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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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Gold price passes $5,000
Having celebrated its best year for nearly half a century in 2025, the price of gold has gained over 17% in the opening weeks of 2026 and has already soared through the $5,000 mark
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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?
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The best 0% balance transfer credit cards
Credit cards If you have credit card debt, 0% balance transfer credit cards can save you thousands and reduce your total cost of borrowing. We list the top deals available
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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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Inheritance tax receipts rise to £6.6 billion as more families pay up
Inheritance tax receipts look set to hit another record high for Treasury this financial year
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Best inflation-beating savings accounts to make your money work hard
Inflation rose in December, but is forecast to fall in 2026. We list some of the top savings accounts in terms of rates, where your money will grow in real terms.
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How much first-time buyers need to get onto the property ladder
The typical UK first-time buyer will need to to save for around six years to reach a 10% deposit, according to Nationwide. But how much do you need to achieve the dream of getting onto the property ladder?
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The best cash ISAs – January 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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UK inflation live: Inflation rose to 3.4% in December
The UK's Consumer Price Index (CPI) measure of inflation rose by 3.4% in the 12 months to December, in part due to rising airfare and tobacco prices
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Netflix shares fall as guidance disappoints
Despite an earnings beat, shares in Netflix fell overnight as the company’s margin outlook fell short of expectations
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Unemployment remains at five-year high as wage growth continues to slow
Unemployment in the UK held at 5.1% in the three months to November as wage growth fell again month-on-month.
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Edinburgh Worldwide shareholders reject Saba proposals
Today’s requisitioned general meeting of Edinburgh Worldwide shareholders has ended in another defeat for activist investor Saba Capital management
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Taxpayers urged to fight automated HMRC penalties as 20,000 win on appeal
HMRC loses more than 60% of cases when taxpayers appeal an automated penalty it has imposed, new figures show.
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More than five million taxpayers overpay with wrong tax codes – how to check yours is right
HMRC overcharged taxpayers £3.5 billion in income tax the latest data shows, with tax coding errors largely to blame. Accountants say it is “essential” people check their tax codes to avoid being hit with higher bills.
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The best one-year fixed savings accounts – earn up to 4.55%
Savings One-year fixed savings accounts are offering inflation-beating rates of up to 4.55%. We've rounded up the best deals available on the market now
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Rightmove: Biggest January rise in property asking prices in 25 years
The traditional Boxing Day bounce and post-Budget positivity combined to create a 2.8% jump in property asking prices, data suggests
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Five ‘bear traps’ to look out for this bonus season – and four ways to lessen the blow
March is the peak month for bonuses, but it can lead to tax and pension issues. We look at four ways to protect your hard-earned money.
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Saba pursues more closed-ended funds
Activist investor Saba Capital Management could move against more UK closed-ended funds. Some trusts are taking pre-emptive action.
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Nationwide to cut interest rates on 37 savings accounts
Nationwide Building Society is slashing interest rates following the Bank of England’s decision to lower the base rate in December
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Taiwan Semiconductor shares jump on AI outlook
TSMC, Nvidia’s key supplier, has beaten on earnings and poured cold water on talk of an AI bubble
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Zoopla: Number of homes on sale at eight-year peak – but demand lagging behind 2025
The average number of homes listed for sale per estate agent at the start of the year breached 30, property portal Zoopla said
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When is the “Bed & ISA” deadline? Cut-off dates for major investment platforms
The “Bed & ISA” deadline varies from provider to provider. We list the key dates across major investment platforms
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The top stocks in the FTSE 100
The FTSE 100 celebrated its best year since the global financial crisis in 2025 and has hit new highs early this year. Which are the top stocks that drove last year's gains?
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Two million taxpayers to be hit by £100k tax trap by 2026/27
Frozen thresholds mean more people than ever are set to pay an effective income tax rate of 60% as their earnings increase beyond £100,000. We look at why, as well as how you can avoid being caught in the trap.
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ONS: UK economy grew by 0.3% in November – what does it mean for interest rates?
The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) GDP figures are a boon for the government, but what does it mean for interest rates?
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RICS: Seller confidence hits new high but buyers are yet to return to the property market
The latest Residential Market Survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) shows there are signs that confidence is slowly returning to the housing market
