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Savers set to pay higher tax on interest after Budget tax raid – how to shield your money from HMRCTax rates on income from savings interest are set to rise by four additional percentage points from April 2027. Here’s what you can do to protect your cash.
By Daniel Hilton Published
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The best cash ISAs – earn up to 5.15%Savings The best cash ISAs can help you earn up to 5.15% on your cash. We look at the top ISA deals on the savings market.
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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Mansion tax: How the government’s High Value Council Tax Surcharge will workWith the mansion tax set to take effect from April 2028, we reveal how you pay for the charge and whether you could get an exemption.
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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What is the ‘Starter ISA’?Chancellor John Healey has unveiled plans for a new ISA product in a bid to encourage more Brits to start investing.
By Dan McEvoy Published
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Santander brings back £240 switching deal – who is eligible?Santander has relaunched its popular bank switching deal. We look at who is eligible and how to get the free cash.
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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John Healey’s first Autumn Budget: what was announced?The chancellor made major defence funding commitments in his first Autumn Budget, while pledging to help struggling households with a higher cost of living and energy bills.
By Sam Walker Published
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Autumn Budget live: What does John Healey’s Budget mean for you?Live Chancellor John Healey has delivered his first Autumn Budget. From a £100 energy payment for millions of households to a pension tax allowance, what does the Budget mean for you?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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The UK areas where house prices are falling – is your postcode affected?House prices have fallen in less affordable areas amid higher mortgage rates, but there are ways for sellers to boost their chances of shifting their homes.
By Sam Walker Published
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Anthropic’s IPO: Everything you need to knowAnthropic has filed for its IPO and is expected to go public by the end of November. Will it beat SpaceX’s record-breaking public debut?
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Last updated
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What is pension tax relief and how does it work?Brits who pay into some types of pension schemes may not be receiving the correct amount of tax relief. We look at pension tax relief works and how to claim it.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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UK dividends reach £28 billion in Q3 as banks and miners lead profit distributionDividends in the UK increased by 14% in the third quarter of 2026 to over £28 billion, the highest Q3 total since 2019. Which stocks delivered the strongest dividends?
By Daniel Hilton Published
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State pension set to rise by 3.9% – how much could you get?The UK state pension is set to rise by 3.9% per year from April 2027 in line with earnings data.
By Sam Walker Last updated
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Consumer Prices Index release dates: When will next inflation data be published?The UK’s inflation reports are published monthly. When do they come out?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Live: Inflation rose to 3.5% in SeptemberUK inflation accelerated in September as conflict in the Middle East continues to push prices up.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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The best one-year fixed savings accounts – earn up to 5.15%Savings One-year fixed savings accounts are paying up to 5.15% if you lock away your cash for 12 months. We've rounded up the best deals available now.
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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AJ Bell cuts fee on ready-made pension – how does it compare to the rest of the market?AJ Bell has lowered the annual charge on its ready-made personal pension, which it first launched in 2024, making it one of the cheapest products of its kind on the market fee-wise.
By Sam Walker Published
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Number of ISA millionaires hits new record high with top 25 pots worth an average £12 millionThere are now almost 8,000 ISA millionaires in the UK, as historic stock market returns have rewarded patient investors. How can you join the club?
By Daniel Hilton Published
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How HMRC recovers the Winter Fuel PaymentPensioners with annual income over £35,000 have to pay the Winter Fuel Payment back to HMRC. How does HMRC recover the payment?
By Sam Walker Last updated
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Bank of England confirms the four animals to feature on new banknotesHundreds of thousands of people have had their say on which animals should feature on the next series of banknotes printed by the Bank of England.
By Sam Walker Published
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Barclays launches £600 switching bonus – who can get it?Barclays has unveiled two market-leading switching offers, but not everyone is eligible for the higher-paying bonus.
By Oojal Dhanjal Published
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NS&I boosts rates on eight savings accounts – are they best buys?The Treasury-backed bank has increased rates on some of its fixed-rate savings accounts. Are they a good place to lock your money away?
By Sam Walker Published
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Monet paintings fuel hopes for a bumper autumn sale seasonA number of artworks by Claude Monet, including Iris, are appearing at auction in Paris, the city where the late-19th-century Impressionist painter was born
By Chris Carter Published
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Trouble in the House of Liechtenstein – who is to blame?Rebel royals are up in arms against the de facto head of Liechtenstein's ruling family over reforms that threaten to erode their wealth and power.
By Jane Lewis Published
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Pensioners withdraw a record £22 billion in tax-free lump sums – beware of the risksPensioners may have taken tax-free lump sums from their pension pots in the last tax year to pre-empt potential tax changes in the 2025 Autumn Budget that never materialised. When should and shouldn’t you take a lump sum?
By Daniel Hilton Published
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US stocks soldier on through adversityUS stocks march on as interest rates rise and bond yields squeal. What's behind the market boom?
By Alex Rankine Published
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Lloyds: House price affordability hits 11-year highRising earnings and stagnant house prices should be making life easier for homebuyers, but rising mortgage rates are causing headaches.
By Sam Walker Published
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Starling Bank launches 5% easy-access saver – is it worth it?Digital challenger bank Starling is offering new customers a 5% interest rate on its easy-access savings account. How does it compare to others on the market?
By Oojal Dhanjal Published
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Fund flows mark tenth consecutive positive month in August – what are UK investors buying and selling?Despite positive fund flows overall, UK investors remain in selling mode when it comes to the equity market and domestic stocks in particular.
By Dan McEvoy Published
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£128 million in Premium Bonds prizes sitting unclaimed – could some of it be yours?NS&I distributes millions of cash prizes to Premium Bonds holders every month, but some go unclaimed. Here's how to find out if you have ever won anything.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
