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What is the Ofgem energy price cap and what does it mean for your bills?
Energy bills fell by 7% on 1 July when the new Ofgem price cap came into effect. What exactly is the cap?
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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What Santander’s takeover of TSB means for customers
Santander is set to buy rival TSB for £2.65 billion. What does it mean for customers, and could we see the TSB brand disappear from the high street?
By Ruth Emery Published
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Top 3 reasons families fight over inheritance – and how to avoid disputes
Delays in the probate process mean more cases are hitting the courts, with family tensions fizzing over as they wait for a resolution to inheritances
By Laura Miller Published
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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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Should you switch to a fixed energy tariff?
As energy prices remain volatile and far above pre-2022 levels, is now the time to look for a fixed energy tariff? We check out the latest gas and electricity deals
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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IFS: Ditch the triple lock and promise never to means-test the state pension
As part of a blueprint to make us richer in retirement, the Institute for Fiscal Studies is urging the government to reform the state pension and hike pension contributions for high earners
By Ruth Emery Published
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'My pension forecast scared the life out of me – here's what I'd tell my younger self'
After spending years neglecting his provisions for retirement, a worrying look into the future prompted a pension saver to take action
By Samantha Partington Published
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What’s happening with UK house prices? Latest property market moves and forecasts
House prices are falling at record levels thanks to tax changes, but property analysts claim the market looks resilient overall
By Katie Williams Last updated
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What to do with old £20 notes – how to exchange old notes and coins
We explain what to do with old £20 and £50 notes as they are no longer legal tender in the UK — plus where you can exchange them for new polymer banknotes
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Last updated