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Cold Weather Payments triggered in hundreds of postcodes: who can get it and when?
Millions of people could be eligible for Cold Weather Payments during the winter. We explain who qualifies and how to check if a payment is due
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Should you invest in copper?
A critical metal in electronics and the energy transition, copper is often viewed as a bellwether for the global economy. How can investors gain exposure to changing copper prices?
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Most popular Sipp investments
The investment decisions you make with your Sipp impact how much you end up with in your retirement pot. We look at the most popular Sipp funds to consider when adding to your pension savings.
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In the money: how my trading tips fared in 2025
The success of the open positions offset losses on closed ones, says Matthew Partridge
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Vietnamese stocks are charging ahead – here's what to buy
Vietnam has been upgraded from a frontier to an emerging market. It remains a promising pick, says David Prosser
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Child Benefit: how it works, eligibility criteria and how to claim
Child Benefit is worth hundreds of pounds per year and claiming it can help build up your state pension entitlement but there are tax pitfalls. We look at who is eligible and how to get the payment
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13 tax changes in 2026 – which taxes are going up?
As 2026 gets underway, we look at what lies ahead in terms of changes to tax rates and allowances this year and how it will affect you.
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The best credit cards for cashback
The best credit cards for cashback can help you earn rewards on everyday spending. We list some of the top deals on the market
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How to protect property in a divorce – and the common mistakes to avoid
The festive period can sadly push some marriages to breaking point, forcing couples to consider what will happen to their property after divorce.
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Tesla is no longer the world’s largest electric car maker. Should you invest?
Investors need to weigh up the potential of Tesla’s autonomous technology drive against struggles in its core carmaking business when deciding whether or not to invest
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The top funds and stocks to buy according to DIY investors
New data on the top funds, stocks and trusts reveals interest in money market funds has heightened in a bid to reduce risk amid market volatility
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European defence funds rise on Venezuela intervention
While US intervention in Venezuela does not directly impact European defence firms, it adds to the incentives for Europe to increase its defence spending
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The best bank switching offers – get up to £250
The best bank switching offers currently pay up to £250 in cash. Are you eligible, and how do you switch current accounts?
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Where to invest in 2026
2025 provided plenty of twists and turns. What do experts think are the best investments in the year ahead? Here’s where to invest in 2026.
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Investors will reap long-term rewards from UK equities
Opinion Nick Train, portfolio manager, Finsbury Growth & Income Trust, highlights three UK equities where he’d put his money
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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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The graphene revolution is progressing slowly but surely
Enthusiasts thought the discovery that graphene, a form of carbon, could be extracted from graphite would change the world. They might've been early, not wrong.
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Best fixed rate cash ISAs – earn up to 4.3%
We look at the best fixed rate cash ISAs on the market right now for savers who are willing to lock their cash away for guaranteed tax-free gains
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A strong year for dividend hero Murray International
Murray International has been the best-performing global equity trust over the past 12 months, says Max King
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Best savings rates – earn as much as 4.5%
Savings The best savings rates on the market pay up to 4.5% on your cash – but you will need to cct fast before these top-paying accounts disappear
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Best regular savings accounts – get up to 7.5%
Savings The top regular savings accounts pay as much as 7.5%. If you’re looking to stash small amounts away each month, we list the accounts worth looking at
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Best easy-access savings accounts – earn up to 4.5%
Savings Easy-access savings accounts are offering inflation-busting rates of up to 4.5% on your cash savings, but they won't last for long. We look at the best interest rates on the market now
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The shape of yields to come
Central banks are likely to buy up short-term bonds to keep debt costs down for governments
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The sad decline of investment clubs – and what comes next
Opinion Financial regulation and rising costs are killing off investment clubs that once used to be an enjoyable hobby, says David Prosser
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Why pension transfers are so tricky
Investors could lose out when they do a pension transfer, as the process is fraught with risk and requires advice, says David Prosser
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The political economy of Clarkson’s Farm
Opinion Clarkson’s Farm is an amusing TV show that proves to be an insightful portrayal of political and economic life, says Stuart Watkins
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Will gas and electricity bills fall in 2026? Energy price forecast
Billpayers in the UK have seen energy bills rise by around £3 a year after the January price cap was introduced. Where will prices go next?
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Profit from leisure sector as consumers go on spending spree
The UK leisure sector had a straitened few years but now have cash in the bank and are ready to splurge. The sector is best placed to profit
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Who won the streaming wars?
The battle of the TV and film streaming giants for dominance looks to be entering a final phase. The likely winner may surprise you, says Simon Wilson
