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Full list of HMRC tax codes and what they mean – is yours correct?
Tax codes convey vital information about how much you will pay HMRC in the current tax year. Here's how to check you've got the correct code.
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What is the seven year inheritance tax rule and how does it help cut your bill?
Families can lower their inheritance tax liability via the seven year rule. We explain how it works.
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UK economy grew 0.5% in three months to February
The UK’s GDP grew by 0.5% in the year to February – an unexpected rise. But fast growth is unlikely to continue as the Iran war ravages the world economy.
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The best cash ISAs – earn up to 4.61% in April 2026
Savings The best cash ISAs can help you earn up to 4.61% 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 4.66%
Savings One-year fixed savings accounts are offering inflation-beating rates of up to 4.66%. We've rounded up the best deals available on the market now.
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Is NS&I’s new green savings bond worth it?
NS&I has released a new issue of its green savings bond – but how does the interest rate compare to other products on the market?
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Marriage Allowance: are you missing out on £252 a year?
News Married couples and civil partners could save up to £252 a year in tax by claiming the allowance - and receive a backdated lump-sum payment worth more than £1,000
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UK’s best and worst banks for current accounts revealed – the winners and losers
Monzo has been crowned the UK’s best bank for customer satisfaction, but which current account provider sits at the bottom of the list and how does your bank compare?
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Growth downgrade for UK as Iran war expected to boost inflation and stop interest rate cuts, says IMF
The UK will be hit harder by the Iran war than any other country in the G7, new forecasts by the IMF show, as impacts are expected to linger into 2027.
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HMRC to start clawing back Winter Fuel Payments from certain pensioners – do you owe the taxman money?
More than one million pensioners will see a change in their tax code from April as HMRC starts taking back Winter Fuel Payments from retirees with higher incomes
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Renters' Rights Act: are you ready for the landmark rental reforms?
Landlords have until 1 May to ensure they are ready for the new Renters' Rights Act rules. Here is how the controversial reforms could affect you.
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Edinburgh Worldwide’s tender proposal defeated by Saba
Edinburgh Worldwide’s board has finally lost a vote to activist investor Saba Capital. What does it mean for shareholders?
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Tens of thousands of unpaid carers affected by ‘unclear’ guidance to have debts cut or cancelled
Roughly 25,000 unpaid carers who were overpaid Carer’s Allowance are expected to have their debts reduced, cancelled or refunded, under a government reassessment.
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Probate cases taking nearly two years to be granted soar 131% – ways to cut the wait
Delays to probate are on the rise with experts warning of worse to come once pensions are subject to inheritance tax rules from next April. But there are ways to help your loved ones now.
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European ETF flows fall – should you invest?
Flows into European ETFs slowed in March, but which sectors did see inflows?
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How much do you need to earn to afford the average rent?
Rental growth is slowing and making rents more affordable for tenants, but how much do you need to earn to afford the average UK rent?
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Probate disputes jump 12% as inheritance fights increase
A thousand more applications to stop the probate process were lodged last year, as family fights over inheritances intensify.
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The top FTSE 100 stocks for high dividends
The FTSE 100 can be a valuable source of dividends, but which of its companies pays the most back to shareholders?
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Rush to take pension lump sum early hits five year high over inheritance tax fears
Thousands more 55 year olds took billions more from their pensions as soon as they could last year before the retirement pots become subject to inheritance tax from next April. We look at what to consider if you are cashing in.
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Best inflation-beating savings accounts – could your money be working harder?
Inflation stayed steady at 3% in February, but the Iran war has scuppered hopes of a return to the 2% target in 2026. We list some of the top-paying savings accounts, where your money will grow in real terms.
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Is the price of gold rising?
The announcement of a two-week ceasefire in the Middle East has seen the gold price rise
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Halifax: House prices fall by 0.5% amid Middle East conflict
Property prices slumped between February and March as the knock-on effects from the US-Iran war started to hit the housing market, according to Halifax.
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What the Employment Rights Act means for your job
New workplace reforms are set to give employees new rights to benefits and flexible working
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Interest rate on student loans to be capped at 6% for one year as inflation fears rise
The government is capping the interest rate on contentious Plan 2 student loans for the 2026/27 academic year in a bid to protect graduates from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East which could drive inflation higher
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What is the Ofgem energy price cap and what does it mean for your bills?
The Ofgem energy price cap is reviewed every three months. What is its current level and how does it affect bills?
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Millions of Premium Bonds prizes are still unclaimed. Could some be yours?
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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NS&I reveals April's Premium Bonds jackpot winners – did you win?
The winners of NS&I’s April Premium Bonds prize draw have been announced. Who won the £1 million jackpot?
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Government refuses to give families more time to pay inheritance tax on pensions
Calls to double the amount of time families have to pay inheritance tax when pensions are included from next April have been rejected by the government
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FCA car finance compensation: millions of drivers to get around £830 each
Millions of drivers will begin to get payouts within months, under the City watchdog’s redress scheme for mis-sold car finance
