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Who will miss out on the state pension triple lock?
Not all pensioners have their state pensions increased each year in line with the triple lock. We explain who misses out
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Should you invest a lump sum or drip feed your investments over time?
When stock markets fall, drip-feeding your deposits can help protect your investments, and take the emotion out of investing
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Saving vs investing: which is better to help you make more money?
While saving is great for short-term goals, investing can help your money grow over the long term. But is one better than the other – and what is the real difference?
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Will the Middle East crisis push the UK into stagflation?
Even before the conflict in the Middle East broke out, the UK’s economy was weakening while inflation was running high. Now, stagflation looks like an increasingly likely headache for central banks.
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What is the state pension triple lock?
The UK state pension triple lock is loved by pensioners but hated by economists. What is the triple lock – and what does its future hold?
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Cash ISA vs stocks and shares ISA: which is better for your money?
The debate over low-risk cash ISAs versus higher-returning stocks and shares ISAs overlooks the fact that both have an important role for different goals
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Dividend heroes: the investment trusts that have increased their dividends for 20+ years
Investment trusts can be a good option for income-focused investors – but which trusts have consistently increased their dividends over the past 20 years?
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Galliford Try: a building firm that's worth a punt
Construction group Galliford Try has quadrupled its dividend, but the stock still looks attractive from a valuation perspective
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Venture Global: a promising way to play the energy crisis
LNG-producer Venture Global is set for a windfall from higher natural gas prices and looks like a promising play on the brewing energy crisis
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Marquee Week: art's spring season starts in style
Marquee Week got the London art market's 2026 spring season off to a good start, with works from David Hockney to Andy Warhol and Francis Bacon
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James Caan: Time to give British business a big boost
Interview Entrepreneur James Caan talks to Matthew Partridge about AI's effects on the labour market, the dire state of financial education and the future of UK business
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Reza Pahlavi: The man who would be Shah of Iran
Reza Pahlavi was an 18-year-old student in the US when his father, the last Shah of Iran, was deposed. Now he's hoping to claim his inheritance. Does he have any hope?
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Pershing Square Holdings is hoping for a Trump windfall
Pershing Square's contrarian bet on US mortgage giants Fannie May and Freddie Mac could pay off for the high-conviction hedge fund
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8 of the best properties with wildflower meadows
Properties with wildflower meadows for sale now – from an Elizabethan hall in Worcestershire to a modern development by a loch in Scotland
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How the war on Iran will shake the global economy
The war on Iran is having repercussions far beyond the Middle East. Just how bad will things get?
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Investment trusts are still a good place for your money
Opinion Money is flowing out of investment trusts. But the rush for the exits is not all it seems to be, says Max King
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The oil crisis could tip Britain into a full-scale recession
Opinion An oil crisis will expose the frailties of the British economy. It may already be too late to do anything about it, says Matthew Lynn
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Market crashes quiz: How much do you know about the darkest days in the stock market?
Quiz Market crashes can sometimes see years’ worth of investment gains wiped out in minutes – how closely have you been studying the history of the stock market?
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Iran crisis is making markets increasingly unpredictable
The outlook for the Iran crisis isn't clear, but investors need to expect a more volatile world
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Why investors can't turn to safe-haven assets anymore
Traditional safe-haven assets no longer offer protection against a turbulent market
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3 UK mid-cap stocks for growth and solidity on the cheap
Opinion Three UK mid-cap stocks to buy now, selected by Simon Gergel, lead portfolio manager at The Merchants Trust
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Top 5 fun-filled Easter holidays for families
Travel We take a look at the best Easter holiday destinations, from kite-flying in Barbados to glamping in Monmouthshire
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When is the best time to book flights?
Travel Planning a holiday but don’t know when is the best time to book flights? We look at when the data suggests you should secure your next trip
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How to hedge against inflation
UK inflation increased above the Bank of England’s target rate in October. How can investors protect their wealth against inflation?
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Are you eligible for Nationwide’s next £100 Fairer Share bonus?
Millions of Nationwide customers got the £100 Fairer Share payment in 2025. We explain how to boost your chances of being eligible for the bonus, if it returns in 2026
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How to profit from higher oil prices
Tips The escalation of conflict in the Middle East sent the oil price soaring. Which investments could rise during periods of rising oil prices?
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How to manage higher private school fees
Private school fees have soared by thousands following the addition of VAT, and further increases could lie in store going forward. We explain how to manage the higher costs.
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How much do I need to save in Premium Bonds to win?
NS&I’s Premium Bonds pay out hundreds of millions each month, but the vast majority of savers have never won a single penny. Is it just bad luck or do you need a certain amount to really be in with a chance of winning?
