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Best easy-access savings accounts – earn up to 4.55%
Savings Easy-access savings accounts are offering inflation-busting rates of up to 4.55%, but they won't last for long. We look at the best rates on the market now
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Are you missing out on Pension Credit? How to claim the benefit worth £4,300 a year
Thousands of eligible households are still failing to apply for Pension Credit. We explain who qualifies for Pension Credit and how to apply
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Are Premium Bonds worth it? Two-thirds of holders have never won a prize
NS&I’s Premium Bonds are popular thanks to the allure of winning in their monthly prize draw, but are they worth it?
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What do rising oil prices mean for you?
As conflict in the Middle East sparks an increase in the price of oil, will you see petrol and energy bills go up?
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How to check for Premium Bonds prizes
NS&I’s Premium Bonds prize draw makes two people millionaires overnight every month. We explain how to check to see if you’ve won any cash
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Why India is well placed for recovery after a bruising 2025
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Low-cost index funds for simple investing
Tips Index funds are an easy, low-cost way for investors to invest in a sector or asset class. Here’s a selection of the cheapest passive tracker funds on the market right now.
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Three Indian stocks poised to profit
Indian stocks are making waves. Here, professional investor Gaurav Narain of the India Capital Growth Fund highlights three of his favourites
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UK small-cap stocks ‘are ready to run’
Opinion UK small-cap stocks could be set for a multi-year bull market, with recent strong performance outstripping the large-cap indices
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Hints of private credit crisis rattle investors
There are similarities to 2007 in private credit. Investors shouldn’t panic, but they should be alert to the possibility of a crash.
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Financial education: how to teach children about money
Financial education was added to the national curriculum more than a decade ago, but it doesn’t seem to have done much good. It’s time to take back control
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Investing in Taiwan: profit from the rise of Asia’s Silicon Valley
Taiwan has become a technology manufacturing powerhouse. Smart investors should buy in now, says Matthew Partridge
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‘Why you should mix bitcoin and gold’
Opinion Bitcoin and gold are both monetary assets and tend to move in opposite directions. Here's why you should hold both
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Invest in the beauty industry as it takes on a new look
The beauty industry is proving resilient in troubled times, helped by its ability to shape new trends, says Maryam Cockar
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How to play the SSE share price
Energy provider SSE is going for growth and looks reasonably valued. Should you invest?
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Tax receipts: Rachel Reeves 'should hand back the cash'
Opinion Chancellor Rachel Reeves is cheering higher-than-expected tax receipts. But where has the money come from?
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The scourge of youth unemployment in Britain
Youth unemployment in Britain is the worst it’s been for more than a decade. Something dramatic seems to have changed in the labour markets. What is it?
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How to pay in a cheque
Receiving or writing a cheque has become much less common in recent years as instant bank transfers have grown in popularity. Amid widespread bank branch closures, we explain what to do if you get a cheque, and how you can pay one into your bank account.
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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.
