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Southampton, Blackpool and Hull top the list of the most promising areas to purchase a buy-to-let property, according to research by HSBC.

They are the vehicles that take your breath away – but for all the wrong reasons. Motoring journalist Rob Griffin picks out six of the ugliest cars ever made.

Volvo's V70 isn't just practical, it's good to drive. In fact, I'm tempted to say it's the ultimate family car, writes car reviewer Tim Barnes-Clay.

Homeowners are spending thousands of pounds transforming their outdoor spaces into luxury havens, but spend little time actually gardening, according to new research.

Funerals are expensive, so many are opting for pre-pay packages to spread the cost. But are they worth the money? Here’s what you should know.

British holidaymakers will find their spending money goes furthest in Spain and Portugal this year, according to a new Post Office survey.

The newspapers may have been full of economic doom and gloom over recent months, but the picture for Britain’s borrowers is much brighter.

Watchdog the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has launched an investigation into firms which promise to buy people’s homes in record-quick time.

Audi's slogan is Vorsprung durch Technik, meaning "Advancement through Technology". The Q3 is testament to this ethos, says car reviewer Tim Barnes-Clay.

With holiday season almost upon us, we look at some of the best credit cards to take abroad with you this year.