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Unemployment remains at five-year high as wage growth continues to slow
Unemployment in the UK held at 5.1% in the three months to November as wage growth fell again month-on-month.
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Edinburgh Worldwide shareholders reject Saba proposals
Today’s requisitioned general meeting of Edinburgh Worldwide shareholders has ended in another defeat for activist investor Saba Capital management
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Taxpayers urged to fight automated HMRC penalties as 20,000 win on appeal
HMRC loses more than 60% of cases when taxpayers appeal an automated penalty it has imposed, new figures show.
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More than five million taxpayers overpay with wrong tax codes – how to check yours is right
HMRC overcharged taxpayers £3.5 billion in income tax the latest data shows, with tax coding errors largely to blame. Accountants say it is “essential” people check their tax codes to avoid being hit with higher bills.
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Gold price hits new high. Could it pass $5,000?
Donald Trump’s latest threats over Greenland have refuelled the uncertainty that made 2025 a record year for gold prices
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The best one-year fixed savings accounts – earn up to 4.55%
Savings One-year fixed savings accounts are offering inflation-beating rates of up to 4.55%. We've rounded up the best deals available on the market now
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Rightmove: Biggest January rise in property asking prices in 25 years
The traditional Boxing Day bounce and post-Budget positivity combined to create a 2.8% jump in property asking prices, data suggests
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Five ‘bear traps’ to look out for this bonus season – and four ways to lessen the blow
March is the peak month for bonuses, but it can lead to tax and pension issues. We look at four ways to protect your hard-earned money.
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Saba pursues more closed-ended funds
Activist investor Saba Capital Management could move against more UK closed-ended funds. Some trusts are taking pre-emptive action.
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Nationwide to cut interest rates on 37 savings accounts
Nationwide Building Society is slashing interest rates following the Bank of England’s decision to lower the base rate in December
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The best cash ISAs – January 2026
Savings The best cash ISAs can help you make the most of your tax-free savings. But you may want to take advantage of top rates before they disappear
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Taiwan Semiconductor shares jump on AI outlook
TSMC, Nvidia’s key supplier, has beaten on earnings and poured cold water on talk of an AI bubble
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Zoopla: Number of homes on sale at eight-year peak – but demand lagging behind 2025
The average number of homes listed for sale per estate agent at the start of the year breached 30, property portal Zoopla said
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When is the “Bed & ISA” deadline? Cut-off dates for major investment platforms
The “Bed & ISA” deadline varies from provider to provider. We list the key dates across major investment platforms
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The top stocks in the FTSE 100
The FTSE 100 celebrated its best year since the global financial crisis in 2025 and has hit new highs early this year. Which are the top stocks that drove last year's gains?
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Two million taxpayers to be hit by £100k tax trap by 2026/27
Frozen thresholds mean more people than ever are set to pay an effective income tax rate of 60% as their earnings increase beyond £100,000. We look at why, as well as how you can avoid being caught in the trap.
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ONS: UK economy grew by 0.3% in November – what does it mean for interest rates?
The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) GDP figures are a boon for the government, but what does it mean for interest rates?
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RICS: Seller confidence hits new high but buyers are yet to return to the property market
The latest Residential Market Survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) shows there are signs that confidence is slowly returning to the housing market
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'Lockdown wills’ at increased risk of legal challenge
Pressures caused by the pandemic led some people to rush their wills. Now, lawyers are saying problems are surfacing that could make them invalid
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Gilt yields fall to lowest level since 2024
The cost of government borrowing is falling. A new bond issuing strategy could be helping bring gilt yields down.
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How the mansion tax could affect you even if your home is valued below £2 million
The mansion tax will apply to homes worth above £2 million from April 2028 but even lower-value properties could be looked at, MPs have been told.
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Revealed: The 10 UK locations which could see the biggest house price growth in 2026
Scotland leads the way for house price growth in 2026 according to Zoopla, but what regions will do the best in 2026?
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Could pensions inheritance tax rule change create liquidity crisis for Sippholders?
Pension inheritance tax rule changes from April 2027 could create a liquidity crisis for some self-invested personal pensions (Sipps) holding commercial property. We reveal what you can do to mitigate the impact.
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Pension Schemes Bill: what’s changing and what it means for you
The government’s latest reforms to pensions are designed to make saving for retirement easier and better value for money – but will they leave you better off?
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FTSE 100 hits new highs above 10,000
The UK stock market’s flagship index, the FTSE 100, is at record highs as investors seek out defensive positions and rotate away from the US
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Do you still have to file a tax return if you don’t owe any tax?
Even if you do not owe the taxman any money, failure to complete and submit your tax return could result in a penalty costing you up to £1,600.
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Act now to avoid inheritance tax on your pension with this one simple change
A quick and easy paperwork change could avoid your children paying inheritance tax on your pension if you act now. Here’s how.
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FCA proposes new ratings system for workplace pension schemes
The City watchdog has proposed new rules to help ensure pension schemes are providing value for money
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Fund inflows hit a six-month high in November – where are investors putting their money?
Investors returned to the financial markets amid the Autumn Budget in November 2025 but caution remains.
