Latest articles by Saloni Sardana
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Sterling accelerates its recovery after chancellor’s U-turn on taxes
News The pound has recovered after Kwasi Kwarteng U-turned on abolishing the top rate of income tax. Saloni Sardana explains what's going on..
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Bank of England spends £65bn to “restore orderly market conditions”
News The Bank of England has said it will spend £65bn buying bonds to stabilise the financial markets after the government’s mini-Budget. Saloni Sardana explains what’s happening.
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Hundreds of mortgage products withdrawn as interest rates surge
News Hundreds of mortgage products have been withdrawn after sterling crashed to the lowest levels in decades against the dollar and the Bank of England said it wouldn’t hesitate to step in and raise interest rates further.
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What changes to the pensions charge cap mean for you
News The government could raise the pensions charge cap – the amount you can be charged in your workplace's default pension fund. Saloni Sardana explains why, and what it means for you.
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Tax changes: here is what the mini-Budget means for you
Analysis Saloni Sardana looks at the tax cuts in the mini-Budget and explains what each one means.
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National Insurance increase will be reversed in November, says chancellor
News The UK government has ditched the 1.25 percentage-point National Insurance rise, which will see workers pocket more pay and reduce tax for UK businesses. Saloni Sardana explains what the changes means for you.
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Interest rates rise to their highest in 14 years – here’s what it means for you
News The Bank of England has raised interest rates by 0.5 percentage points to 2.25%, the highest level since December 2008. Saloni Sardana explains what it means for your money.
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Pension planning: five strategies to maximise your retirement income
Advice Britain is heading for a recession. That means you’re going to have to make your money work harder. Here, Saloni Sardana outlines five pension planning strategies to help soften the blow.
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Why we are in a cost of living crisis today
Briefings With inflation in double figures, the cost of living crisis isn't going away. Saloni Sardana explains what is behind it.
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Cryptocurrency roundup: EU introduces crypto-regulation
News Bitcoin halted its decline this week as the EU moves to regulate the sector. Saloni Sardana rounds up the week’s cryptocurrency news.
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Why petrol prices are higher than in 2008, despite lower oil prices now
Briefings The price of petrol is at an all-time high. Yet despite oil prices being higher in 2008, petrol was cheaper back then. Saloni Sardana explains why.
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Why are energy prices going up so much?
Analysis UK energy prices are going through the roof – and not just here. They are rising all around the world. Saloni Sardana explains what’s going on.
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What the UK’s no-confidence vote means for the pound
News Boris Johnson is to face a vote of confidence in Parliament after a group of Conservative MPs turned against him. Saloni Sardana looks at what it might mean for the pound.
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Here’s how the government plans to cut consumers’ energy bills
Briefings Rishi Sunak has outlined a £15bn package to help consumers cut the cost of soaring energy bills. Saloni Sardana looks at what he’s proposing and what it means for you.
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Law Debenture investment trust update: premium over net assets slips
News Saloni Sardana looks at the latest update from the Law Debenture investment trust, one of the six funds in MoneyWeek’s model investment trust portfolio.
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RIT Capital Partners update: discount to NAV narrows
News RIT Capital Partners one of the components of the MoneyWeek investment trust portfolio, has seen a narrowing in its share price's discount to its net asset value.
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Should investors care about UK firms being snapped up by overseas investors?
Analysis Britain is more open to foreign takeovers than comparable markets. Should investors be worried? John Stepek reports.
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Caledonia Investments update: weak pound boosts returns
News Caledonia Investments, one of the components of the MoneyWeek investment trust portfolio, saw the value of its investments rise in April.
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What is a windfall tax?
Briefings Windfall taxes are levied on industries that have benefited the most from unusual economic conditions, earning above average profits. They are often associated with the energy sector.
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Financial calendar – what to expect in the week of 2-6 May
News A selection of economic events to watch out for in the coming week, including a decision from the Federal Reserve on raising US interest rates, and German retail sales figures.
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Surge in Covid cases in China rattles markets. What is going on?
News The resurgence of Covid in China has led to fears that lockdowns could derail the global economic recovery. Saloni Sardana explains what is going on and how it affects the global economy.
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Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust update: discount to net asset value narrows
News Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust's is still trading at a discount relative to its net asset value – but the discount is narrowing, says Saloni Sardana.
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Russia has avoided its first default since 1918, but it is not out of the woods yet
Analysis Russia appears to have avoided its first default in more than a century on foreign currency debt. Saloni Sardana explains what is next for Russia and whether the threat of a default still remains.
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How China's “zero-Covid” policy could affect the global economy
Analysis As part of t its “zero Covid” policy, China is imposing stringent lockdowns as the number of cases rises sharply. Saloni Sardana looks at how this could affect the global economic recovery.
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