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IFS: Wealthier areas set to pay more council tax under government plans
Council tax reforms could see households in wealthy areas, including London and the home counties, hit with big bill increases, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies
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Number of families using Tax-Free Childcare rises - but thousands of parents still missing out
News Only about half of Tax-Free Childcare accounts are used, while many eligible families haven’t even opened an account. Could you be missing out on help worth thousands of pounds?
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The best one-year fixed savings accounts – earn up to 4.5%
Savings One year fixed savings accounts are now offering inflation-beating rates of up to 4.5%. We've rounded up the best deals available on the market now
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Smart meter rules shake-up: why providers may be forced to pay you compensation over poor service and installation
Consumers facing delays or faults with their smart meter could find it easier to claim compensation as Ofgem lays out new rules to improve standards.
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Trump tariffs: which countries face higher tariff rates?
Following the end of the 90-day tariff pause, US president Donald Trump has raised fresh tariffs on dozens of countries, including doubling the import tax on Indian goods to 50%
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UK interest rates cut by 25 basis points: live reaction to the Bank of England’s decision
UK interest rates have been cut by 0.25 percentage points to 4.00%, with concerns over economic weaknesses trumping rising inflation
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Inheritance tax mistake costs families £350m – are you making this simple error?
Life insurance can provide your loved ones with a vital safety net if the worst happens. But to avoid inheritance tax on the pay out, you must write the policy in trust
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Should you give your children’s inheritance to charity?
Fears of misspent money, bad investments and creating spoiled offspring are causing high-net-worth parents to leave their money to causes other than their own children.
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Property down valuations wipe millions off stagnant housing market
Some properties have had as much as £1m knocked off their value as assessors are accused of being ‘overly cautious’ while property prices stall
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Halifax: House prices rise at fastest pace since start of year
The average UK house price jumped 0.4% in July, reaching £298,237, close to a record high, new house price index data shows. Will property prices increase further this year?
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Inheritance tax investigations catch out 1200 more families in HMRC crackdown
Where there is a suspicion inheritance tax has been underpaid, HMRC has extensive powers to check the deceased individual’s financial affairs and chase what is owed. Will you pay more?
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The best cash ISAs – August 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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FCA hands out £46 million in fines over Woodford fund failures
A campaign group is calling for former fund manager Neil Woodford to forfeit his CBE, after the regulator found he had made “unreasonable and inappropriate investment decisions"
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Renters lose confidence in UK housing market as mortgage and rent spending increases
Renters are being squeezed by rising bills, resulting in a loss of confidence in the housing market.
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State pension gender gap ‘almost closed’ for new retirees – but private gap widens
The state pension amounts for men and women are on course “to be equal very shortly”, says Department for Work and Pensions
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Date set for company directors to face new ID checks – how to avoid paying hundreds on verification
Company directors could end up paying hundreds of pounds to comply with new identity checks but it is possible to do so without paying a penny
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Crypto ETNs are approved for UK retail investors
The FCA has approved the sale of crypto ETNs to retail investors from October. What is a crypto ETN, and what does this mean for investors?
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Council tax bills in worst hit areas set to rise by £500 in the next four years
Branded the ‘ultimate stealth tax’, the council tax burden is increasing across the country, with some areas potentially having to find hundreds of pounds more a year to pay the bill
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FCA to consult on car finance compensation scheme – could you be eligible?
The Financial Conduct Authority will consult on an industry-wide compensation scheme for victims of the car finance scandal. We look at who could be eligible and how much payouts could be.
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Half of Baby Boomers to fall short of retirement goals – here’s 3 ways to get back on track
Just 51% of soon-to-be retirees are on track for the later lifestyle they want, according to new research, with younger cohorts even less likely to be retirement-ready
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Millions of Premium Bonds prizes are still unclaimed. Could some be yours?
Millions of pounds sit 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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Amazon stock falls as AWS results underwhelm
Apple stock rose after earnings on a return to growth in China; Amazon's share price fell despite an earnings beat
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NS&I announces August 2025 Premium Bonds winners – did you win £1 million jackpot?
NS&I has released details about August 2025’s Premium Bonds jackpot winners. We look at who won a big prize this month
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Thousands more pay inheritance tax with figures expected to double before decade’s end
Number of deaths triggering inheritance tax rose 13% in a year with more increases predicted as Rachel Reeves’ pension reforms apply from April 2027
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High earners’ four money pain points – and the one simple way to beat them
Above average earners are juggling high levels of debt so a sudden hit to their income could mean serious financial hardship. But there is a cost-effective solution.
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Thousands of Brits switch to Nationwide, Monzo and HSBC – which banks are least popular?
As current account bank switches reach a record high, we look at the most and least popular banks and building societies among Brits. Is it worth switching?
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Active funds still underperforming passives, despite Trump tariff boost
Active funds are sold as being able to outperform their passive counterparts, but they are reaching new lows compared to passives over the long term
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Pension tax refunds: how to get your money back if you have been overcharged
Almost £1.5 billion has been reclaimed in pension tax overpayments since 2015. Could you be due a refund?
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HMRC explains how Winter Fuel Payment will be clawed back from certain pensioners
Millions more pensioners will get Winter Fuel Payments this year after a government U-turn, but those with income of more than £35,000 won’t get to keep the money
