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What are Avios-only flights and who is eligible?Avios-only flights have proved incredibly popular since launching in 2023. We explain what they are, how they work and who qualifies.
By Sam Walker Last updated
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Should you buy Alphabet shares following $80 billion capital raise?The Google parent company’s stock fell following the raise, but experts think it’s necessary for Alphabet to capitalise on the AI opportunity.
By Dan McEvoy Published
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The top five questions to ask yourself when preparing for retirementThe Pensions Commission recently shone a light on many groups of people that are vastly underprepared for retirement – are you one of them?
By Sam Shaw Published
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How to set up a pension if you're self-employedFeatures Just 4% of wholly self-employed workers are paying into a pension, meaning millions of people could be woefully unprepared for retirement. We explain the different options for people who work for themselves
By Sam Shaw Last updated
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How are Premium Bonds prize winners notified – and who is Agent Million?We look at how Premium Bonds winners are notified and what NS&I means by Agent Million.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Toronto: a must-see multicultural metropolisToronto is one of the most diverse and cultural cities of the world – enjoy all the city has to offer while staying in the tranquillity of the Shangri-La.
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published
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How to check for Premium Bonds prizesTwo people become millionaires overnight every month via NS&I’s Premium Bonds prize draw. We explain how to check to see if you’ve won any cash.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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How do Premium Bonds work?NS&I’s Premium Bonds operate differently from typical savings accounts. We look at how they work.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Are you missing out on Pension Credit? How to claim the benefit worth £4,500 a yearHundreds of thousands of eligible households are still failing to apply for Pension Credit. We explain who qualifies for the benefit and how to apply.
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Are poor number skills leading you into financial dismay?Only 28% of adults can correctly answer the three key money questions considered essential for effectively managing your finances.
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published
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The top stocks in the FTSE 100The FTSE 100 celebrated its best year since the global financial crisis in 2025 but has struggled since the Iran war broke out. What are the top FTSE 100 stocks?
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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How to invest in the high-protein food trendFrom cottage cheese’s newfound popularity to soaring whey prices, a widespread protein obsession appears to be creating investment opportunities.
By Sam Shaw Published
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What is an investment trust?Investment trusts offer individual investors access to assets they might otherwise find it difficult to invest in. We look at what an investment trust is, how they work and their advantages and disadvantages.
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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Best trading platforms for UK investors ranked – how do they compare?Trading platforms have been assessed for charges, investment range on offer and quality of service. Which are the best for different types of customers?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Who is the richest person in the world?The richest person in the world is close to becoming the first-ever trillionaire. What is their net worth?
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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26 May 1896: Charles Dow launches the Dow Jones Industrial AverageThe Dow Jones Industrial Average, one of the world’s most watched and most cited stock indices, began life on this day in 1896.
By Ben Judge Last updated
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How to profit from an ageing populationAgeing populations could create an explosion in healthcare costs for society. But with new treatments, there are opportunities for canny investors
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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Three UK smaller companies for dividends and capital growthOpinion Three UK smaller companies, picked by Laura Foll, a manager of UK equity income portfolios at Janus Henderson.
By Laura Foll Published
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York Space Systems: short this unprofitable space stockYork Space Systems is a play on a booming sector – but it looks doomed and is absurdly overvalued, says Matthew Partridge.
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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How to invest in KazakhstanKazakhstan sits on one of the most extraordinary resource endowments on Earth. Should investors cash in?
By Nick Lawson Published
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AI data centres give Ceres Power a boostCeres Power Holdings is scrambling to provide the power for data centres. Can the energy technology company transform its fortunes?
By Rupert Hargreaves Published
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In the footsteps of Anthony Bolton, legendary fund managerThe successors to Anthony Bolton, legendary fund manager formerly of Fidelity, are showing strong signs of improving returns. What are they doing right?
By Max King Published
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The best properties for sale in or near national parksProperties for sale around national parks – from an Arts & Crafts house overlooking a castle in Pembrokeshire to a Grade II-listed house in the Peak District.
By Natasha Langan Published
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The revival of investment trustsInvestment trusts looked to be struggling until recently. The turnaround will gather pace, says Max King
By Max King Published
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'Let's give Elon Musk his due – he’s a hero'Opinion SpaceX founder Elon Musk may be a difficult and polarising figure, but he is also a hero, says Jamie Ward.
By Jamie Ward Published
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How to boost your retirement finances as more people set to live to 100 years oldLater-life planning is more important than ever, with 19% of girls and 12% of boys born in 2024 expected to live to 100, according to the Office for National Statistics.
By Sam Walker Published
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Japanese shares look cheap – should you buy?Japanese shares are hitting record highs as corporate profits attract global investors. But as government debt soars, is there any reason for optimism?
By Alex Rankine Published
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Is the stock market open on Spring bank holiday?As the Spring bank holiday draws near, we look at whether the UK and US stock markets will remain open as usual or if there’s a change to trading hours.
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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'European stock markets need a jet pack'Opinion European stock markets – including the UK's – are limping painfully behind the US. That needs to change, says Matthew Lynn
By Matthew Lynn Published
