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The notion that vast windfalls inevitably bring misery is based on a handful of sad cases ...

Nothing seems to stop the relentless march of property values, even with a stamp duty increase looming ...

With more people in need this festive season, charities, too, are appealing for extra help ...

Readers say doorstep theft is a 'nightmare', but some thieves have not got what they expected in parcels ...

Company went into bankruptcy in January 2023 under $1.7bn in debt, but remaining $800m too much to overcome ...

British retailers anticipate some of the biggest shopping days of the year with people 'clearly leaving it late'

Total value of parcels stolen estimated at £376m, with Black Friday and run-up to Christmas the worst periods ...

From cosy oak beams and inglenook fireplaces to an open-plan converted tin-clad chapel to host large gatherings ...

I paid Royal Mail £14 postage but AN Post returned the parcel for not having the correct customs declaration ...

Water bill increases are at about the level most firms requested - but not so for beleagured Southern and Thames ...