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Pensions: 140,000 pensioners to be hit by surprise tax demand
Tens of thousands of pensioners will be written to over the summer because their pensions have gone above the frozen income tax thresholds
By Chris Newlands Published
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Netflix steams ahead of its competitors
Netflix has beaten its rivals, so how can it keep growing?
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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NatWest shares surge after profits beat expectations
NatWest, which has been one of the FTSE 100’s best-performing stocks this year, notched up profits of £1.7bn during the quarter
By Chris Newlands Published
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Gold price hits new record
Gold price has hit a new high. What does the future hold for the metal?
By Alex Rankine Published
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Revolut finally bags a UK banking licence – what's next for the fintech?
Revolut has finally been granted a UK banking licence following three years of negotiations with the regulator
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published
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Government launches GB Energy – can it cut bills and boost the economy?
The clean power company’s first project will involve building offshore wind farms on land leased from the Crown Estate. Will it supercharge the economy and lower our energy bills?
By Katie Williams Published
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New customer inflows sees double digit growth for equity release. Should you unlock cash from your property?
Industry data shows double digit growth in the equity release market during the second quarter. We explain what is driving the rise
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Tesla and Alphabet announce results – should you invest in Big Tech?
How profitable are the world’s biggest tech companies? We share the latest so far this earnings season.
By Katie Williams Published
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EasyJet on track for ‘record summer’ - should you invest in airline stocks?
EasyJet reported headline pre-tax profits of £236 million for the three months to June 30 - up by £33 million on a year ago
By Chris Newlands Published
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Ticket scam warning ahead of major summer events
A total of £6.7 million was lost to ticket scams last year. With the Taylor Swift Eras tour and Glastonbury Festival coming up, we explain how to stay safe when buying tickets
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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Nationwide cuts mortgage rates as they dip below 4% for first time since February
The building society’s cheapest deal is now priced at 3.99%. Whether you’re buying or remortgaging, we look at whether rates could drop further in the coming months
By Ruth Emery Published
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Pressure grows on Labour to remove the two-child benefit cap - here’s everything you need to know
The cap, which was introduced by the previous Conservative government, has been criticised for worsening child poverty
By Chris Newlands Published
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Regulator moves to protect access to cash amid branch closures and disappearing ATMs
News The Financial Conduct Authority has told banks to start assessing if local communities have adequate cash access from mid-September
By Marc Shoffman Published
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VAT hike on private school fees could come earlier than previously expected
The government could start charging VAT on private school fees as soon as January 2025, according to the latest reports. What does it mean for parents?
By Katie Williams Published
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State pension errors for mothers - thousands of cases remain unreviewed with underpayments exceeding £500 million
The DWP has made little progress reviewing state pension errors affecting mothers - with only 0.25% of the 194,000 cases looked at. Could you be owed money?
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published
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TSB profits hit by lower mortgage margins - this is what it means
The high street bank said its profits had been impacted by "challenging" market conditions. What is the outlook for TSB?
By Chris Newlands Published
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Homeowners launch mortgage prisoner legal claim against TSB
News Law firm Harcus Parker is battling a number of banks including TSB, which it claims have caused borrowers from collapsed lenders to become mortgage prisoners
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Almost 40% of people not saving enough for a basic retirement - is your pension pot big enough?
Research from Scottish Widows shows two-fifths of people are not saving enough to secure even the minimum standard of income during retirement
By Chris Newlands Published
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Advertised rents hit record high - is buy-to-let a good investment?
News Rightmove data suggests landlords are looking for higher rents as the rental market enters its busy summer season. Is buy-to-let a good investment?
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Millions of unclaimed Premium Bond prizes. Could some be yours?
More than £84 million sits in unclaimed Premium Bond prizes. Could some of this money be yours? Here's how to find out.
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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Good riddance to Bidenomics
As Joe Biden exits, America will be better off without his wasteful economic policies.
By Matthew Lynn Published
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Ryanair profits plummet by almost half – should you invest in airline stocks?
Airfares have fallen in recent months, impacting profits. Should you invest in airline stocks this summer season?
By Katie Williams Published
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The best cash ISAs – July 2024
Savings Easy access and fixed ISA rates are now at their highest since 2009. Here are the best cash ISAs on the market today
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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Buy-to-let mortgage market shrinks for first time ever
The volume of buy-to-let mortgage lending more than halved last year, as higher interest rates, a stamp duty surcharge and reduced tax relief put many landlords off
By Ruth Emery Published
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Best easy access savings accounts, July 2024 – earn up to 5.2%
Savings Easy access savings accounts now offer inflation-busting rates, but they won't last for long. We look at the best rates in the market now
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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The best one-year fixed savings accounts, July 2024 – earn up to 5.16%
Savings Earn up to 5.16% on one-year fixed savings accounts. We have all the best deals available now
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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UK dividend payouts hit record high in second quarter – can it continue?
Should income-hungry investors put their money in the UK stock market?
By Katie Williams Published
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British stocks set for a boost
British stocks are due for a bounce as the UK looks more stable compared to many economies
By Alex Rankine Published
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Ocado shares jump by a fifth
Ocado takes a turn for the better after attractive profit forecasts were announced
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published