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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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The best cash ISAs – earn up to 4.7%Savings The best cash ISAs can help you earn up to 4.7% 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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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.
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How much do you need to retire at 50 and live comfortably?Being able to retire at 50 is a dream of many, but it doesn't come cheap. We have crunched the numbers on how to retire early and live well.
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High hopes for SpaceX as its lands on Nasdaq 100Early analyst opinions signal confidence in the long-term growth potential of the newly listed space exploration and AI business.
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UK watchdog expects AI use to grow significantly – will you use it to manage money?Millions of adults are already using AI to manage their money and make financial decisions, here is how the regulator expects the technology to grow and the risks involved.
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Average property values rise for first time in four months - will it last?UK house prices have increased on a monthly basis for the first time since the outbreak of the Iran war in February but regional differences persist.
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Proposed new laws set to strengthen financial rights of unmarried cohabiting couplesThe government is consulting on a new framework that provides greater financial entitlements for unmarried cohabiting couples when relationships end due to separation or death
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Which investment trusts have delivered riches this year?If you owned any of these trusts at the start of the year, you’ll now be celebrating above-average returns.
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The Magnificent 7 stocks are starting to look mediocreThe Magnificent 7 stocks have been in the vanguard of the AI boom, but they are now falling out of favour among investors. Here's why
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How do the upcoming ISA changes apply to over 65s?A raft of changes are set to come into force aiming to incentivise Brits to invest more – but how do they apply to those aged 65 and over and do they risk making the ISA regime more complex?
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Millions of Premium Bonds prizes are still unclaimed – are you missing out on a prize?Millions of pounds are sitting idle 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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Why has the gold price fallen?The price of gold has fallen to its lowest level in almost eight months – how much further could the price fall?
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What would Andy Burnham as prime minister mean for UK stocks?While Burnham could face a difficult time in office, the appeal of UK stocks is fortunately not tied to the fate of the UK economy.
