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The pros and cons of smart meters: Are they any good?
Smart meters can help you track and budget your energy usage. We compare them to regular meters and consider whether it’s worth getting one.
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Has the market misjudged Relx?
Relx shares fell on fears that AI was about to eat its lunch, but the firm remains well placed to thrive
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Dario Amodei: The AI boss in a showdown with Trump
Anthropic’s CEO Dario Amodei was on an extraordinary upward trajectory when he found himself on the wrong side of the American president. He is about to be severely tested.
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Review: Pierre & Vacances – affordable luxury in iconic Flaine
Snow-sure and steeped in rich architectural heritage, Flaine is a unique ski resort which offers something for all of the family.
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8 of the best properties for sale with minstrels’ galleries
The best properties for sale with minstrels’ galleries – from a 15th-century house in Kent, to a four-storey house in Hampstead, comprising part of a converted, Grade II-listed former library
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The rare books which are selling for thousands
Rare books have been given a boost by the film Wuthering Heights. So how much are they really selling for?
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'I've used my annual ISA allowance. How can I shield my savings from tax?'
As millions face paying tax on savings interest, we explore how to protect your money from the taxman. If you've used up your ISA allowance, we look at the other tax-efficient options.
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Are you eligible for Nationwide’s next £100 Fairer Share bonus?
Millions of Nationwide customers got the £100 Fairer Share payment in 2025. We explain how to boost your chances of being eligible for the bonus, if it returns in 2026
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Should you switch to a fixed energy tariff in 2026?
As energy prices remain volatile and far above pre-2022 levels, is now the time to look for a fixed energy tariff? We look at the latest gas and electricity deals
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Will gas and electricity bills fall in 2026? Energy price forecast
Energy bills are set to drop from April when Ofgem’s latest energy price cap kicks in. How much will you pay for energy going forward?
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4 alternatives to Premium Bonds: What other savings prize draws are there?
If you’re looking for a Premium Bond alternative, a prize draw might be an option, with one offering up to £100,000.
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7 of the best luxury cruise lines to see the world with five-star service
From onboard butlers who will unpack for you to visiting more unique destinations, there are plenty of reasons to indulge in a luxury cruise
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AI disruption: does the software selloff create contrarian buying opportunities?
As artificial intelligence (AI) advances prompt a software stock market selloff, we ask which stocks could withstand the disruption and where you should consider putting your money to profit
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What’s happening with UK house prices? Latest property market moves and forecasts
Could house prices be on the up in 2026 following a stagnant 2025?
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What is physical AI, and how can you invest in it?
Artificial intelligence is increasingly taking physical form and could completely transform how we live. How can investors gain exposure?
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The best bank switching offers – get up to £750
The best bank switching offers currently pay up to £750 in cash. Are you eligible, and how do you switch current accounts?
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How to transfer an ISA
Whether you’re transferring an ISA because you’re seeking better customer service or want to make your money work harder, we explain everything you need to know
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What is the S&P 500?
The S&P 500 is one of the world’s most important stock market indices and has more than tripled in value over the last decade. But what is the S&P 500, and which companies does it contain?
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ISA guide: everything you need to know for the 2025/26 tax year
We explain everything you need to know about ISAs: how they work, how much you can pay in, what investments you can hold, and how to transfer one
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I wish I knew what asset allocation was, but I’m too embarrassed to ask
Asset allocation is the process of dividing your investments between different asset classes, such as shares, bonds, property, cash and gold. Here's how it works.
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Cash ISA vs stocks and shares ISA: which is better for your money?
The debate over low-risk cash ISAs versus higher-returning stocks and shares ISAs overlooks the fact that both have an important role for different goals
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How to invest as the shine wears off consumer brands
Consumer brands no longer impress with their labels. Customers just want what works at a bargain price. That’s a problem for the industry giants, says Jamie Ward
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Why annuities are back in fashion for retirees
The appeal of annuities has been boosted by higher interest rates. So should you buy an annuity with part of your pension savings?
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The downfall of Peter Mandelson
Peter Mandelson is used to penning resignation statements, but his latest might well be his last. He might even face time in prison.
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Default pension funds: what’s in your workplace pension?
Default pension funds will often not be the best option for young savers or experienced investors
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In defence of GDP, the much-maligned measure of growth
GDP doesn’t measure what we should care about, say critics. Is that true?
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A niche way to diversify your exposure to the AI boom
The AI boom is still dominating markets, but specialist strategies can help diversify your risks
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New PM Sanae Takaichi has a mandate and a plan to boost Japan's economy
Opinion Markets applauded new prime minister Sanae Takaichi’s victory – and Japan's economy and stockmarket have further to climb, says Merryn Somerset Webb
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Plan 2 student loans: a tax on aspiration?
The Plan 2 student loan system is not only unfair, but introduces perverse incentives that act as a brake on growth and productivity. Change is overdue, says Simon Wilson
