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How to keep your dividends safe from the taxman
Advice Following successive cuts to the dividend tax allowance and a hike to dividend tax rates, we reveal the ways you can keep more of your dividend income.
By Sam Walker Last updated
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Full list of HMRC tax codes and what they mean – is yours correct?
Tax codes convey vital information about how much you will pay HMRC in the current tax year. Here's how to check you've got the correct code.
By Jessica Sheldon Last updated
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What is the seven year inheritance tax rule and how does it help cut your bill?
Families can lower their inheritance tax liability via the seven year rule. We explain how it works.
By Laura Miller Last updated
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How to avoid the fiscal drag “stealth tax” amid ongoing income tax threshold freeze
Frozen income tax thresholds are set to cost Brits hundreds or even thousands of pounds over time as more people are dragged into higher tax brackets. We look at how you can mitigate the effect of fiscal drag.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Best fixed rate cash ISAs – earn up to 4.55%
Savings The best fixed rate cash ISAs are returning up to 4.55% on your savings. We look at the top deals for those willing to lock their cash away.
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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Best savings rates – earn as much as 4.75%
Savings The best savings rates on the market pay up to 4.75% on your cash – but you will need to act fast before these top-paying accounts disappear
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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The best cash ISAs – earn up to 4.61% in April 2026
Savings The best cash ISAs can help you earn up to 4.61% on your cash. We look at the top ISA deals on the savings market.
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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Best regular savings accounts – get up to 7.1%
Savings The top regular savings accounts pay as much as 7.1%. If you’re looking to stash small amounts away each month, we list the accounts worth looking at.
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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The best one-year fixed savings accounts – earn up to 4.66%
Savings One-year fixed savings accounts are offering inflation-beating rates of up to 4.66%. We've rounded up the best deals available on the market now.
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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