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Inheritance tax climbdown as agricultural property relief threshold raised
Reforms to agricultural property relief had sparked strong opposition, and the government has now diluted its controversial inheritance tax plans for farmers
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Edinburgh Worldwide urges shareholders to oppose Saba's proposals
Activist investor Saba Capital has requisitioned a general meeting aimed at replacing Edinburgh Worldwide’s board with three independent directors
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Will there be a Santa rally this year?
News A Santa rally this month could deliver a boost to the stock market and some festive cheer for your portfolio. But will investors see one this year?
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Gold price set to end 2025 at record highs
The price of gold hit a new all-time high late in December, suggesting a strong finish to an outstanding year for the yellow metal
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Leasehold reforms delayed until the new year: how the changes help you
The government has blamed “unforeseen delays” after it broke a pledge to introduce the Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill before the end of 2025. Here is what you need to know
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The best cash ISAs – December 2025
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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Ovo Energy, British Gas, Octopus Energy: which are the best and worst energy suppliers?
Citizens Advice has ranked 16 energy suppliers for customer service but which one has been crowned the best and which one is the worst?
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The best one-year fixed savings accounts – earn up to 4.46%
Savings One-year fixed savings accounts are offering inflation-beating rates of up to 4.46% despite the Bank of England's rate cut. We've rounded up the best deals
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Household savings ratio drops – are you setting enough aside for 2026?
High inflation has pushed the savings ratio down again and the figure could dip further next year
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How gifting money this Christmas could lower your inheritance tax bill
Cash is an easy and quick present to give over Christmas – and it could protect some of your estate from the taxman down the line
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£100 contactless card limit to be lifted
Consumers will be able to set their own contactless limits from March 2026, under new rules from the Financial Conduct Authority
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Inheritance tax receipts rise to £5.8 billion as more loved ones pay up
Inheritance tax receipts look set to hit another record high for Treasury this financial year
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Zoopla: house price growth stalled in 2025 but forecasts for 1.5% higher next year
Sales soared this year with more than a million deals done but buyers drove hard bargains keeping a lid on prices. A small bounceback in valuations is predicted for 2026, depending on where you live.
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UK interest rates: Bank of England lowers rates to 3.75%
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75%
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UK sets out crypto regulatory proposals
The government has tabled legislation that sets out a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, while the regulator will consult on balancing innovation and consumer protections
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Should you invest in UK stocks for 2026?
With UK interest rates and inflation falling, 2026 could be the year that UK stocks rebound
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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
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UK inflation live: Inflation fell to 3.2% in November
A rise of 3.2% in CPI inflation in the 12 months to November undershoots almost all expectations
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A quarter of a million more pensioners in poverty after state pension age rises – will it go higher?
When the state pension age rose to 66, the percentage of 65-year-olds in income poverty more than doubled, new research suggests
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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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Unemployment hits highest level in almost five years as jobs market cools further
Unemployment increased to 5.1% in the three months to October as pay growth continues to slow, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics.
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High earners face £15k income hit by 2029 following Autumn Budget
Rachel Reeves’s Autumn Budget means high earners – or HENRYs – are now looking at an income hit running into the thousands. Can you avoid it?
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Millions underestimate how many paydays are left until retirement - why you should be counting your payslips
Keeping track of how long you will be earning a salary for can help work out how much you need to put into a workplace pension
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HSBC promises to keep all of its bank branches open until 2027
HSBC has extended its branch promise meaning all 327 of its branches will remain open until at least 2027
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Mortgage market reforms: how the FCA's new affordability rules could help you onto the property ladder
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will consult on a range of changes to mortgage lending rules in 2026 to help underserved borrowers
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Rightmove: Asking prices set to rise 2% in 2026 after post-Budget market rebound
Buyers and sellers who held off in anticipation of the Budget will come back to the market and contribute to asking prices increasing next year, according to Rightmove
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Football fans issued warning over ticket scams ahead of 2026 World Cup
Santander customers lost more to football scams in the first six months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, when total losses surged due to the Euros
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Nationwide fined £44 million over “inadequate” anti-money laundering systems
Failings in Nationwide’s financial crime processes between October 2016 to July 2021 meant one criminal was able to deposit £26 million from fraudulent Covid furlough payments in just eight days.
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ONS: UK economy unexpectedly shrinks by 0.1% in October – what does it mean for interest rates?
The latest GDP figures strengthen the case for a base rate cut in December, experts suggest
