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What is the FSCS and how does it protect your savings and investments?
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) provides compensation for customers if a financial institution goes out of business. What is the limit and how does the scheme work?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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The single person pension shortfall in retirement: How to fill the gap
Being single may have plenty of benefits but it could leave you with a retirement shortfall. But even as a single person, there are things you can do to plug the gap before you stop working
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Does bank switching affect your credit score? UK credit ratings explained
Bank switching bonuses are becoming increasingly popular, but can changing current accounts affect your credit score? We look at the pros and cons.
By Sam Walker Last updated
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Pension Credit: should the mixed-age couples rule be scrapped?
The mixed-age couples rule was introduced in May 2019 to reserve pension credit for older households but a charity warns it is unfair
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Lloyds Banking Group bank branch closures: Which branches will shut in 2026?
Lloyds Banking Group is closing dozens of branches in 2026. We look at the sites earmarked for closure.
By Sam Walker Last updated
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Is a £250,000 pension pot enough to retire on?
What would your retirement income be with a £250K pension pot? Knowing how much you can get makes it easier to plan for your golden years.
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Average income tax by area: The parts of the UK paying the most tax mapped
The UK’s total income tax bill was £240.7 billion 2022/23, but the tax burden is not spread equally around the country. We look at the towns and boroughs that have the highest average income tax bill.
By Laura Miller Published
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BBC TV licence fee hike confirmed: can you reduce how much you pay?
The cost of a TV licence fee is set to rise by over 3%, but there are ways to reduce the bill.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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NatWest to close 32 more bank branches – see the full list
NatWest is closing 32 branches in 2026 and 2027. Will your local area be affected?
By Sam Walker Published
