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Heating oil prices more than double after Iran war – what support can you get?
The price of heating oil, used by some in rural areas to warm their homes, has surged following conflict in the Middle East.
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Ovo Energy, British Gas, Octopus Energy: which are the best and worst energy suppliers?
Citizens Advice has ranked 16 energy suppliers for customer service but which one has been crowned the best and which one is the worst?
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£100 contactless card limit to be lifted this week
Consumers will be able to set their own contactless limits from 19 March 2026 under new rules from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
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ONS reshuffles the inflation basket of goods – what are we buying and what have we ditched?
Houmous and alcohol-free beer are in, premium bottled lager is out. Here's what the ONS has set as its latest inflation shopping basket.
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Pension tax relief: what it is and how it can boost your retirement savings
Most Brits don’t know their pension tax relief rate. As the end of the tax year approaches, savers may be missing a valuable opportunity to boost their retirement pot via this valuable perk.
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Scottish Mortgage proposes change to private companies investment policy
Investors in Scottish Mortgage will soon be asked to vote on a change to how the growth-focused investment trust approaches private company holdings
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How has the Iran war impacted the gold price?
The price of gold often climbs during periods of heightened geopolitical tension, but has that been the case since the recent outbreak of conflict in the Middle East?
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The best cash ISAs – earn up to 4.66%
Savings The best cash ISAs can help you make the most of your tax-free savings, earning you up to 4.66% on your cash. Take advantage of top rates before they disappear
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The best one-year fixed savings accounts – earn up to 4.35%
Savings One-year fixed savings accounts are offering inflation-beating rates of up to 4.35%. We've rounded up the best deals available on the market now
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Steve Webb warns of risks of government’s pension reforms
Government wants smaller defined contribution schemes to consolidate and back UK assets - what do the changes mean for you?
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ONS: UK economy flatlines in January ahead of Iran conflict
The Office for National Statistics said Gross Domestic Product showed no growth in the month to January ahead of a potential shock from the conflict in the Middle East
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Revolut secures full UK banking license – what does it mean for customers?
Revolut is now an official UK bank, following a four-year struggle to get regulatory approval. What will the move mean for customers, and is Revolut a good home for your cash?
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MPs launch inquiry into ‘unfair’ student loans – what will be looked at?
The Treasury Committee will look at whether repayment terms are reasonable for students amid major discontentment among graduates
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The commuter hotspots offering affordable homes and cheap travel. Is your local area on the list?
Savills has compiled a list of commuter hotspots offering cheap train travel and affordable housing
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Wildlife to replace historical figures on UK banknotes
It's goodbye to Shakespeare, Churchill and Austen on banknotes as the public votes for wildlife to feature instead. What wildlife do you want to see on them?
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Edinburgh Worldwide seeks end to Saba saga by offering shareholders cash exit and SpaceX upside
Edinburgh Worldwide’s board is offering shareholders a cash exit as well as uplift from SpaceX’s anticipated IPO, following Saba Capital's activism.
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Could defence stocks protect your portfolio from market disruption?
Defence stocks are seeing heightened investor interest as the Middle East conflict intensifies
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The top 10 most expensive streets in the UK revealed - do you live on one?
Buying a property on one of the most expensive streets in the UK will set you back by £12million. Where is it and which streets feature in the top 10 most expensive streets in the UK?
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Three simple inheritance tax mistakes could cost your family £100,000s – are you missing out?
About 3,700 more deaths resulted in inheritance tax in 2022-2023, according to the latest data from HMRC. But some families are paying more IHT than they need to because they are not taking advantage of valuable loopholes. We explain how.
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Saba launches investment trust ETF
Activist investor Saba Capital Management has launched an exchange-traded fund that offers exposure to discounted UK investment trusts
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Nationwide launches two new savings accounts and boosts rates on four ISAs – are they worth it?
Nationwide Building Society has updated its savings range but how competitive are the interest rates?
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Private dentistry review launched – how you can cut costs
The private dentistry study comes after the chancellor raised concerns over the cost of private dental care
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One million more pensioners set to pay income tax in 2031 – how to lower your bill
Hundreds of thousands of pensioners will be dragged into paying income tax due to an ongoing freeze to tax bands, forecasts suggest
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Stock market circuit breaker: Why did Korean shares pause trading?
The fallout from the conflict in the Middle East hit the Korean stock market on 4 March, with shares forced to temporarily stop trading. What is a stock market circuit breaker, and why did the KOSPI trigger one?
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FCA to lift pause on car finance complaints in May 2026
The FCA will lift the pause on car finance complaints on 31 May 2026. It is important that complaints are now dealt with promptly, the regulator said
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The UK regions with the highest proportion of homes above the inheritance tax threshold
High house prices are pushing more families into the inheritance tax trap across the country
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Rachel Reeves's Spring Statement – live analysis and commentary
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Spring Statement today (3 March). What was announced?
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Pensioners ‘running down larger pots’ to avoid inheritance tax as rule change looms
Changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules for unused pension pots from April 2027 could trigger an ‘exodus of large defined contribution pension pots’, as retirees spend their savings rather than leave their loved ones with an IHT bill.
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Renters' Rights Act: landlords have until May 2026 to prepare for rental reforms
The long-awaited housing bill gets its second reading in parliament on Wednesday - how will it affect you?
