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Rightmove: Asking prices show its biggest rise in 10 months
Asking prices continue to hike as more buyers take to the property market, amid a slow 2023
By Vaishali Varu Published
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The best cash ISAs – March 2024
Savings Easy access and fixed ISA rates are now at their highest since 2009. Here are the best cash ISAs on the market today
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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The best one-year fixed savings accounts, March 2024 – earn up to 5.28%
Savings Earn up to 5.28% on one-year fixed savings accounts. We have all the best deals available now
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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Best easy-access savings accounts, March 2024 – earn up to 5.2%
Savings Easy access savings now offer inflation-busting rates, but they won't last for long. We look at the best easy-access savings accounts on the market now
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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Chase introduces a base rate tracker to its saver- is the bank diluting its popular account benefits?
Chase is changing the way interest is calculated on its savings account. What does this mean for Chase account holders and does the app-based bank still stack up as a top buy?
By Vaishali Varu Published
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RICS: Buyers and sellers are returning to the property market amid hopes of rate cuts
News Research suggests the property market is becoming busier after a lacklustre 2023, but how long will it last?
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Warning: water bills to rise by a whopping 70% by 2030
Suppliers are proposing water bill hikes to solve debt, but consumer watchdog warns that it will shake up UK household costs
By Oojal Dhanjal Published
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GDP figures: UK economy grew in January – is the recession over already?
News Official figures show the UK economy rose in the first month of the year after falling into a recession at the end of 2023. How long will the recovery last?
By Marc Shoffman Published
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HSBC launches £220 bank switching deal - should you move banks?
HSBC is heating up the bank switching market with £220 up for grabs if you switch to its current account. But is the sweetener worth it and who can get it?
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Council tax crackdown on long-term empty homes from 1 April – how much more will you pay?
If you have a second property left empty for 12 months, you could face a double council tax charge from April
By Oojal Dhanjal Published
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Chase changes its cashback rules- does the account remain a top buy?
The app-based bank is making changes to cashback on its current account. Does it still stack up as the best account on the market?
By Vaishali Varu Published
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ONS: UK wage growth slows, but still outpaces inflation
ONS data shows that wage growth has slowed again – but is it enough for an interest rate cut from the Bank of England? We look at what the latest economic developments mean for your money.
By Katie Williams Published
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The gold price hit a record high in March – could it soar higher?
The yellow metal has hit a new all-time high. We look at market expectations and how to invest in gold.
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Santander to cut top 5.2% easy-access saver rate - is now the time to switch?
Santander is set to drop its 5.2% best buy rate on its easy-access saver in May. We have all the details, plus is now a good time to switch savings accounts?
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Will house prices fall in 2024?
News The property market didn't crash - as some expected - in 2023, but how will it fare in 2024 as the market anticipates interest rate cuts?
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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ONS reshuffles shopping basket to help calculate inflation – what are we buying and what have we ditched?
From air fryers to rice cakes and gluten-free bread – what makes up a typical basket of goods today? Here's what the ONS has set as its latest inflation shopping basket.
By Katie Williams Published
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MoneyWeek UK banknotes campaign calls on Bank of England to feature more women on our money
With a current ratio of three women to 16 men since 1970, is it time the Bank changed how historical figures are selected? MoneyWeek has today launched its Noteworthy Figures campaign ahead of International Women Day, calling on the Bank of England to feature more women on the back of UK banknotes
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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Triple lock retained: what does the Spring Budget mean for pensioners?
The triple lock is safe for now, but income tax thresholds have been frozen. Is the government giving to pensioners with one hand and taking away with the other?
By Katie Williams Published
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Nationwide strikes deal to buy Virgin Money - what does it mean for customers?
Nationwide Building Society has reached an agreement to buy Virgin Money for £2.9 billion. But what does the takeover mean for customers, branches and products?
By Ruth Emery Published
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Halifax: House prices surge for the fifth consecutive month
The property market remains resilient as house prices grow for the fifth month in a row, latest Halifax data shows
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Budget 2024: Child benefit to be paid to more families
The chancellor has announced that the high income child benefit charge will be overhauled, meaning thousands more families will be able to keep their child benefit. We explain what’s happening.
By Ruth Emery Published
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Spring Budget 2024: government to pursue ‘pot for life’ pensions reform
In his Spring Budget, Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt said he wanted employees to be able to ‘take their pension pots with them’ when they change jobs.
By Henry Sandercock Published
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Budget 2024: Chancellor scraps holiday lets tax perks – is property investing still worth it?
News Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled plans to abolish the furnished holiday lettings tax regime in his Spring Budget. We explain what this could mean for the housing market.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Spring Budget: Hunt reiterates commitment to NatWest retail share offer
The NatWest shares could go on sale as early as this summer, with the government committed to exiting its stake in the bank by 2025/26.
By Katie Williams Published
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Spring Budget: What the latest National Insurance cut means for you
News Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a 2p cut in National Insurance in his latest fiscal update – how much could you actually save?
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Budget 2024: National Insurance cut, a new British ISA, and reform of the child benefit charge - here’s what has been announced
The chancellor has announced a host of changes, including cutting National Insurance again, and abolishing some tax reliefs. Here’s how the Budget will affect your finances.
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Fundsmith Equity fund underperforms again - is it still a winner?
News Fund veteran Terry Smith has underperformed for the third successive year. Is it still worth backing his high-quality portfolio?
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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UK state pension could hit £13,000 ‘in next five years’
The state pension triple lock could add more than £1,500 to the state support if it’s continued beyond the next general election by the next government.
By Henry Sandercock Published
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What could the Spring Budget mean for Premium Bonds?
The chancellor is set to announce NS&I’s net financing target for the new tax year. Which way is it likely to go and what will it mean for Premium Bond holders?
By Vaishali Varu Published