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MoneyWeek Issue 1244, 24 January 2025.
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8 of the best houses for sale for around £500,000The best houses for sale for around £500,000 – from a 16th-century former farmhouse in Gwynedd to a stone cottage in Morton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
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Sir David McMurtry: Renishaw founder and Concorde engineerSir David McMurtry, co-founder of Renishaw, made a unique contribution to Britain. We look back at his legacy
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The best bank switching offers – get up to £175The best bank switching offers are making a comeback. The top deal currently offers up to £175 – are you eligible and how do you switch current accounts?
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Should I use a workplace pension or a SIPP?Analysis SIPPs vs workplace pensions: which is the right way to save for retirement for you?
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What will long-term mortgages mean for the UK housing market?Analysis Kensington Mortgages is tapping into long-term fixed-rate mortgages. John Stepek breaks down what this tells us about the housing market.
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State pensioners probably aren’t going to get an 8% pay rise next yearNews The “triple-lock” could in theory mean an 8% rise in state pensions this year. But that’s not going to happen. Saloni Sardana explains what the triple lock is, and why the chancellor wants to scrap it.
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“Raise inheritance tax”, says the OECD. Governments won’t need to be told twiceNews The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development is urging its members to increase their inheritance taxes. Saloni Sardana looks at what the OECD is proposing and whether the UK should raise IHT.
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The return of the 95% mortgage – what’s available and how much they costNews With the chancellor announcing a government guarantee on 95% mortgages in his Budget, products have started hitting the market. Nicole Garcia Merida looks at what’s on offer.
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Will Britain’s first 40-year fixed-rate mortgage tempt buyers?News Online broker Habito has launched Britain’s first 40-year fixed-rate mortgage. Nicole Garcia Merida runs an eye over what’s on offer.
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What is the pensions lifetime allowance and should you be worried about hitting it?Analysis In his recent Budget the chancellor froze the pensions lifetime allowance at £1,073,100. That may sound like a lot to have in your pot, but you could easily find yourself hitting it. Saloni Sardana explains what it is, and what the freeze means for you.
