Latest articles by Vaishali Varu
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UK government launches new online tool to tackle domestic economic abuse
The UK government has launched a new online interactive tool to tackle domestic economic abuse. Find out how it works
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More than 1,000 savings accounts beat inflation - act now to bag the top rates
As inflation dropped again in November, more savings accounts now beat inflation- but you will need to act fast to bag inflation-busting rates before they disappear
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Average fixed savings rates show biggest fall since 2009
Top savings deals are disappearing from the savings market - you need to act fast to get the top rates
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Most popular funds and stocks purchased in 2023
Equities were a favourite among investors in 2023 and US investments took the lead despite economic turmoil this year. We look at what the most popular funds and stocks purchased in 2023 were
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Warning for savers as interest rates remain frozen for the third time
Snap up the best savings rates quickly, as the third interest rate freeze could push rates down further
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Metro Bank cuts top one-year savings rate - what can you earn now when you fix?
Metro Bank’s top one-year fixed savings rate has fallen below 5.8%. Find out how much interest you can earn on your savings and why you need to act fast to bag the best rates.
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How much could your cash ISA save you in tax?
Official data reveals ISAs will collectively save us an estimated £6.7 billion in tax this year. We’ve crunched the numbers to find out how much a cash ISA could save you
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Rightmove: Property asking prices drop by almost £7,000 in December
Competition among property sellers drives asking prices to fall more than usual in December
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Halifax: House prices rise for the second consecutive month
UK house prices rose again in November, suggesting a resilient property market amid economic turmoil in the past year- are we heading for a crash?
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December 2023 NS&I Premium Bond winners - check now to see what you’ve won
If you hold money in NS&I Premium Bonds, you can check from today (2 December) to see if you have won in the December prize draw. Here’s how to check.
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December 2023 NS&I Premium Bond winners revealed - have you won the jackpot?
Two Premium Bond holders are now millionaires as NS&I reveals December winners. Find out if you’re one of them
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Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to shut another 45 branches
Lloyds Banking Group, which includes Halifax and Bank of Scotland, is set to close a further 45 branches in 2024 - find out if a branch near you is closing.
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Amex Shop Small returns with free £5 cashback on spending
Amex is offering £5 cashback when you spend £15 plus at small shops, but the offer is only available for three days
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Fixed savings rates hit record high in October - act fast before they get pulled
New data shows fixed savings rates hit a record high in October- but they won’t stick around for long as we start to see rates sliding
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NatWest and RBS to shut doors on another 19 branches amid shift to digital banking
NatWest and RBS join hundreds of high-street banks closing their branches- see the full list of closures.
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Autumn Statement gives boost to benefits with uplift in Universal Credit, plus help for renters and parents
The chancellor has confirmed a 6.7% rise in Universal Credit, an increase to the minimum wage, and help for people who rent privately. We have all the details
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Fixed ISA rates slashed - grab the top rates while you can
Fixed cash ISA rates are coming down amid interest rates freezing and falling inflation. Here’s why you need to grab the top rates before they get pulled
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Freetrade’s new easy-access funds aim to beat top savings rates
Freetrade has launched an easy-access exchange traded fund (ETF) range - here’s how the ETFs work and how they compare to the savings market
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Motorists set for protection from rip-off fuel prices
The competition watchdog is to be granted powers to regulate fuel prices after a year of sky-high prices at the pumps
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Top easy-access savings accounts hit savers with hidden restrictions
Research reveals savers are being reeled in with top headline rates on easy-access accounts, but the majority come with ‘strings attached’
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Act now as savings rates beat inflation for the first time since 2021
The drop in inflation to 4.6% means your savings can now grow at a faster rate than that of goods and services. But will these inflation-busting rates stick around?
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One-year fixed savings drop below 6% - have they reached their peak?
The best one-year fixed-rate savings deals have fallen below the 6% mark. Find out if saving rates have reached their peak and the current top rates on the market.
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Metro Bank boosts top easy access and one year fixed savings to hit best buy tables
Metro Bank has jumped into best buy tables offering a market-leading rate on both easy access and one year fixed savings accounts.
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Rightmove: Property asking prices fall by £6,000 in November
Rightmove data shows the average UK asking price dropped by £6,000 between October and November, the biggest cut in November since 2018
