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Dave Fishwick set up the 'Bank of Dave' 14 years ago - the first new bank to open in Britain for 150 years. The story of how he fought opposition from the High Street banks to open Burnley Savings And Loans, with the help of his right-hand man David Henshaw, has been turned into two hit movies on Netflix - Bank Of Dave and Bank Of Dave 2 , both starring Rory Kinnear. He shares the story of his financial life, and how he tries to keep his feet on the ground - apart from when he is flying his helicopter...

Others, regardless of political affiliation, are simply attracted by a bargain. For dollar buyers, high-end London property is 43 per cent cheaper than in 2014, according to the latest Wealth Report from estate agent Knight Frank. In 2024 house prices in Belgravia, Knightsbridge and other posh parts of the capital slipped by 2 per cent, according to separate data from rival agency Savills. Prices ended the year 20 per cent below their peak in 2014.

Four 'garage find' vehicles - all of which have been locked away for years without use - will be offered to the highest bidders at the end of March. Here's how long each has been off the road for...

Lambasting Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, wading into the Middle East, slapping tariffs on neighbours - Donald Trump seems happy to defy rules and norms. It has all the signs of a dangerous cocktail, and defence stocks are soaring as European nations pledge to increase spending on protecting their interests. Scattered across the stock market, however, are some hidden gems whose promise has yet to be recognised in the new world order...

My father has decided to give some money away now to me and my sister and will give us £90,000 each, which he said he would like to go straight into a pension, as neither of us have much retirement savings. I am a dad of two children under 10 and a single parent, so have a low income as I cannot work full-time and get some Universal Credit.

High Street Kensington has a new coffee shop. But what's different about this one is that it's a bank branch with a café attached… or should that be a café with bank branch attached. Santander has launched its Work Café concept in London and I hotfooted it down there to see what it's like and ask: can coffee help revive bank branches, of which numbers are down 64 per cent in 10 years.

Schroders boss Richard Oldfield (left) said the £20,000 upper limit for investing in a tax-free cash individual savings account should be reduced - amid pressure by fund managers to divert more of the money into shares. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is being lobbied by the City to change the rules ahead of her mini-Budget this month in a bid to boost growth.

The majority of mortgage brokers expect interest rates to be higher by the start of next year. More than two thirds of mortgage brokers, from a 300-strong survey, believe that the Bank of England base rate will be higher than the current level at the start of 2026. The survey, commissioned by Butterfield Mortgages, found that more than a quarter of brokers think base rate will be back at 5.25 per cent, returning to its peak back in August last year.

As well as a cheaper cost of living and low taxes, Greece offers a golden visa for those investing in property in the country. It is no surprise Britons are flocking to Greece to retire or enjoy a better work life balance. This is Money reveals seven properties up for sale across Greece to suit a number of different budgets.

The department store and Waitrose owner faces 'tens of millions' in extra overheads this year due to increases to National Insurance, business rates and the minimum wage. It is feared the increased costs will mean another year without a bonus for the partnership's 65,000-strong workforce. The High Street has been reeling since the Budget in October when Rachel Reeves announced £40billion of tax hikes - including a £25billion rise in National Insurance - and an inflation-busting increase in the minimum wage.

These are tense times for investors as conflicts and geopolitical tensions rock global stock markets. But against this nerve-jangling background, 'securonomics' provides a glimmer of optimism. These are policies that aim to make Britain not only more secure now, but also more resilient against future shocks. Defence spending is to be raised from 2.3 per cent of GDP to 2.5 per cent by 2027. The measure will be worth an extra £6billion a year, and there are hopes that this strategy could also bring wider benefits for UK plc, fostering a reindustrialisation of our nation. The challenges may be huge, but the new higher defence budgets could be the spur to ground-breaking innovation.

Households will pay even more for energy when the price cap changes next month thanks to continuing volatility in the market. Ofgem has announced that prices will rise to their highest level in a year in April, pushing energy bills higher at the same time other taxes are expected to soar. Suppliers are offering generous fixed and tracker deals to beat the April price cap, but with the price cap potentially falling again in July, is it a good idea to take one?

Swedish car giant Volvo has moved into the electric saloon space with its new luxury ES90 executive EV. With a range of 435 miles and ultra-rapid charging that gives you 186 miles in just 10 minutes, as well as a super-plush interior, will it be more popular than German EV saloons and Elon Musk's Teslas?

We now believe our dad was a secret Freemason and wondered if his mysterious golden ring is worth a fortune. We have never come across one like this before. We have weighed it and it comes in at 7.9 grams.

Private parking businesses are requesting access to vehicle ownership data to help them issue tickets every two seconds, new data shows. This equates to approximately 43,000 requests for vehicle ownership information by private parking companies every day. In total, private parking firms across Britain made a record 7.7million requests to the DVLA for vehicle keeper records in the first six months of the 2024/25 financial year.

My last surviving daughter died of cancer aged 56 last May and I have been sorting out her affairs as executor. Most organisations have been helpful, but I am hitting a brick wall with Aviva over her pension. I have asked if most of the policy can be paid to her two brothers. But nothing gets done.

Would you invest in credit for an 11 per cent annual return? That sounds like a risky proposition but Pieter Staelens, portfolio manager of CVC Income and Growth, argues that his investment trust can be a defensive option that spreads risk. he joins Simon Lambert to explain more about the little-known world of credit investing

How much money can you take out from your bank at the counter? And can you just turn up to your bank to take it out or do you need to call ahead and give notice? We asked six major high street banks, the Post Office and two digital banks.

Britain's biggest building society offered a heavy hint to members on Monday that it will once again offer members a £100 Fairer Share payment. In an announcement about ditching its £175 switching bonus, Nationwide said it 'intends to make the [Fairer Share] payment annually, providing it would not be detrimental to the Society's financial strength'

Even including the state pension, I can't understand how many people can get an annual pension income which for many is far in excess of their salary during their working life. Even generous final salary schemes are not that generous. How can people save sufficiently to provide an income in retirement which they cannot even earn in salary? What am I missing? Is the answer that you can only have a comfortable retirement if you are a higher earner during your working life?

Over half a dozen major household bills set to rise this April meaning millions of households will be forced to pay hundreds - or even thousands - of pounds a year more. It comes at a time when millions are already feeling the squeeze, with the cost of living rising at 3%. But you don't have to take the bill hikes lying down. Follow Money Mail's action plan to fight back and survive this dreaded 'bill-maggedon'.

Savers looking for a top easy-access account need to watch out. The best deals may look similar but new tricks used by providers mean that beneath the surface they couldn't be more different. Providers hope you will be pulled in by an enticing rate - often northwards of 5% - without looking at what hoops you must jump through to earn it.

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.