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What is the Ofgem energy price cap and what does it mean for your bills?The Ofgem energy price cap is reviewed every three months. What is its current level and how does it affect bills?
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The best cash ISAs – earn up to 4.75%Savings The best cash ISAs can help you earn up to 4.75% on your cash. We look at the top ISA deals on the savings market.
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The best one-year fixed savings accounts – earn up to 4.9%Savings One-year fixed savings accounts are offering inflation-beating rates of up to 4.9%. We've rounded up the best deals available on the market now.
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Live: UK inflation slows to 2.6% in JuneThe Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released its latest inflation data today (22 July).
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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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Inheritance tax receipts rise to record high in June – could they go higher?Inheritance tax receipts for April 2026 to June 2026 were £2.3 billion, £0.1 billion more than the same period in 2025.
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Is the UK labour market steadying?Official figures show wage growth is decelerating, but redundancies fell to their lowest level in nearly a year.
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Andy Burnham becomes prime minister – what could be announced?The ex-mayor of Greater Manchester took up top job in politics after Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation. What does a new prime minister mean for you?
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Can Germany's ambitious reform package revive its economy?Germany's economy was once the envy of the world; now it's languishing due to competition from China and energy costs. Will its reform package deliver results?
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Number of 45% taxpayers more than doubles in five years. What should you do if you’re in a higher band?Frozen thresholds mean that more taxpayers are dragged into higher tax brackets despite little change in their purchasing power.
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Number of over-65s paying tax surpasses 10 million for the first timeWhy thousands more pensioners face higher tax bills as pension income rises. Could you be one of them?
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UK economy ‘bucks expectations’ and shows growth in May despite Iran conflictUK GDP grew by 0.1% month-on-month – but where will it head in 2026?
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Could Shabana Mahmood succeed Rachel Reeves as the next chancellor?A new prime minister usually means a new chancellor too, and Reeves is expected to leave next week. Shabana Mahmood is leading the race.
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Can Andy Burnham save the UK’s stock market?Undervalued UK firms are being bought out by overseas institutions, and a lack of IPO activity means London's market is shrinking
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State pension age could rise faster than expected – are you prepared?The Office for Budget Responsibility suggests the state pension age may increase faster than expected. Here is what you need to know.
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Will the new buy now, pay later rules protect you?The rules give buy now, pay later borrowers stronger rights and clearer information when they access short-term lending.
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Probate fees: the ‘cost of dying’ has increased sharplyThe Ministry of Justice has hiked the probate application fee by 75% – but experts said the increase would leave people feeling ‘ripped off’.
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How pension reforms could help you boost your pot by thousandsA series of changes in the workplace pension landscape could improve visibility, control and potential returns for savers.
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Bank bonuses hit post-crash high: should banking profits be diverted to poorer households?The TUC is calling for a higher windfall tax on banks to fund a social tariff on energy bills.
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HMRC’s capital gains tax investigations soared to new highs last yearThe taxman reclaimed £266 million capital gains tax from investigations in the last tax year. How can you avoid an investigation?
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Investors dashed for AI bottlenecks during Q2Data from investment platform eToro showed that investors sought out memory chip makers and energy providers last quarter.
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Can Andy Burnham’s Manchesterism work for Britain?Andy Burnham wants to spread his “Manchesterism” to the rest of the country. But what is it, and will it work?
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Worried about an AI bubble? These investment trusts could helpCapital spend on artificial intelligence infrastructure is coming under more scrutiny, but the sector still dominates passive indices.
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Could Andy Burnham raise capital gains tax?Burnham looks set to become the UK’s next prime minister. One potential chancellor has previously suggested raising CGT.
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Maradona's 'Hand of God' World Cup armband heads to auctionDiego Maradona's armband worn during the 'Hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup is part of Sotheby's The Beautiful Game sale in New York.
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The new crypto tax rules investors need to prepare for nowFrom 2027, crypto platforms must report user data to HMRC, meaning investors could face penalties for failing to declare and pay owed capital gains tax
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Could you be dragged into paying ‘mansion tax’ as Burnham moots lower threshold?Andy Burnham, the MP tipped to be the next prime minister, could reportedly lower the ‘mansion tax’ threshold from £2 million to £1.5 million to drum up more cash for the Treasury - what does it mean for property owners?
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US ETF flows rise but investors flee EuropeEuropean-listed global ETF flows rose during June with strong earnings helping to improve investor sentiment.
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Three AI stocks to watchDespite wobbles and overvaluation fears, the AI trade still dominates the stock market. Here are three of the most notable stocks in the sector.
