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'We face a £6m inheritance tax bill under Reeves's changes'
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Is now a good time to invest in silver?
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Number of million-pound homes for sale doubles since 2019
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Why getting sick will cost you £500 a month in pension savings
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UK interest rates held at 4.25%
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£150 off energy bills: millions more to get discount this winter
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Millions of over 50s fear pension investment risk – how should you position your portfolio?
To de-risk or not to de-risk, that is the question. Act too late and you could face irreversible losses. Move too early and miss out on significant gains that could transform your retirement.
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UK interest rates held at 4.25%
The Bank of England voted to hold interest rates at their current level by a 6-3 majority at its June meeting
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'We face a £6m inheritance tax bill under Reeves's changes – it's sheer terror'
Thousands of families fear they’ll have no option but to look at selling their firms in a fire sale to pay inheritance tax bills, due to Rachel Reeves’s changes to business property relief
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£150 off energy bills: millions more to get discount this winter
The expansion of the Warm Home Discount scheme follows a government U-turn on the Winter Fuel Payment. We explain who will get the £150 discount
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Is now a good time to invest in silver?
Investing in silver can be riskier compared to gold, but with global uncertainty on the rise now could be a good time to buy the ‘devil’s metal’
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Best savings rates – earn as much as 5%
Savings The best savings rates on the market are offering up to 5% on your cash. Act fast before these top-paying accounts disappear
Investing
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Airtel Africa is dialling the right numbers – should you buy?
Opinion Mobile phone services group Airtel Africa is inexpensive and growing fast
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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The British railway industry is in rude health – here's why investors should jump aboard
The railway industry has bounced back from the devastating impact of the pandemic and is entering a new phase of development – and profitability
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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How have the original AIM stocks performed over 30 years?
As AIM celebrates its 30th anniversary this month, we take a look at the original AIM stocks – and how they have performed. Which company has posted a 6,331% return, and which one has fallen 99%?
By Ruth Emery Published
Personal Finance
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Nationwide pays £100 to millions of people – have you received the payment?
Nationwide has started paying its £100 Fairer Share bonus and expects to complete payments by 4 July. We look at who will get it and when.
By Jessica Sheldon Published
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Millions of shoppers can claim up to £70 compensation – do you qualify?
Millions of shoppers will be able to claim their share of a £200 million settlement from Mastercard. We explain who's eligible, how the process will work, and when you could get the money
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Inheritance tax home loan scheme beats HMRC but lawyers warn of the risks
Schemes widely sold to the middle classes in the early 2000s to avoid inheritance tax are now finding their way to the courts as the tax office disputes their legality
By Laura Miller Published
Economy
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Trump eyes private foundations to raise tax. Will philanthropy decline?
The picture is mixed, but philanthropy on the whole is alive and well, says Simon Wilson
By Simon Wilson Published
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UK economy slumped in April in headache for Rachel Reeves
The economy shrunk by 0.3% in April amid a perfect storm of business tax changes and US tariffs
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Property
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RICS: Housing market subdued in May but outlook brightens as sales stabilise
The property market lost momentum after April’s stamp duty hike, but sentiment is improving
By Ruth Emery Published
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The most underrated places to buy a home in the UK
House prices tend to be sky-high in some of the most desirable parts of the UK. We look at ten underrated areas which boast great amenities without an outsized price tag.
By Daniel Hilton Published
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Best easy-access savings accounts – earn up to 5%
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
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Best savings rates – earn as much as 5%
Savings The best savings rates on the market are offering up to 5% on your cash. Act fast before these top-paying accounts disappear
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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Gold versus cash: which is the better store of value?
Gold prices have rocketed over the past year, and the yellow metal’s role as a store of value is coming to the fore. Does gold beat cash savings?
By Dan McEvoy Published
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