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Lloyds: House price affordability hits 11-year highRising earnings and stagnant house prices should be making life easier for homebuyers, but rising mortgage rates are causing headaches.
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Starling Bank launches 5% easy-access saver – is it worth it?Digital challenger bank Starling is offering new customers a 5% interest rate on its easy-access savings account. How does it compare to others on the market?
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Fund flows mark tenth consecutive positive month in August – what are UK investors buying and selling?Despite positive fund flows overall, UK investors remain in selling mode when it comes to the equity market and domestic stocks in particular.
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£128 million in Premium Bonds prizes sitting unclaimed – could some of it be yours?NS&I distributes millions of cash prizes to Premium Bonds holders every month, but some go unclaimed. Here's how to find out if you have ever won anything.
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Premium Bonds saver wins £1 million jackpot with bond bought in July – who else scooped the top prize?More than 6.5 million Premium Bonds prizes will be distributed to winners in the October draw. Have you won tax-free cash?
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Should you unlock your property wealth to fund retirement?Equity release is one way of funding later life if you’re facing a retirement shortfall – but there are drawbacks to consider and alternatives which may work better.
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Should you invest in gold and crypto?Gold and Bitcoin exchange-traded products (ETPs) saw record inflows during August. What are the similarities between gold and crypto, and should you add them to your portfolio?
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The best one-year fixed savings accounts – earn up to 5.12%Savings Two one-year fixed savings accounts are paying a market-leading 5.12% if you lock away your cash for 12 months. We've rounded up the best deals available now.
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State pension triple lock to be scrapped in 2030Labour will scrap the state pension triple lock in April 2030 to fund a new free social care service, prime minister Andy Burnham has announced.
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UK housebuilder stocks surge: should you buy?Shares in UK housebuilders have languished so far this year, but news of a revived government Help to Buy scheme – ‘Your First Home’ – appears to be rebuilding the sector.
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Who is Daniel Vorcaro, the man behind Brazil’s Banco Master scam?Daniel Vorcaro presided over one of Brazil's biggest banking failures, leaving Banco Master with a $10 billion black hole. Who is he, and what did he do?
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The best cash ISAs – earn up to 5.01%Savings The best cash ISAs can help you earn up to 5.01% on your cash. We look at the top ISA deals on the savings market.
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Revolut rolls out facial recognition checkoutsRevolut becomes the first bank in the UK to roll out biometric payments at the checkout, letting customers pay for things like coffee with just their face.
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Can the gold price recover?The price of gold is being weighed on by higher inflation and a more hawkish Federal Reserve. Could gold prices rise in future?
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Do you 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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Could an increase in capital gains tax help tackle the cost of living?Capital gains tax rate hikes are reportedly on the table ahead of the Autumn Budget. While some experts believe it could provide funds for the Treasury, others say it could cost the government money.
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Oil price rises drive higher UK inflationRises in petrol, diesel and Brent crude prices pushed UK inflation to a five-month high. But the Iran war doesn't seem to be over anytime soon.
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Consumer Prices Index release dates: When will next inflation data be published?The UK’s inflation reports are published monthly. When do they come out and where are prices heading?
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‘Investors should ignore Anthropic's talk of AI apocalypse’Anthropic's AI doom troll campaign is self-serving twaddle to hype up the firm's upcoming public listing. Don't fall for it, says Alex Rankine
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Monzo launches credit card that auto-invests cashback – is it any good?Monzo’s latest credit card is unique, but there are other cashback cards on the market that could be better-suited to you.
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Live: Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75%The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75%. The move was in line with expert forecasts.
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These 21 investment trusts have raised dividends for 20 years or moreOne investment trust has hit the 60-year mark for annual dividend increases, while another joins the ‘dividend heroes’ list for the first time.
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Do you face a triple blow on your uninvested cash? What new ISA rules will mean for youNew ISA reforms coming into force in April 2027 will disincentivise holding uninvested cash in a stocks and shares ISA. Are you at risk of a cash trap?
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How much do you need to follow the 25x retirement rule?We explain what the 25x retirement rule is and the amount you would need to be financially independent in retirement.
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Renters' Rights Act: how landmark rental reforms affect youThe new Renters' Rights Act has caused the biggest shakeup in the rental market in 40 years. Here is how the controversial reforms affect landlords and tenants.
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Live: Inflation rises by 3.1% in AugustThe latest data from the ONS reveals inflation rose by 3.1% in the 12 months to August.
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Thousands of families hit with inheritance tax bills on gifts – how to reduce your liabilityThousands of families have been hit with an inheritance tax bill in the last four years after making larger gifts – but there are other ways to reduce an IHT liability.
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State pension set to rise by 3.9% – how much could you get?The UK state pension is set to rise by 3.9% per year from April 2027 after new wages data was published by the Office for National Statistics, but thousands more retirees face a higher income tax bill.
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How SIPP platform fees and unclaimed tax relief could cost you tens of thousands in retirementMore than five million people hold Self-Invested Personal Pensions (SIPPs) with a total of £567 billion inside, according to the Financial Conduct Authority. How can savers get the best value for money when choosing one?
