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Gilt yields fall to lowest level since 2024
The cost of government borrowing is falling. A new bond issuing strategy could be helping bring gilt yields down.
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How the mansion tax could affect you even if your home is valued below £2 million
The mansion tax will apply to homes worth above £2 million from April 2028 but even lower-value properties could be looked at, MPs have been told.
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Revealed: The 10 UK locations which could see the biggest house price growth in 2026
Scotland leads the way for house price growth in 2026 according to Zoopla, but what regions will do the best in 2026?
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FTSE 100 hits new highs above 10,000
The UK stock market’s flagship index, the FTSE 100, is at record highs as investors seek out defensive positions and rotate away from the US
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How to invest in gold
There are a number of ways you can invest in gold, from buying the yellow metal directly to investing in a gold ETF or buying gold-mining stocks. We look at the pros and cons of each strategy.
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How to invest in water - and should you?
The ultimate in liquid investments, water companies offer investors’ portfolios a range of benefits. How can you invest in water?
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Is now a good time to sell a house?
Activity in the housing market has picked up following a lull in the wake of stamp duty changes, but sellers may need to be realistic when setting an asking price
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Is now a good time to buy a house?
Interest rate cuts and booming housing supply may make it cheaper to get on the property ladder in 2026 but there are other factors to consider
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The rise and fall of Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela's dictator
Nicolás Maduro is known for getting what he wants out of any situation. That might be a challenge now
