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Spectra Systems: a 'boffin-led' tech stock with business acumen
Opinion Patient investors will get paid well as they wait for success from Spectra Systems, a promising Aim stock, says Jamie Ward
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What is David Beckham's net worth?
David Beckham’s net worth comes from his illustrious football career and making millions off the pitch through brand deals and sports investments
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How Labour could crack the UK's growth conundrum
Opinion Planning and state procurement are key to productivity, says David C. Stevenson
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What is Steven Bartlett’s net worth?
We explore Steven Bartlett’s net worth and how the mastermind behind the podcast The Diary of a CEO became a millionaire at 26
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Why the AI boom adds to the case for investment in renewable energy
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Best and worst countries to retire to from a tax planning perspective
Once the poster child for expat-friendly taxes, Portugal is now one of the worst countries for pension taxation. So, which European countries are the smartest financial choices when it comes to retiring abroad?
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What is inflation and how does it affect you?
Although we are past the worst of the cost of living crisis, the Bank of England recently said price rises could hit 3.7% later this year. What is inflation and how does it impact your personal finances?
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Should the income protection age cap be lifted?
You can only get income protection cover if you are below age 59. With people now working for longer, should the limit be raised?
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What has changed with employers’ National Insurance – and how will it impact you?
Will you feel the effects of the National Insurance hike, as businesses warn of redundancies, smaller pay rises and higher inflation?
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'North Sea oil is ripe for a rebound'
Opinion Labour’s green-energy policy is unsustainable, says Dominic Frisby. That bodes well for British oil explorers
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Nationwide will start paying the £100 Fairer Share bonus this week – do you qualify?
More than four million Nationwide customers will get the £100 Fairer Share payment. Who is eligible, and when will you receive the bonus?
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'I have been freelance for almost a decade. Here are my 6 tips for pension saving'
Leaving the safety of a monthly wage and going self-employed can be scary so why should you prioritise your pension?
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The British railway industry is in rude health – here's why investors should jump aboard
The railway industry has bounced back from the devastating impact of the pandemic and is entering a new phase of development – and profitability
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Paying the grandkids’ school fees could generate a shock IHT bill
Private school fees have soared as a result of the government’s VAT policy, meaning more grandparents are helping out – but what are the tax implications?
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Review: Shangri-La Rasa Ria – a walk on the wild side in Malaysia
Travel Vaishali Varu connects with nature with a stay at Shangri-La Rasa Ria on the island of Borneo
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How have the original AIM stocks performed over 30 years?
As AIM celebrates its 30th anniversary this month, we take a look at the original AIM stocks – and how they have performed. Which company has posted a 6,331% return, and which one has fallen 99%?
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Unloved alternative trusts are going cheap – should you buy?
Opinion Alternative trusts like infrastructure and real estate funds are trading at huge discounts. Investors should take advantage, says Rupert Hargreaves
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Trump eyes private foundations to raise tax. Will philanthropy decline?
The picture is mixed, but philanthropy on the whole is alive and well, says Simon Wilson
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AGMs: a unique selling point for investment trusts that investors should capitalise on
Opinion Shareholder meetings aren’t just a regulatory requirement – they are a way to communicate with investors
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8 of the best houses for sale with outdoor swimming pools
The best houses for sale with outdoor swimming pools – from a family house in Wimbledon Village, London, to a 1640s mansion in Derbyshire with a heated swimming pool in the grounds
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Trouble brews in B&M as bargain shops take a hit
Opinion Once a stock market darling, B&M's share price has slumped. What has gone wrong for bargain shops?
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US and China reach a ceasefire in their trade war after talks in London
The US and China's trading relationship – the most important one in the global economy – is back on track. Will the truce last?
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A cyclical case for UK stocks
Opinion Depressed margins and relatively low valuations mean the UK market could rally strongly as conditions improve, says Cris Sholto Heaton.
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Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust: a fund that lets you buy Britain on a triple discount
Opinion If UK stocks return to favour, Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust, a value-focused investment trust, should perform well, says Max King
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Infrastructure investing: a haven of stable growth amid market turmoil
From booming construction in emerging markets to digital and green transitions, the infrastructure sector offers security, returns and long-term opportunities
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Private schools lose high court challenge over VAT – how much more will you pay?
It looks like higher private school fees are here to stay, after the high court dismissed a legal challenge over the government’s VAT policy
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Is a £250,000 pension pot enough to retire on?
What would your retirement income be with a £250K pension pot? Knowing how much you can get makes it easier to plan for your golden years.
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Review: Huvafen Fushi – be reborn in the Maldives
Travel You will leave the luxury resort of Huvafen Fushi in the Maldives feeling refreshed and rejuvenated
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A long bull market beckons for copper
Opinion Ignore short-term volatility: a worsening supply squeeze implies far higher prices in future, says Albert Mackenzie, copper analyst and market reporter at Benchmark Mineral Intelligence
