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Magnificent Seven earnings: Alphabet stock falls on AI capex increase
Magnificent Seven earnings season continues, with Alphabet’s earnings beat overshadowed by its spending guidance
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UK interest rates live: rates held at 3.75%
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) met today to decide UK interest rates, and voted to hold rates at their current level
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The most popular fund sectors of 2025 as investor outflows continue
It was another difficult year for fund inflows but there are signs that investors are returning to the financial markets
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Gold price plummets, then stabilises: what’s going on with the price of gold?
A sharp selloff in late January and early February has changed the complexion of the gold rally. Where will gold prices go from here?
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Should you add gold to your pension?
Gold price movements have been eye-catching over the past year. Should you put some gold in your pension?
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Millions of Premium Bonds prizes are still unclaimed. Could some be yours?
More than £114 million is sitting idle in unclaimed Premium Bonds prizes. Could you have unknowingly won a prize in the Premium Bonds draw? Here's how to find out.
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The best cash ISAs – February 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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The best one-year fixed savings accounts – earn up to 4.4%
Savings One-year fixed savings accounts are offering inflation-beating rates of up to 4.4%. We've rounded up the best deals available on the market now
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How Junior ISAs could help with inheritance tax planning
Looming inheritance tax changes will limit how much pension wealth can be passed on but more people may be maxing out their loved ones’ JISA allowance instead
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Nationwide: UK house price growth bounced back in January
House price growth slowed in 2025 but the new year is showing more positive signs for the property market
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February Premium Bonds winners announced – did you win £1m?
More than 2.7 million historic Premium Bonds prizes are still waiting to be claimed, NS&I says
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Pension tax relief: why the taxman could owe you money
Millions of pounds in pension tax relief is going unclaimed. If you haven't yet completed your tax return ahead of the 31 January deadline, don't forget to claim any tax relief you’re owed.
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Thousands of Brits switch banks – which are least popular?
We look at the most and least popular banks and building societies as current account bank switches reach a record high. Is it worth moving your money?
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Water bills set to rise by up to 13% – how much more will you pay from April?
Billpayers in England and Wales could have to pay up to £55 more per year for their water bills from this spring
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Can the gold price rise to $6,000?
Gold prices have made dramatic jumps early in 2026. Can gold keep rising, or is it becoming a victim of its own success?
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The coastal locations where properties are losing value
Property prices across a number of coastal hotspots plunged in 2025 - which areas are most affected?
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Santander to close 44 branches across the UK – full list of affected locations
Santander will cut its network to just 305 branches following the closures
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‘Lifetime ISA reform rumours won’t fix the flaw – Reeves must address the property price problem’
Lifetime ISA reform was an exciting announcement in the Autumn Budget. But launching a new ISA product which fails to address the frozen property price cap would be disappointing, says Jessica Sheldon
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UK dividends rose in final quarter of 2025, but share buybacks ate into investor payouts
Last year saw dividend growth continue to fall below pre-pandemic averages, against a backdrop of increasing share buybacks.
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Lifetime ISA reform: Retirement option could be scrapped in overhaul
A consultation on a product replacing the Lifetime ISA is set to be launched this year, and the option to use it to save for retirement is expected to be axed in the shake-up
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HMRC stamp duty crackdown sees probes of property deals jump 88% – what to watch out for
From bogus stamp duty refund claims to misleading the taxman about who owns a property, HMRC is increasing its scrutiny of stamp duty land tax reporting. Here’s how.
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Double inheritance tax payment window for pensions and family businesses, Lords tell government
The government is pressing ahead with plans to charge inheritance tax on pensions, farms and other family businesses but there are warnings that it will be harder for executors to administer an estate and pay HMRC
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‘Sandwich generation’ carers losing £6,000 a year to support elderly relatives
Middle-aged adults are often caught between caring for children or grandchildren and their elderly parents, leaving them taking time out of the workforce and facing a huge hit to wages while they are still trying to save for retirement. We look at the true cost of caring.
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Ground rents to be capped at £250 a year – what does it mean for you?
The government has published draft legislation which would see ground rents capped at £250 per year for leaseholders. We examine what it means for homeowners and the housing market.
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NS&I cuts interest rates on two easy-access savings accounts – are they still worth it?
NS&I is to make further rate cuts on its savings accounts, just weeks after launching less attractive rates on fixed-term British Savings Bonds
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Should you sell your US stocks?
The turbulent events of 2025 and early 2026 have dealt a blow to the concept of US exceptionalism, but the US stock market is still going strong
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Hargreaves Lansdown shakes up fees in biggest change in 10 years – what does it mean for you?
Hargreaves Lansdown is lowering its headline fee from 0.45% to 0.35% – but not everyone will be happy with the new fee structure, it’s been suggested.
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Self-assessment taxpayers overpaid £8.9 billion last year – could you be owed money?
Millions of taxpayers are paying too much income tax when they file their self-assessment returns, new figures show. Here’s how to avoid overpaying, and the ways to reclaim what you’re owed.
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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?
