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IHT receipts hit record high – is it set to rise further?
HMRC is set to collect a historic number of IHT receipts between April 2023 and March 2024. We look at how you can stop the taxman eating into your inheritance.
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Annuity rates rise 6.5% over past year - is now a good time to buy one?
Advice Annuities are back in fashion, with sales leaping 46% last year, and annuity rates rising 6.5%. But with interest rates forecast to fall, what sort of value can you get from an annuity, and should pension savers buy one?
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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What's happening to UK mortgage rates?
Mortgage rates have gone up again after UK inflation came in higher than the Bank of England had expected. Here's what the situation could mean for you.
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Early bird ISA investors flock to global funds, India and the US
There’s been an increase in investors maxing out their ISA at the start of the new tax year. But where are they putting their cash and why does it make sense to be an early bird investor?
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Premium Bonds alternatives that turn savings into winnings
Still waiting on Agent Million to knock on your door? Consider these Premium Bonds alternatives for your portfolio.
By Tom Higgins Last updated
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The best offers for switching banks – get up to £200 free cash
Features Looking to move bank accounts? See which banks are offering bonuses when you move current accounts
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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Coventry Building Society bids £780m for Co-operative Bank - what could it mean for customers?
Coventry Building Society has put in an offer of £780 million to buy Co-operative Bank. When will the potential deal happen and what could it mean for customers?
By Vaishali Varu Published
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How does the new multiple ISA rule work?
As we enter the 2024/25 tax year, new ISA rules now let savers hold multiple ISAs of the same type. But is this change available to all ISA holders?
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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What is your personal inflation rate and how do you calculate it?
UK inflation was 3.2% in the twelve months to March. But are your household costs rising by more or less than the UK average?
By Katie Williams Last updated