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Reeves delays cash ISA reform, but savers are not out of the woods yet
The chancellor has reportedly delayed plans to cut the cash ISA limit, which were set to be announced at Mansion House on 15 July, and will take more time to consult with the industry
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UK economy shrinks for second month as trade war hits manufacturing
UK GDP unexpectedly fell by 0.1% in May, surprising analysts who were expecting the economy to rebound after April’s slump
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Warning as Brits face €6,900 fine if they fail to follow new Spanish travel insurance rule
Tourists are being warned of new rules in Spain that mean you must have fully comprehensive health cover in your travel insurance
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Rachel Reeves to announce permanent 95% mortgage guarantee scheme
Mortgages offered through the scheme will mean first-time buyers and home movers can buy a home with a deposit of just 5%
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Did you get the £100 Nationwide bonus? Here’s how to check
Nationwide finished paying its £100 Fairer Share bonus last week. We explain what to do if you didn’t get it but think you’re eligible
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How the government’s latest leasehold reforms will help you
The government is currently seeking views on service charge transparency and replacing leasehold ownership with commonhold – here is what you need to know
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Do you still have to file a tax return if you don’t owe any tax?
Even if you do not owe the taxman any money, failure to complete and submit your tax return could result in a penalty costing you up to £1,600.
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Millions of homeowners to see mortgage payments rise
Mortgage holders with deals expiring soon can expect to pay more, according to Bank of England calculations, though the increase is less than previously forecast
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Investment trust share buybacks neared £5 billion in first six months of 2025
The first six months of 2025 have seen a “whirlwind” of corporate activity, with discounts narrowing as boards return capital to shareholders
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RICS: homebuyers are returning after stamp duty shock
The housing market has been subdued since stamp duty thresholds dropped in April, but there are signs of a recovery
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Reducing cash ISA limit will make lending difficult and expensive, warn providers
An open letter from the Building Societies Association has urged the chancellor to keep the cash ISA limit at £20,000. We look at whether a smaller cash ISA allowance will make it harder to get a mortgage or loan
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Nvidia becomes world's first $4 trillion company
The AI boom has catapulted Nvidia’s share price to astronomic heights, becoming the world’s most valuable company and the first to pass the $4 trillion milestone
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Trump delays Liberation Day 2.0, but threatens new tariffs
Donald Trump has extended his 90-day tariff pause but has sent letters to 14 countries detailing the tariffs they will face from 1 August, as well as threatening new levies on copper and pharmaceuticals
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Why is the copper price rising?
Fears of an upcoming 50% copper tariff have caused a spike in copper prices in the US, though the red metal’s price is falling elsewhere
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Revolut launches its first stocks and shares ISA with BlackRock and Vanguard ETFs
A year after getting its UK banking licence, Revolut is now launching its first stocks and shares ISA with a suite of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from BlackRock and Vanguard.
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Fundsmith Equity Fund underperforms again - is Terry Smith still a winner?
The short-term returns of the Fundsmith Equity fund have been poor but it still seems to be delivering for investors
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Middle East tensions caused fund flow pause in June – where did investors put their money?
Investors remained cautious in June amid rising Middle East tensions but there was more of a pause than a panic for investment fund flows
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What’s the latest with the gold price rally?
Having surged during 2024 and the opening months of 2025, calmer tariff policy from the US has seen gains in the price of gold slow
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The best cash ISAs – July 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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The best one-year fixed savings accounts – earn up to 4.58%
Savings One year fixed savings accounts are now offering inflation-beating rates of up to 4.58%. We've rounded up the best deals available on the market now
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Expecting an inheritance? Don’t – only a fifth of Boomers plan to part with their cash
Higher priorities are travel and spending time with loved ones, with even those on the highest household incomes shunning inheritances
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Halifax: House prices were static in June, but first-time buyers return
The average cost of a home grew by just £117 over the past month, Halifax says. Will the property market continue to be resilient?
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Top-performing investment trusts: Europe leads the pack in H1
European small caps have been the best-performing investment trust sector so far this year, as investors move money out of the US. Can it continue?
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Top 10% of earners pay more than half of all tax – here’s a dozen ways to pay less
Frozen tax thresholds are dragging millions more people into higher and additional rate tax brackets. Will you pay more?
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Do I pay tax on Crypto? New HMRC rules to clampdown on tax evading ‘crypto bros’
New rules are set to help the taxman unmask those attempting to avoid tax on their cryptocurrency profits.
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Are you in line for a £29k pension boost? Government plans could leave millions better off
Reforms to retirement savings will see savers’ small pots brought together and the creation of pensions ‘megafunds’
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Carers retire with an average pension of just £6,750
A growing pensions gap shows carers retire with significantly less private pension income than the national average
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Reeves expected to review pension contribution rates in Mansion House shake-up
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to kickstart her long-awaited pensions adequacy review, which could involve increasing workplace contribution rates above 8%
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Little-known way inheritance tax pension raid could put thousands of businesses at risk – ‘issue is flying under the radar’
Changes to inheritance tax rules could wipe out 15,000 businesses where owners put their premises in their pension, experts have warned
