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IFS: Wealthier areas set to pay more council tax under government plans
Council tax reforms could see households in wealthy areas, including London and the home counties, hit with big bill increases, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies
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Car finance mis-selling judgment: a big blow for the banks
Opinion The car finance mis-selling judgment could still be disastrous for big finance even though banks dodged the worst possible outcome
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Share tips 2025: this week’s top picks
Share tips Share tips 2025: MoneyWeek’s roundup of the top picks this week – here’s what the experts think you should buy
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Will Trump sack Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve chief?
It seems clear that Trump would like to sack Jerome Powell if he could only find a constitutional cause. Why, and what would it mean for financial markets?
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'Rachel Reeves has run out of options'
Opinion The political and fiscal constraints on Rachel Reeves have combined to leave the chancellor at a disadvantaged position
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Property down valuations wipe millions off stagnant housing market
Some properties have had as much as £1m knocked off their value as assessors are accused of being ‘overly cautious’ while property prices stall
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Halifax: House prices rise at fastest pace since start of year
The average UK house price jumped 0.4% in July, reaching £298,237, close to a record high, new house price index data shows. Will property prices increase further this year?
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Best trading platforms for UK investors ranked – how do they compare?
Trading platforms have been assessed for charges, investment range on offer and quality of service, with the best for each type of customer ranked
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The best investment trusts for beginners
Experts highlight their picks for the best investment trusts that beginner investors could consider for their portfolios
