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Waspi women: day in court against the government confirmed
Many women born in the 1950s got a raw deal due to the rising state pension age. The “Waspi” campaign group has been lobbying for compensation for years. We outline the journey so far and explore whether they might finally receive some money.
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How to invest £50,000
If you come into a sudden windfall or have excess savings in the bank, you might want to put the money to work. Three financial experts tell us how they would invest £50,000.
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Top financial priorities by age – and why a comfortable retirement may be out of reach
The cost of a comfortable retirement has risen, leaving it out of reach of even many of those who believe they are on track
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Are the Magnificent Seven overvalued?
AI hype has propelled the Magnificent Seven stocks to the pinnacle of the stock market, but have their valuations become stretched?
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How inheritance tax trick is helping families save ‘six-figure sums’
Happy to skip a generation to save thousands on inheritance tax? A deed of variation could be the estate planning tool you need.
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Avoid the pensioner tax trap – six ways to reduce your tax bill in retirement
The state pension could rise by another 4-4.5% next April, before breaching the personal allowance a year later. It means more pensioners will be dragged into paying tax on their retirement income. We look at ways to cut your bill.
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How to check for Premium Bonds prizes
NS&I’s Premium Bonds prize draw makes two people millionaires overnight every month. We explain how to check to see if you’ve won any cash
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How income tax is calculated
Millions of taxpayers face paying more income tax due to frozen tax allowances. We explain how income tax is calculated.
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ISA guide: everything you need to know for the 2025/26 tax year
We explain everything you need to know about ISAs: how they work, how much you can pay in, what investments you can hold, and how to transfer one
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The pros and cons of smart meters: Are they any good?
Smart meters can help you track and budget your energy usage. We compare them to regular meters and consider whether it’s worth getting one.
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When is the self-assessment tax return deadline?
If you are self-employed, rent out a property or earn income from savings or investments, you may need to complete a self-assessment tax return. We run through the deadlines you need to know about
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Are you missing out on Pension Credit? How to claim the benefit worth £4,300 a year
News The number of Pension Credit claims has soared in the past year but thousands of eligible households are still failing to apply. We explain who qualifies for Pension Credit and how to apply
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27 August 1995: Rugby Union turns professional
On this day in 1995, the International Rugby Board agreed to bring the era of amateur rugby to an end.
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‘My NS&I one-year British Savings Bond is maturing – what should I do with my savings?
Thousands of savers will see their fixed-rate savings accounts mature next month. We consider whether you should stick with NS&I or move to a competitor
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London Stock Exchange gets go-ahead to run Pisces private stock market
The Pisces market will allow investors to buy and sell shares in private companies. But how will it work, when will it launch, and who is allowed to use it?
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The top UK cities to grow old in
Where you live can have a great impact on your life. From healthcare access to house prices, we look at the best cities in the UK to grow old in.
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Are wealthy whisky enthusiasts leaving Britain?
Collectables Wealthy whisky enthusiasts are heading to tax-friendly countries such as Dubai, where there is more disposable income to spend on collectable luxuries like rare whisky.
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What is crypto?
You may well have heard of cryptocurrencies, but it’s important to understand how these risky assets work before diving in
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Risk in investing: the importance of understanding how risk shapes your returns
To maximise their chances of beating inflation over the long run, investors need to understand how risk impacts their portfolio
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Child Benefit: how it works, eligibility criteria and how to claim
Child Benefit is worth hundreds of pounds per year and claiming it can help build up your state pension entitlement. We look at who is eligible and how to get the payment
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UK regions where property tax proposal could hit homeowners hardest
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is rumoured to be considering stamp duty reform and a mansion tax on high-end homes but homeowners are being urged not to panic yet
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'The rise and fall of Kodak is a lesson for the tech giants'
Opinion The long decline of Kodak – a once-dominant company – shows why no business is safe from disruption, says Matthew Lynn
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The financial crisis in UK universities – what can be done?
UK universities are running out of cash and have begun to shed staff; bankruptcies look likely. What’s gone wrong, and what should be done about it?
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How to pay in a cheque
Receiving or writing a cheque has become much less common in recent years as instant bank transfers have grown in popularity. Amid widespread bank branch closures, we explain what to do if you get a cheque, and how you can pay one into your bank account.
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Could DeepSeek boost China tech stocks?
DeepSeek appears to have been and gone as far as the stock market’s reaction is concerned, but Chinese tech companies are eagerly embracing advances in AI
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8 of the best properties for sale with kitchen gardens
The best properties for sale with kitchen gardens – from a 17th-century timber-framed hall house in Norfolk, to an Arts & Crafts house in West Sussex designed by Charles Voysey with a garden by Gertrude Jekyll
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Why you should start investing early
Most investors wish they had started earlier, and data shows that starting to invest sooner yields greater results over time
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'Governments are launching an assault on the independence of central banks'
Opinion Say goodbye to the era of central bank orthodoxy and hello to the new era of central bank dependency, says Jeremy McKeown
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The highest-yielding investment trusts
Tips Investment trusts are a valuable vehicle for investors seeking reliable dividends. We look at which investment trusts currently offer the highest dividend yields.
