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The Bank of England cuts UK interest rates to 4%
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Consumers facing delays or faults with their smart meter could find it easier to claim compensation as Ofgem lays out new rules to improve standards.
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Best savings rates – earn as much as 5.1%
Savings The best savings rates on the market are offering up to 5.1% on your cash. Act fast before these top-paying accounts disappear
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What Santander’s takeover of TSB means for customers
Shareholders in Sabadell, TSB’s owner, have voted in favour of the £2.65 billion sale to Santander. What does it mean for customers, and could we see the TSB brand disappear from the high street?
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Should you give your children’s inheritance to charity?
Fears of misspent money, bad investments and creating spoiled offspring are causing high-net-worth parents to leave their money to causes other than their own children.
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US stocks are more expensive than ever after Trump's tariffs
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Best investing apps - Trading 212, MoneyBox, Plum and more
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How to invest by age - the one rule everyone can follow
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What Santander’s takeover of TSB means for customers
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Should you give your children’s inheritance to charity?
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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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When will UK interest rates fall further? Latest Bank of England predictions
Most economists expect the Bank of England to cut interest rates next month at its August meeting. Will we see further cuts later in the year?
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Renters lose confidence in UK housing market as mortgage and rent spending increases
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Council tax bills in worst hit areas set to rise by £500 in the next four years
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Best savings rates – earn as much as 5.1%
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Best easy-access savings accounts – earn up to 5.1%
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Average savings by age: How much should I have in savings?
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