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First Direct’s £175 switch bonus returns – should you move banks?
The £175 switching deal may not be the biggest on the market, but First Direct offers a host of perks including 7% on regular savings plus excellent customer service. We look at whether it’s worth taking advantage of the deal
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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Are UK energy prices going down in 2024? The latest expert predictions
News Energy prices are going down for most households over Easter when the new Ofgem energy price cap comes in. But what will happen to gas and electricity bills later in 2024?
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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Zoopla: housing market recovery continuing amid brighter 2024 outlook
The Zoopla House Price Index has found sellers are still accepting five-figure discounts on their properties. But house price inflation is improving.
By Henry Sandercock Published
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Yorkshire Building Society launches 99% loan-to-value mortgage – is a low deposit loan a good idea?
News First-time buyers can get on the property ladder with just a £5,000 deposit, we explain how the new mortgage product works.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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What a Labour government could mean for your money
News A Labour government looks likely to take power later this year, current political polls suggest. Here's how its policies could affect your savings and pensions.
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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The best one-year fixed savings accounts, March 2024 – earn up to 5.23%
Savings Earn up to 5.23% on one-year fixed savings accounts. We have all the best deals available now
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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Halifax: cheaper to rent first-time buyer houses than own them in ‘most parts’ of UK
Halifax’s data showed rent came in cheaper than monthly mortgage costs everywhere except the South West, London and Scotland.
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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Hargreaves Lansdown bumps up cash ISA with £25 cashback - does it beat the wider ISA market?
Just days before the end of the tax year, Hargreaves Lansdown has launched a £25 bonus for those who open a cash ISA on its savings platform. Does the bonus make it a competitive rate, and are you eligible for the cashback?
By Vaishali Varu Published
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FCA targets finfluencers with new social media guidance
So-called finfluencers have been warned by the UK financial watchdog that they could face prosecution if they fail to follow new rules.
By Henry Sandercock Published
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The best cash ISAs – March 2024
Savings Easy access and fixed ISA rates are now at their highest since 2009. Here are the best cash ISAs on the market today
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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Revealed: UK’s biggest ISAs stand at more than £11.6 million each
The top 25 ISAs are worth an average of £11,660,000 each, according to HMRC data - bigger than the country’s largest pension pot. We uncover the secrets of the ISA millionaires.
By Ruth Emery Published
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Waspi women: ombudsman calls for £10.5bn compensation package after it finds DWP guilty of maladministration
Changes to the state pension age for women were not properly communicated, the ombudsman has ruled. But will the government act on its recommendations and compensate the Waspi women?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Copycat banking websites on the rise - how to spot one
Over 2,000 banking copycat websites were reported as phishing scams in 2023, according to Which? But how do you know if the banking site you're about to use is real?
By Oojal Dhanjal Published
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What is the Ofgem energy price cap - and what does it mean for your bills?
News The next Ofgem energy price cap means energy bills will fall 12%. But what is the cap and what does it mean for you?
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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Best easy-access savings accounts, March 2024 – earn up to 5.2%
Savings Easy access savings now offer inflation-busting rates, but they won't last for long. We look at the best easy-access savings accounts on the market now
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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Ofgem launches consultation on future of energy price cap amid UK net zero push
The Ofgem energy price cap could be adapted to better reflect renewable energy consumption habits and greener tariffs, like time of use deals.
By Henry Sandercock Published
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Ofgem energy price cap to fall 12.3% from 1 April - what it means for your energy bills
The Ofgem energy price cap will see energy bills drop by £20 a month from Easter Monday. But prices remain well-above pre-Covid levels.
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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Ofcom announces data roaming charges rules change for UK holidaymakers
Data roaming charges have hit many UK tourists heading to Europe since Brexit, with Ofcom seeking to make mobile network policies clearer to consumers.
By Henry Sandercock Published
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IHT receipts on track to hit a record high this financial year
The taxman is set to take £6.8 billion in inheritance tax between April 2023 and February 2024 after no reform was announced in the Spring Budget
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Ovo Energy takes on Octopus with EV Charge app
Ovo Energy's new EV charging app will offer users payment plans that will allow them to access discounts on using public chargers.
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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Government identifies £570 million of state pension underpayments - are you owed money?
News We have the latest details of the government's investigation into underpaid state pensions following admin errors.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Interest rates remain frozen - when will the Bank of England cut the cost of borrowing?
News The Bank of England has held interest rates for the fifth consecutive monetary policy meeting. Here is what it means for your money.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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ONS: house prices fall amid mortgage uncertainty
House prices remained down against the year in January, new Office for National Statistics analysis of HM Land Registry data has found.
By Henry Sandercock Published
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Childcare crisis deepens as costs rise 7%
The availability of places at nurseries and childminders has worsened, while the average part-time nursery place for a child under two has increased to £158 a week
By Ruth Emery Published
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Over 1,000 ways to beat inflation: here’s where to put your cash now
As inflation falls to 3.4%, there are now more than 1,000 savings accounts that beat inflation giving you a stronger return on cash
By Vaishali Varu Published
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HMRC reverses decision to shut down self-assessment helpline
HMRC has taken a U-turn on closing down its self-assessment helpline between April and September, following backlash
By Oojal Dhanjal Published
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£50 billion in pension savings estimated to be lost
Analysis by the Centre for Economics and Business Research reveals that one in five workers believe they have lost a pension pot, with the total number of lost pots likely to rise sharply due to more frequent job switching. Are you at risk?
By Ruth Emery Published
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UK inflation: consumer price index release dates
UK inflation has fallen from its peak and is currently at 3.4%. When is the next Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, and will inflation continue to slow down?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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UK inflation slowed to 3.4% in February
The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data takes us closer to the Bank of England’s 2% target. Is an interest rate cut on the horizon?
By Katie Williams Published