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The best cash ISAs – March 2026
Savings The best cash ISAs can help you make the most of your tax-free savings. But you may want to take advantage of top rates before they disappear
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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Best savings rates – earn as much as 4.55%
Savings The best savings rates on the market pay up to 4.55% on your cash – but you will need to act fast before these top-paying accounts disappear
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Best regular savings accounts – get up to 7.5%
Savings The top regular savings accounts pay as much as 7.5%. If you’re looking to stash small amounts away each month, we list the accounts worth looking at
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Will petrol prices rise this year?
Petrol had hit new lows at the start of the year but the Middle East conflict looks set to push prices back up in a blow for motorists. Will petrol become more expensive?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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The best one-year fixed savings accounts – earn up to 4.35%
Savings One-year fixed savings accounts are offering inflation-beating rates of up to 4.35%. We've rounded up the best deals available on the market now
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Best easy-access savings accounts – earn up to 4.55%
Savings Easy-access savings accounts are offering inflation-busting rates of up to 4.55%, but they won't last for long. We look at the best rates on the market now
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Lasting power of attorney – do you need it and how to set it up
A lasting power of attorney can be used to appoint a loved one to help with important financial and medical decisions. Prices have increased but it is still a cost-effective way of gaining peace of mind.
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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How Avios points work: how to collect and spend them
Avios points offer worthwhile rewards for the savvy traveller but the cost of using them is on the rise. We explain how to collect, keep track of, and make the most of your Avios points
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Three simple inheritance tax mistakes could cost your family £100,000s – are you missing out?
About 3,700 more deaths resulted in inheritance tax in 2022-2023, according to the latest data from HMRC. But some families are paying more IHT than they need to because they are not taking advantage of valuable loopholes. We explain how.
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