14-08-2026 06:30 via ft.com

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Second UK train derails in less than 24 hours

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Nationwide boost rates on fixed savings accounts and ISAs – are they a good home for your cash?

Nationwide boost rates on fixed savings accounts and ISAs – are they a good home for your cash?

Second UK train derails in under 24 hours

Water bills set to rise again for millions of households – how you can cut costs

Water bills set to rise again for millions of households – how you can cut costs

Are investment trusts falling out of favour?

Are investment trusts falling out of favour?

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Average stamp duty by region: How much are you likely to pay?

Average stamp duty by region: How much are you likely to pay?

Bond markets are too relaxed about inflation

Bond markets are too relaxed about inflation

Are ‘boring’ sectors back?

Are ‘boring’ sectors back?

Safety inspection of track carried out day before train crash in southern England

Swiss economy grows at fastest rate since 2021