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Private school fees rise by up to £111,300 as VAT policy kicks in
The cost of sending just one child to private school to age 18 has jumped by more than £100,000 as a result of VAT being introduced on school fees, new analysis suggests
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Full list of HMRC tax codes and what they mean
Tax codes can tell us vital information about how much we are paying HMRC in the current tax year. Here's how to check you've got the correct code
By Jessica Sheldon Last updated
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Best savings rates – earn as much as 4.75%
Savings With interest rates cut to their lowest level since 2023, lenders are dropping their rates. Here are the best savings rates on the market.
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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Best regular savings accounts – get up to 7.5%
Savings The top regular savings accounts now pay as much as 7.5%. If you’re looking to stash small amounts away each month, we list the accounts worth looking at
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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The best one-year fixed savings accounts – earn up to 4.65%
Savings Earn up to 4.65% on one-year fixed savings accounts. We've found all the best deals available now
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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Are Premium Bonds worth it? Two-thirds of holders have never won a prize
More than 14 million Premium Bonds holders have never won despite increases in the number of prizes worth £50 and £100
By Laura Miller Published
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Best easy-access savings accounts – earn up to 4.75%
Savings Easy-access savings accounts now offer inflation-busting rates, but they won't last for long. We look at the best rates in the market now
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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What is the Ofgem energy price cap and what does it mean for your bills?
Energy bills have risen by 6.4% this April as the new Ofgem energy price cap has come into effect. What exactly is the cap?
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Equity release vs downsizing house – which is best?
Downsizing and equity release are both popular ways to unlock the capital in your home. We weigh up the pros and cons of each.
By Samantha Partington Last updated