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Four reasons why a house price crash is coming
Opinion The pressure on house prices and property can only get worse with the economy turning down and taxes rising, says Matthew Lynn
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Jane Birkin's original Hermès bag sells for millions
The original Hermès bag made for Jane Birkin has sold for €8.6 million – but what’s it for?
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China pulls ahead of the US in the global AI tech race
The idea that China could get ahead of the US in terms of technological prowess once seemed fanciful. That’s no longer the case.
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Review: NEW Hotel, Athens – putting the old city in the frame
Travel The NEW Hotel’s vibrant decor makes for an artistic stay in the old of Athens
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What is the state pension age and when will you get yours?
Does the recently-launched State Pension Age Review mean it could rise faster in future? We look at when the age is next scheduled to go up, and whether people could have to wait until their 70s, or even 80th birthday, to claim their state pension
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Pension inheritance tax paperwork nightmare – how to prepare to avoid penalties
Pensions will be included in inheritance tax calculations from April 2027 and in a shock move, your executors will have to shoulder the burden of finding all your unused pots
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Over-50s savings accounts - what’s on offer and are they any good?
As Saga gets ready to launch an over-50 savings product with NatWest later this year, we look at what accounts for older savers are already on the market
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Always late to the ISA party? It may have cost you £123k over the past 20 years
Delaying investing in stocks and shares ISAs until the end of the tax year has been a surefire way to lose money over the last two decades, according to new analysis
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Silver prices reach new highs: is now the time to invest?
Investing in silver can be riskier compared to gold, but with the silver price spiking, is now the time to invest?
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What is an emerging market, and should you invest in them?
Emerging markets can be a great way to add diversification to your investment portfolio, but what is an emerging market, and is now a good time to buy into them?
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'Reeves should cut cash ISA limit and revive Brit ISA,' says Merryn Somerset Webb
Opinion Cash ISAs are mostly pointless and always expensive, says Merryn Somerset Webb
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Can gold protect you against inflation?
Inflation is on the rise in the UK. Could investing in gold protect your portfolio against rising prices?
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What is Robbie Williams’ net worth?
We explore Robbie Williams’ net worth, how he made his millions, and what brought the former Take That singer back into the public eye
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What is Rory McIlroy’s net worth?
Rory McIlroy’s net worth surged after the Northern Irish golfer won his first Career Grand Slam in April, earning his place among golf legends. We take a deep dive into his fortune.
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Alexandr Wang: the AI wunderkind who takes his seat at Meta
Alexandr Wang became the world’s youngest self-made billionaire by exploiting a niche in the AI market. Now Mark Zuckerberg has poached him for a record sum
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Top global stocks offering rising income and lasting long-term growth
Opinion Samantha Fitzpatrick, co-manager of the Murray International Trust, selects three global stocks where she’d put her money
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Just Group has the wind behind it – should you invest?
Just Group, a retirement products provider, is well placed to profit from a growing annuity market
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8 of the best houses for sale for around £500,000
The best houses for sale for around £500,000 – from an 1850s property in Great Yarmouth with a viewing tower overlooking the harbour, to an apartment in period property with a private residents’ garden in Greenwich
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Personal Assets Trust: a fund to protect your wealth
Personal Assets Trust aims to shelter its shareholders’ assets from volatile markets
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What's behind the big shift in Japanese government bonds?
Rising long-term Japanese government bond yields point to growing nervousness about the future – and not just inflation
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Zohran Mamdani, "Trump's worst nightmare", wows New York
Zohran Mamdani, 33, has won the Democratic candidacy to be mayor of New York. That has energised his supporters and enemies alike – and terrified the rich
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Britain’s fallen stars: a second chance for quality stocks
Quality stocks in the UK saw share prices collapse in the wake of Covid. That has created an opportunity for smart public investors — and private buyers
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Will the boom in defence spending drive economic growth?
Defence spending is soaring, and politicians in the UK and Europe are telling voters it will be a major boost to economic growth. But is that really the case?
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Don’t miss 31 July ‘payment on account’ tax deadline
Many self-employed people have a second tax payment deadline. With an 8.25% interest charge on late payments, it’s important to pay your bill on time
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Should you invest in Netflix?
Netflix increased earnings by nearly 50% year-on-year, but the share price has fallen. Is now the time to buy Netflix stock?
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Six investment funds for beginners
Beginner investors can use funds to start building their portfolio, making it easy to access global trends while managing their risk level. Here’s six funds that beginner investors can consider.
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18 July 64: Great Fire of Rome
Features Nero was one of the Roman Empire's most notorious emperors. And his role in the fire of Rome remains a controversial aspect of his reign.
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15 July 1799: discovery of the Rosetta Stone
Features The discovery of the Rosetta Stone in 1799, and its subsequent decryption, revealed the secrets of the pharaohs hidden in the hieroglyphic script.
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Farming isn't for the faint-hearted – and isn't profitable
Opinion Farming may look appealing, but turning a profit is extremely hard. No wonder many farmers are attracted to the Sustainable Farming Incentive, says Max King
