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Will gas and electricity bills fall? 2025 energy price forecast
UK energy prices dropped by 7% on 1 July after the latest price cap came into effect, reducing bills for those on a variable rate tariff. Will bills rise or fall in the Autumn?
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What is Jeff Bezos' net worth?
Jeff Bezos' net worth stems from his large holdings in Amazon stock. We look at how he established the world’s biggest e-retailer, his space and media investments, and what’s in store for the James Bond franchise
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Tax return: HMRC’s payments on account deadline is approaching – here is why it is unfair for the self-employed
Self-assessment taxpayers have just under a week to pay the latest instalment of their tax return, but is the charge fair? Marc Shoffman explains why this is hurting self-employed people
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How to pick a SIPP
Self-invested personal pensions (SIPPs) let you manage your retirement savings, but charges and customer service vary greatly between providers. We explain how to choose a SIPP
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Will “Liberation Day” strike again?
Donald Trump’s 90-day tariff pause comes to an end on 9 July. Can we expect further market turmoil?
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8 of the best riverside properties for sale
The best riverside properties for sale – from a Grade II-listed former mill house with views over the River Chelmer in Essex, to a townhouse on a Georgian terrace overlooking the Avon Gorge in Clifton, Bristol
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What is Cristiano Ronaldo's net worth?
Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo’s net worth comes from an illustrious sporting career, sponsorships, business ventures and the CR7 brand
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Carson Block on short-selling and what investors should watch out for when going long
Interview Renowned short seller Carson Block talks to Matthew Partridge about his specialism and where to go long
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Trade unions to gain muscle under Labour's new employment laws – what does it mean for SMEs?
New employment laws will make it easier for workers to take collective action. Here's what it could mean for SMEs.
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29 June 2007: Apple’s iPhone goes on sale for the first time
Features On this day in 2007, Apple's iPhone went on sale for the first time, revolutionising the mobile phone market.
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26 June 1906: The first Grand Prix
The first 'proper' Grand Prix on closed public roads was held by the Automobile Club de France (ACF), on this day in June 1906.
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23 June 1725: The Malt Tax riots break out across Scotland
Rioting erupted in Hamilton and spread across Scotland after excise officials arrived to implement the Malt Tax on this day in 1725.
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How to help your children buy a home
Younger generations continue to struggle to keep up with the pace of increasing house prices. We look at ways you could help your children or grandchildren get on the property ladder.
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The £40k cost of starting your pension five years late – and how to fix it
Savers who postponed their pension saving by five years when they first started working could be £40k worse off in retirement. Can you fix the errors of your youth?
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Investors can buy into tomorrow’s top global technology stocks today
Opinion Anthony Ginsberg, manager of HAN-GINS Tech Megatrend Equal Weight UCITS ETF, highlights three technology stocks as he tells us where he'd put his money
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Xi Jinping masters “The Art of the Stall”
China’s Xi Jinping appears to have played his hand well in the face of hostility and threats from Donald Trump. But at home, his position may not be as secure as it seems.
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What house features do homebuyers look for? How to boost house price by £20k
When it comes to selling property, these house features are likely to seal the deal for prospective buyers
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How to play the surge in the silver price
Bulls have been watching silver's latest run-up with excitement, says Dominic Frisby. All the ingredients for a long-term upswing are in place, and here’s how investors can take advantage
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Drinks maker Diageo gets back on its feet – should you invest?
Diageo has faced one disaster after another over the past two years. Is it finally time to buy?
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FCA greenlights Pisces, London's new private stock market
Opinion The Pisces exchange may fill a gap in the market, but it won’t address the real problem, says Matthew Lynn
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7 potential stock market winners from Labour’s industrial strategy
Investing on the coat-tails of government ambition can be a good way to take advantage of public support for certain private projects.
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Halma reaches new all-time high
Profits at Halma, one of Britain’s best blue chips, have hit a new record. But could US tariffs now cloud the outlook?
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The best cities to live in for quality of life, salary and rent
The best city to live in is difficult to determine, but using myriad measurements it looks like it is certainly not London or New York. We find out what it is.
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Waspi women: threat of ‘financial ruin’ removed in judicial review case
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 whether they might finally receive some money.
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How you could boost household income by £16k tax-free – five legal loopholes
Knowing your way around the tax system means you can take advantages of ways to keep more of your income tax-free
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How to find the best stocks and shares ISA
With so much choice it can be hard to work out which stocks and shares ISA is right for you. We explain how to compare providers.
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Will petrol prices rise this year?
Petrol has been relatively cheap in the UK so far in 2025, hitting a four-year low in May. But with conflict in the Middle East making the price of oil more volatile, will petrol become more expensive?
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Top sustainable funds to invest in
Despite outflows during the first quarter, sustainable funds have outperformed their peers. We look at the advantages and considerations of investing in ESG funds and look at some of the best green and environmental investment funds available.
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When is the next Bank of England base rate meeting?
The Bank of England held the base rate at 4.25% in June. When is the next Monetary Policy Committee meeting and will interest rates fall?
