell, mother of convicted fraudster George Cottrell, over concerns the true source of funds may have been concealed.
A Somerset mum-of-one won £333,333 in the Postcode Lottery weekly Millionaire Street prize. See the full list of winning streets from July 4-10, including 13 in Greater Manchester.
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RecommendedDonors to SNP online fundraisers for IndyRef2 could reclaim double their money, including interest, after funds were spent on party activities, claims KC Roddy Dunlop.
British Gas will give away £4,400 of free electricity for every England goal in the quarter final against Norway, following three winners from the Mexico match.
Eighty National Express bus drivers at Yardley Wood Depot in Birmingham share £108,510.50 EuroMillions prize, thanks to Dennis Houghton's 17-year syndicate.
Brits urged to look for rare 1952 sixpence coin worth £65 or more due to low mintage and historical significance.
Martin Lewis shares 13 pension boosters, including checking NI gaps, tracing lost pots, and increasing contributions to improve retirement income.
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RecommendedA money expert shares a month-by-month plan to save £6k in 2026 by auditing spending, cutting costs, and building a rainy day fund.
Martin Lewis warns on Tesco Bank and M&S Bank credit card offers, advising careful use to avoid financial pitfalls.
Reform UK's finances are under intense scrutiny after a £5m gift to Nigel Farage was reported to the NCA for money laundering concerns, triggering a byelection and raising questions about other transactions.
NS&I urges Premium Bonds holders to check for unclaimed prizes worth nearly £110 million and update their details for the new year.
A UK ticket-holder wins a record £195m EuroMillions jackpot, the biggest National Lottery win ever, surpassing the previous £184m record.
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Survey finds 31% of workers plan to cut spending in 2026, with savings, debt repayment, and pension reviews also top resolutions.
Taxpayers may get refunds for Covid-era IRS penalties after court rulings; file by July 10, 2026.
HMRC pauses child benefit crackdown after 23,500 families wrongly suspended due to flawed Home Office travel data.
Ofgem has issued fresh guidance reminding consumers of strict rules on backbilling, which typically prohibit suppliers from charging for energy used more than 12 months ago if the customer was not properly billed.
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