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The best one-year fixed savings accounts – earn up to 4.56%
Savings One-year fixed savings accounts are now offering inflation-beating rates of up to 4.56%. We've rounded up the best deals available on the market now
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US-China trade framework agreed: is global trade back on track?
Tensions had been simmering between the world’s two largest economies over recent weeks, but an agreement seems to have been reached for a fresh thawing of US-China trade relations
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How to boost your pension pot as 35% of UK over 50s face huge retirement savings gap
Over 50s are facing a later life with little to no funds - but there are steps you can take now to boost your pot.
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Zoopla: House sales fall for first time in two years as buyers wait for Autumn Budget
The average price of a house in September was £270,000, down £1,000 from August as the housing market’s Christmas slowdown came early, Zoopla says
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Gold price falls 8% in a week – is the rally over?
The price of gold is still hovering above $4,000, but with momentum reversing, investors will wonder if the gold rally has now run its course
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Reeves must not cut cash ISA limit, MPs say – what could be announced?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is said to be considering slashing the cash ISA allowance in the Autumn Budget but is under pressure from a group of influential MPs not to make changes. What could be announced, and what does it mean for you?
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The best cash ISAs – October 2025
Savings The best cash ISAs can help you make the most of your tax-free savings. Here are the top rates to grow your money – take advantage before they disappear
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Number of high-earning women jumps 12% – how to convert income into pensions
More women than ever are paying the highest rate of tax as record numbers succeed in high paying professional roles. But their pension saving still needs to catch up
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Scammers steal over £600 million from Brits - how to protect yourself
Fraud cases in the first half of the year surged by 17% compared to the same period in 2024. Is your money at risk?
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Best inflation-beating savings accounts to make your money work hard
We explore the savings accounts that can best protect your money from inflation as millions of savers miss out on inflation-beating rates.
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Investec enters cash ISA market with top rate for savers
The bank and wealth management group's new fixed-rate deal is one of the best on the market.
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Family feuds over inheritances surge 61% – how to win the game of will wrangling
Later inheritances, health issues and more complicated family dynamics are increasingly coming into play when it comes to fighting over the family’s fortune. Here’s what you need to know
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UK dividends payments drop 1.4% with investors raking in £1 billion less than last year
Investors in UK firms were paid a total of £24.6 billion in dividends in the third quarter of 2025, down 1.4% from the same period last year as UK companies come under pressure.
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Inflation surprise as UK CPI unchanged in September
UK CPI inflation came in at 3.8% for September, unchanged from the previous month, with analysts having forecast a reading of 4%. Follow our live coverage for the latest reaction and the implications for interest rates and your money.
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UK house price growth slows amid Budget uncertainty
Annual house prices dropped in London while rising by only 0.1% month-on-month
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UK inflation: Consumer Prices Index release dates
The UK’s inflation reports are published monthly. When do they come out and where are prices heading?
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Twice as many taxpayers targeted in HMRC capital gains tax crackdown – could you be next?
A rise in the number of capital gains tax penalties follows significant cuts to tax-free allowances, catching more taxpayers out
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State pension to rise 4.8% in April under triple lock
The full new state pension is set to reach £12,548 a year, reflecting the 4.8% wage growth measured under the triple lock. The bumper boost will raise questions about fairness and sustainability, while more pensioners could be hit with a tax bill
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Inheritance tax pension reforms will delay payments to grieving families and the taxman
The government is pressing ahead with plans to charge inheritance tax on pensions but there are warnings that it will be harder for executors to administer an estate and pay HMRC
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More than a million pensioners set to be hit by tax on savings accounts
A combination of higher interest rates and frozen tax thresholds is dragging more people into paying tax on their cash savings
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Inheritance tax receipts surge by £100m as loved ones pay up
Inheritance tax receipts have jumped again, with HMRC raking in £4.4 billion between April and September – £100 million more than the same period a year ago
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Reeves ‘looks at minimum UK shareholding' in ISA reform
On top of a rumoured £10,000 cash ISA limit, chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering adding a minimum UK shareholding requirement to the stocks and shares ISA
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Rightmove: Asking prices rise by 0.3%, but increase is lower than typical for October
October saw asking prices grow by £1,165 on average, Rightmove says, but the increase is far below the usual autumn bump as the property market braces for next month’s Budget.
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Romance scam nets £428k – the red flags most miss
Love and friendship is big business for fraudsters who tricked unsuspecting Brits out of more than £100 million last year. What can be done about it?
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Retail bond paying 8.25% launches – should you buy it?
A new bond from alternative property lender LendInvest looks eye-catching but how do retail bonds work, and what are the risks?
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Should state pension age rise to 70? Have your say in government review
The state pension age review will consider the “merits” of automatic increases tied to life expectancy. If you want to give your view, you’ll need to be quick, as the deadline is looming
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ONS: UK economy grew just 0.1% in August, as revisions now show negative growth in July
UK GDP saw month-on-month growth of just 0.1% in August, bringing three-month growth to 0.3%. But revised data showing the economy contracted in July is overshadowing celebrations.
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Most popular Sipp investments
Investing into a Sipp gives DIY pension savers more choice and control over their retirement pot. We look at where investors from some of the top Sipp platforms are putting their money.
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The worst London boroughs to sell a second home as investors face £16k capital gains tax bill
Property investors selling up in London are benefiting from a decade’s worth of house price rises, but for many it’s resulting in higher capital gains tax bills
