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Shoppers are preparing for Black Friday by tracking prices and researching products before buying.

Brits fear autumn budget will put pressure on finances

Shops are groaning with Halloween goodies

Plans to slash Halloween spending amid cost of living nightmare

Tax and cyber attack concerns of Scottish family-owned businesses

Experts have warned new students to be wary of potential scams

New students warned to be wary as scammers target freshers

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey

Budget likely to provide a few scares for Halloween Gareth Edwards

Good cover: fears are that price competition is "hollowing out" home and holiday insurance policies.

Efforts to raise understanding of insurance polices ‘must be improved’

Alison Pearson, Employee Benefits Consultant with Acumen

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Q&A: Is Scotland’s mid-career workforce drowning in financial stress?

Model David Gandy has helped create a bow tie for senior dogs to highlight their need for more space, time and patience

Pet owners warned to prepare for the rising cost of older animals

The average price of a Scottish wedding is a piggy-bank breaking £23,000

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How to ensure your wedding day doesn’t cost you a happily ever after

The price of an MOT has been fixed for 15 years - but the costs keep going up.

Does the cost of your MOT mean it’s time to park your old motor

Lockerbie resident Sandra Gilston, 85, is one of those now facing a lengthy round trip to visit her bank.

Access denied: how bank branch closures are cutting off services

The three current highest-earners in the world of darts.

How Much Do Darts Players Earn? 10 highest earning throwers

SumUp's Solo Lite is making it easier for people who sell items in their spare time to take payments

The £30 card reader giving casual sellers an answer to ‘got no cash’

n e-Sim from Holafly has been named the best value when compared with rivals on a similar trip

Cheapest travel eSIM named in seven-provider comparison study

The compact SumUp card reader helps market traders, craft sellers and small businesses accept contactless and card payments without expensive equipment.

7 side hustles to make extra money before Christmas

The case study traces ABB Bank’s transformation from the challenges of 2016 to its strategic goals for 2026–2028

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SumUp's Tap to Pay feature allows small businesses and side hustlers to accept contactless card payments directly on a compatible smartphone, without needing a separate card reader.

How to turn your smartphone into a card reader

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A study found 94 per cent of parents contributed financially to keeping their child or young adult on the road

Parents spend an additional £525 a year once their children drive

It feels like bills are going up across the board - but there’s one that’s actually gone down

The household bill bucking a decade of rising prices

Just over half of Brits feel confident planning for retirement

Brits feel more confident with money than they were two years ago

If you're getting a pet dog then insurance is pretty much essential.

Dog Insurance Costs 2026: 10 breeds of dog that cost most to insure

Understanding what you have put away for your pension is vital to ensuring you can enjoy retirement

Scots urged to check pensions value to keep on track for retirement

Jonathan Whan, Associate Planner at Acumen Financial Planning

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The future's bright - just try not to get burned Gareth Edwards

Fernhill School was among those affected by the VAT change

Independent schools counting the costs of rising VAT

There is a growing trend for people to be online 'influencers' outwith their main job.

Managing employees who are also influencers – the considerations By The Newsroom

If you have one of these on your bookshelves you could be in for a serious payday.

Valuable Books 2026: Here are the 10 books that could make you rich

Three of the richest authors in the world.

Richest Authors 2026: The 12 wealthiest novelists in the world today

The most common method to put money aside for their youngsters is via a children’s savings account

A fifth of parents haven't put money aside to support their kids

Wherever you may roam an e-Sim from Holafly will have you covered

The phone switch that could prevent a nasty holiday roaming bill

Andrew Sutherland

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Q&A: How do you know if you're on track for retirement?

Power of Attorney is a way of protecting yourself in future.

Why are so few of us protecting our future selves?

New 10p coins bearing the King’s portrait have entered circulation for the first time, as reports suggest the use of cash is rising.

Return of the King - is cash on the way back?

There has been a rise in the number of 'finfluencers' on social media

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Food is one of the biggest regular expenses now faced by students

Students more worried about money than ever as cost of living bites

AI Poses risks to banks - but also presents opportunities.

Banks getting prepared for the risks and rewards created by AI

Dolly Parton

Barely getting by? UK is all takin' and no givin' Gareth Edwards

Energy bills will rise in the lead up to winter

Energy bills to increase by £60 a year on average from October

Free money is on offer for customers who switch to a different broadband provider - we look at the best giveaways

These broadband firms will give you up to £165 to switch providers

Cabinet secretary for Education, culture and Gaelic Mairi McAllan visits Broughton High School

McAllan: 'School welcome bag uncosted but will be value for money'

The Isle of Lewis has been excluded from the fund

SNP accused of 'U-turn' on £10m crisis fund for islanders

The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Scottish scandal-ridden hospital repairs to cost taxpayers £170m

Douglas Alexander

Exclusive Douglas Alexander 'remains neutral' in Scottish Labour leadership race

This Edinburgh business can help find the right financial solution for your business

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Four of the cheapest golf courses in the UK.

Britain's Cheapest Golf Courses: 10 courses with lowest green fees

Council leader Jane Meagher (left) with Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth in Princes Street

Council chief condemns FM's 'shameful' lack of response on Princes St

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