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Conservative manifesto state pension plan: what is the triple lock plus? Rishi Sunak policy explainedExplainer The triple lock plus policy has been touted by Rishi Sunak as a tax cut for pensioners. But experts say it could still lead to retirees paying tax, and push the state pension age up.
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Almost 2.5 million retirees will pay tax on state pension despite triple lock plus policy, says Steve WebbThe former pensions minister argues that the Conservatives’ claim that pensioners will never pay income tax on their state pension is incorrect. We look at the figures.
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How to invest in the UK stock market this election season – and is it worth it?We look at whether the UK stock market presents a good investment opportunity. Plus, which funds can help you access it?
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SNP manifesto 2024: what money policies did John Swinney announce?The SNP manifesto has been launched in Scotland, and makes several key commitments, including a pledge to end austerity and a commitment to rejoin the EU.
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Will capital gains tax rise after the general election?We take a close look at what the political parties have said about CGT. Will they raise the tax or won’t they? Could investors and homeowners be taxed more?
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What could a general election mean for apprenticeships?Labour and the Conservatives have competing approaches when it comes to apprenticeships and funding young workers. But how are they supporting small businesses?
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Conservatives predict state pension will hit £13,200 by 2029The UK state pension will reach £13,200 by the end of the next parliament, thanks to the triple lock, according to the Tories. We look at how inflation will affect the forecasts.
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Labour pledges to open 'at least' 350 banking hubs over next ParliamentNews The Labour Party claims it will ‘bring banking back to the high street’ if it forms the next government after the 2024 general election.
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Hundreds of thousands of fixed-rate mortgages to expire by the general election – how to cope with rising costsFeature The general election manifestos say little about mortgage support for homeowners, yet many will see their cheap deals end as the nation heads to the polls.
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