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UK regions where property tax proposals could hit homeowners hardest
Rumours a mansion tax could be announced in the Autumn Budget are already hitting the housing market but homeowners are being urged not to panic yet
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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How to find lost pensions, savings or investments
Losing track of money is easy to do when moving house or changing jobs so if you’ve lost touch with your cash. If this is you, then follow these simple steps to track down your lost pension, investments, savings or Premium Bonds
By Samantha Partington Last updated
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Side hustle tax: Do you owe HMRC money?
Unpaid social media reviews of goods and services and extra efforts to earn income online could be liable for side hustle tax
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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The best packaged bank accounts
Advice Packaged bank accounts can offer great value with useful additional perks – but get it wrong and you could be out of pocket
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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Could Reeves limit pension tax-free cash to £100k? Experts warn retirees against pre-Budget rush
A prominent Labour group of which chancellor Rachel Reeves is a member has suggested more than halving the maximum amount of cash pensioners can take tax-free. But wealth experts are warning retirees against irreversible decisions before the Budget.
By Laura Miller Published
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Buying vs renting: is is better to own or rent your home?
The higher mortgage rates of recent years have actually made renting comparatively cheaper, analysis suggests
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Will taxes rise further in the 2025 Autumn Budget?
Tax hikes in the Autumn Budget are now widely expected as the only way for the chancellor to balance the Treasury’s books but questions remain over what – and who – Rachel Reeves will target
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Reeves urged to axe stamp duty from UK shares held in an ISA
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering axing stamp duty from UK shares held in stocks and shares ISAs. What could it mean for your portfolio?
By Daniel Hilton Published
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Warm Home Discount offers £150 off energy bills – what is it and who can get it?
The Warm Home Discount is paid by the government to some households to help them keep the heating on during the winter. When is the discount paid, and who is eligible?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
