December 13, 2025

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The Hunt Family Fund nears £250,000 after December Gold Cup participants add to money raised in charity auctions

Click here to add us to your Google preferred sources or find out more here The fund set up by John Hunt and his daughter Amy in memory of the commentator’s wife Carol and his daughters Hannah and Louise to raise awareness and vital funds for nationwide charities combating violence against women was closing in

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Energy

Octopus Energy and British Gas customers to see £134 savings next year

Octopus Energy and British Gas have confirmed they will pass on government savings to customers from April 2026, with the typical household saving up to £134 on energy bills through new policies removing legacy costs and green levies. Millions of customers will see major savings next year(Image: Getty Images) Several energy companies have outlined their

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Insurance

With holiday travel pricier than ever, should you buy insurance?

Christina Milian on travel must-haves and pet peeves Christina Milian and daughter Violet talk travel must-haves, their biggest pet peeves and why getting places early keeps family trips stress-free. Holiday travel costs are up about 19% this year, with the average trip costing over $8,000. Travel insurance can protect your financial investment against disruptions like

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Tax

Six ways to claim back £5,757 cash from HMRC for Christmas

YOU could get yourself a cash boost in time for Christmas by claiming back tax you’re owed by HMRC. Millions of workers claim back hundreds of pounds of overpaid tax each year. Sign up for the Money newsletter Thank you! You could get hundreds of pounds back from HMRC if you’ve overpaid tax or are

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Insurance

What is third party car Insurance?

Road accidents are among those incidents that even the most cautious drivers cannot fully avoid, and in many cases, a seemingly minor collision can result in significant financial and bodily damage. In such situations, having adequate insurance coverage plays a crucial role in reducing legal and financial pressure. Third party insurance, one of the most

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Tax

Martin Lewis warns of ‘dangers’ of new tax charge for savers

The Government is making several changes to some savings accounts Martin Lewis has warned about a new tax on ISAs(Image: Getty) Consumer advocate Martin Lewis has spoken about a new tax charge set to hit some savers. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced in her Autumn Budget some sweeping changes to ISA tax allowances that will shake

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Can bitcoin bonds fund economic development?

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The writer is an FT contributing editor In early December, the US state of New Hampshire announced what it called the “world’s first bitcoin-backed municipal bond”. Munis — bond issues from American states and cities

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Hedge fund Mason Capital seeks to resolve legal dispute over US gas driller

Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Private equity myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. A hedge fund has offered to buy a large gas driller at the centre of a legal dispute in which a Middle Eastern sovereign wealth fund accused a US private equity group of self-dealing. Mason

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Insurance

Motor Insurance Taskforce published its final report

Motor Insurance Taskforce’s final report, outlining key actions to stabilize and reduce motor insurance premiums for consumers. The Motor Insurance Taskforce (the Taskforce), set up in October 2024, published its final report on 10 December.  The Taskforce, made up of multiple government departments and regulators, was set up with the aim to agree actions

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Cornerstone Insurance pushing digital expansion to meet evolving customer needs – CEO

L-R: Ajibola Liyide, team Lead, Marketing & Corporate Communications, Jafar Elamah, head, Digitisation and Projects, Cordelia Ekeocha, group head, Marketing & Corporate Communications, and Oluwarotimi Adediji, deputy chief Technology Officer, all of Cornerstone Insurance Plc, receiving the NiTA Awards 2025 in Lagos Cornerstone Insurance Plc says it remains focused on expanding its digital footprint and

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