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Will Labour change the rules on pension tax relief?
Pension tax relief costs the government almost £50 billion a year – but new reports suggest cuts are off the table at the upcoming Budget
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Eric Adams: the New York City mayor charged with corruption
Controversy and accusations of corruption have followed Eric Adams in his rise to the mayoralty of New York City. Now he has been charged with a federal crime.
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Is China an undervalued market?
Most funds remain wary of China amid slowing growth. Have they got it wrong?
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A fairer deal for investment trusts
New rules on how investment trusts report costs should ditch the idea that investors only need to look at one number
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How much does the prime minister get paid?
How much does the prime minister get paid and should he get more?
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8 of the best houses for sale with libraries
This week: the best houses for sale with libraries – from a five-storey Georgian townhouse in Bloomsbury, London, to a 15th-century property with a library in a medieval tower in Lozère, France
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11 reasons you need to register for self-assessment before 5 October
There are lots of reasons why you may need to register for self-assessment. But you’ll need to act fast to meet the 5 October deadline
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After Priips changes, investment trusts are due a rerating
Heavy-handed rules governing fees, which put investment trust companies at a disadvantage, are to go.
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What is Selena Gomez’s net worth?
What is Selena Gomez’s net worth? From her Disney days to her lucrative beauty brand, here’s how Selena Gomez became one of the youngest billionaires in the world
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Who is John Donahoe, the man who made Nike uncool?
Nike’s 48-year success story has been put into question by John Donahoe, its outgoing CEO who knew nothing about Nike or its culture. What mistakes did he make?
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How to get the best travel insurance
Finding the best travel insurance policy is vital for holidaymakers to avoid getting stung by unexpected costs. We look at how to choose the right cover
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How to improve economic output using the supply-side approach
Boosting potential economic output through public investment is crucial, says David C. Stevenson
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8 of the best eco-houses for sale now
This week: houses with excellent ecological credentials – from an award-winning house and studio in Hampshire’s New Forest National Park, to a contemporary Georgian-style house in Cobham, Surrey.
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How Finseta is cashing in on currencies
Finseta has established a foothold in the upper echelons of the market for international payments. Should you invest?
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Anders Holch Povlsen: the Danish tycoon reshaping Britain
Anders Holch Povlsen has snapped up land in the Highlands, returning it to a wilderness, and plans to transform a historic department store in Edinburgh. Can he also revive Topshop?
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Top trusts that offer growth at a discount
Professional investor Alastair Laing picks three trusts where he'd put his money
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How to invest in the quiet market months
Here's how to invest in the quiet market months, since “sell in May” hasn’t paid off this year.
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What's next for oil prices?
How are world economies affecting oil prices and the demand for oil?
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Spire Healthcare: invest in the booming demand for private healthcare
Spire Healthcare is one of the few listed companies benefiting from the growing trend in private healthcare. Should you invest?
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Are insurance companies a good investment?
Costs may be soaring but the insurance sector is currently going through one of its most profitable periods. The market has been slow to realise the opportunity here
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What can small businesses expect from Labour's employment law reforms?
Small businesses could be impacted by Labour’s reforms to employment law which will be unveiled next month – here's how to prepare.
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The US election has witnessed more political violence, just how ugly could it get?
US Election Donald Trump is at the center of the US election yet again, but not for good reason. Will there be a peaceful handover of power in 2025?
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Buffett’s "insurance guru" Ajit Jain sells up
Warren Buffett has long sung the praises of Ajit Jain, who he once tipped to take over in the top job. Now he is selling a big chunk of his stake in Buffett’s firm. Why?
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Emerging markets: exploding the “risk” myth
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Mario Draghi delivers a wake-up call on the EU economy. Can it be revived?
Draghi, the former ECB chief has delivered his long-awaited report into the sluggish EU economy and what can be done to revive it.
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8 of the best properties for sale on islands
Properties on islands – from a 19th-century house on an island off the west coast of France to a modern property on an island in the River Thames.
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Are matchboxes worth collecting?
TikTok is reigniting a spark for matchbox collecting. Is there any value in phillumeny or will it fizzle out?
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How did the August interest rate cut affect savings and mortgages?
Analysts at Moneyfacts have analysed the impact the last Bank of England interest rate cut had on personal finances. Here’s what they found.
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Will Labour raise the state pension age?
A government in need of cutting expenditure could be tempted to hike the state pension age. We look at whether it could rise higher and faster than currently planned
