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British Airways revamps Avios scheme bringing down flight prices to £1
With the new Avios part-payments scheme you can now bag a British Airways flight for as little as £1
By Oojal Dhanjal Published
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RBS to close a fifth of branches
Royal Bank of Scotland plans to shut 18 branches across Scotland, resulting in the loss of 105 jobs. We have the full list of closures.
By Ruth Emery Published
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Barclays bank caps in-branch cash deposits for personal banking customers
News Barclays has placed a cap on how much you can pay into your bank with cash in a bid to fight financial crime - will you be affected?
By Henry Sandercock Published
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State pension warning as families opting out of child benefit hits record high
Up to one million parents could be losing out on £6,500 in retirement because they have opted out of receiving child benefit.
By Ruth Emery Published
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Waspi women compensation petition calling for Parliament debate hits 230,000 signatures
News Waspi women have called on Leader of the House of Commons Penny Mordaunt to schedule time for MPs to debate and vote on a potential compensation package.
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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The best cash ISAs – April 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, April 2024 – earn up to 5.17%
Savings Earn up to 5.17% 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, April 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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Barclays warns of significant rise in social media investment scams
Investment scam victims are losing an average £14k, with 61% of those falling for one over social media. Here's how to spot one and keep your money safe
By Oojal Dhanjal Published
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Over a thousand savings accounts now offer inflation-busting rates – how long will they stick around?
The rate of UK inflation slowed again in March, boosting the opportunity for savers to earn real returns on cash in the bank. But you will need to act fast to secure the best deals.
By Katie Williams Published
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UK sold house prices fall again amid mortgage rates uncertainty, ONS House Price Index shows
News The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) analysis of UK sold house prices data showed they remained down year-on-year.
By Henry Sandercock Published
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UK inflation: consumer price index release dates
UK inflation has fallen from its peak and is currently at 3.2%. When is the next Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, and will inflation continue to slow down?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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UK inflation slowed again in March – but a rate cut could be some months away
The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data came in at 3.2% for March. This was slightly higher than some economists expected, but takes us closer to the Bank of England’s 2% inflation target.
By Katie Williams Published
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Pension vs property: which option provides the best income for your retirement?
News With the cost of a comfortable retirement on the rise, future retirees need to weigh up which strategy offers the best returns. But is a pension a better bet than property?
By Henry Sandercock Published
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Retirees cash out small pension pots, FCA figures reveal
Retirees raid pension pots and fall out of love with annuities, FCA data shows. Should you take money out from your pension pot?
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published
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Scottish Power to pay out £1.5m in energy bill compensation for overcharging
Scottish Power has agreed to a compensation package of £1.5 million after the energy supplier wrongly overcharged nearly 1,700 customers
By Oojal Dhanjal Published
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ONS wage growth data puts Bank of England UK interest rate cuts into doubt, analysts warn
News ONS wage growth data has shown earnings are continuing to rise at an inflation-busting rate. It means cuts to the base rate may come later in the summer
By Henry Sandercock Published
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Most expensive street in Britain to buy on has houses with '£10m average asking price', Rightmove finds
News Rightmove found Buckingham Gate, close to Buckingham Palace, was the most expensive street in the country. Do you live near one that's been included on the list?
By Henry Sandercock Published
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Amex hikes fee on BA cards and makes changes to companion voucher scheme
American Express has raised the spending requirements for its popular British Airways credit card. Do the perks outweigh the costs?
By Oojal Dhanjal Published
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How to cut high overdraft charges
Overdraft charges cost 9.7 million Brits a staggering £1.4billion each year, new data reveals. We look at how much you could be overpaying and how to avoid high interest
By Oojal Dhanjal Published
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Landlords ‘positive’ about buy-to-let market despite Renters Reform Bill
News New research has found landlords are not being put off investing in the rental market, even though the Renters Reform Bill is on its way.
By Henry Sandercock Published
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Car finance review: FCA warns lenders to prepare for potential costs
News The City watchdog has written to lenders to warn them to prepare for potential costs, as it conducts a review into complaints about mis-sold car finance.
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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UK GDP growth 'could keep interest rates high', analysts warn
News UK GDP growth was registered as being 0.1% in February. But, there are concerns it could delay Bank of England interest rate cuts.
By Henry Sandercock Published
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Retirees receive £119,000 less in pension savings than expected
UK retirees are facing smaller pension pots than expected, with more than half of adults regretting not having started saving earlier in their careers
By Oojal Dhanjal Published
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Are UK energy prices going down in 2024?
News Energy prices have gone down for most households since Easter when the new Ofgem energy price cap came in. But what will happen to gas and electricity bills later in 2024?
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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RICS: Buyer demand has risen, but will house prices go up?
More buyers and sellers are coming to the property market, the latest RICS survey reveals. But how far can house prices rise while mortgage rates remain high?
By Katie Williams Published
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Gold price hits new high – could it soar higher?
The gold price is now at a new all-time high, passing $2,360. We look at what’s next for the yellow metal and how to invest in gold.
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Chase introduces a bonus rate on its savings account – but do you qualify?
Chase’s easy-access savings account has become a best buy after the addition of its first-ever bonus rate. But with several restrictions, are you eligible – and why you may need to act fast
By Vaishali Varu Published
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King Charles banknotes to enter circulation in June
New banknotes featuring the King will be introduced on 5 June – here’s what they will look like and what will happen to your banknotes featuring the late Queen.
By Katie Williams Last updated