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Reeves expected to review pension contribution rates in Mansion House shake-up
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to kickstart her long-awaited pensions adequacy review, which could involve increasing workplace contribution rates above 8%
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Little-known way inheritance tax pension raid could put thousands of businesses at risk – ‘issue is flying under the radar’
Changes to inheritance tax rules could wipe out 15,000 businesses where owners put their premises in their pension, experts have warned
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High earners underestimate how much they need to retire comfortably
High net worth individuals grossly misjudge how much money they need for a comfortable retirement, new data shows, with many not saving enough.
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Retired banker who gave wife £80m to avoid inheritance tax won’t face equal split in divorce
Family lawyers say the Supreme Court ruling will have significant impact on high net worth divorce cases
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Problems with your water supply? You could get up to £2,000 compensation
Water companies have been forced to increase the amount of compensation they pay customers for failures. We explain who is eligible
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NS&I cuts interest rates on 7 savings products – full list of changes
The cut means NS&I’s savings bonds are far less competitive than other fixed term bonds on the market. We look at what’s changed.
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Cash ISA changes: Can Reeves create the cultural shift needed to get savers to start investing?
Opinion Rachel Reeves will reportedly cut the cash ISA allowance this month - but, without a significant campaign to encourage investing, a limit on cash ISAs will not shift the deep and culturally embedded mindset that stops people from investing in the first place, says Kalpana Fitzpatrick
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The best cash ISAs – June 2025
Savings The best cash ISAs can help you make the most of your tax-free savings. Here are the top rates to grow your money – take advantage before they disappear.
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The best one-year fixed savings accounts – earn up to 4.55%
Savings One year fixed savings accounts are now offering inflation-beating rates of up to 4.55%. We've rounded up the best deals available on the market now
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Is property investment still as safe as houses? Why golden era could be over
The golden era of property is over and investors are better off in the stock market, new research suggests
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What is the Ofgem energy price cap and what does it mean for your bills?
Energy bills fell by 7% on 1 July when the new Ofgem price cap came into effect. What exactly is the cap?
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No savings from welfare bill after PIP changes shelved – will taxes rise this autumn?
Labour’s welfare bill passed on Tuesday, but eleventh-hour concessions could reduce the overall savings to zero
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IFS: Ditch the triple lock and promise never to means-test the state pension
As part of a blueprint to make us richer in retirement, the Institute for Fiscal Studies is urging the government to reform the state pension and hike pension contributions for high earners
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Millions of Premium Bonds prizes are still unclaimed. Could some be yours?
Millions of pounds sit 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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Microsoft’s partnership with OpenAI is on the rocks
Microsoft’s joint venture with OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, appears to be in trouble. What now for the two groups?
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Aim has missed its target – will it recover?
Aim, London's junior stock market, has become less appealing to investors amid scandals and an upcoming inheritance tax blow next April. Will it make a turnaround?
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Will Rachel Reeves impose a £5,000 cash ISA limit?
The chancellor will reportedly lay out plans to reduce the amount of money you can put into a cash ISA this month. We look at why, and what it could mean for your savings.
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Company directors face new ID checks – how to avoid paying hundreds on verification
Company directors could end up paying hundreds of pounds to comply with new identity checks but it is possible to comply without paying a penny
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Government launches full review of parental leave and pay – what could it mean for you?
The government wants parental leave to be fairer - will its shake-up fix the widespread problem for families?
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Nationwide: House prices see biggest monthly fall in over two years
UK house prices dropped by 0.8% in June, according to Nationwide. We reveal the top-performing and worst-performing regions
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Portfolio landlords could save £8,500 by remortgaging – or risk costs soaring by £23,000
Buy-to-let landlords with multiple properties could save thousands by taking advantage of this year’s lower mortgage rates, but failing to refinance could see them hit with a £23,000 bill.
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Premium Bonds winners: Who won July’s £1 million jackpot?
NS&I has announced some details about the winners in July’s Premium Bonds prize draw. Who won the jackpot, and how can you find out if you got lucky this month?
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Government confirms £2.5bn U-turn on PIP and Universal Credit – what does it mean for Reeves?
A major rebellion has forced the government to slash its proposed benefit reforms, cutting the annual savings in half
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‘Inheritance tax insurance’ enquiries are soaring – but is it worth it?
Premiums for whole of life insurance can run to £5,000 a month to cover a £300,000 inheritance tax bill, with policies costing more the older you take them out.
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MPs warn over Lifetime ISAs which could leave savers out of pocket
The Treasury Committee has highlighted confusion around the Lifetime ISA withdrawal charge, which risks consumers losing “a significant part of their savings”
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FCA reveals 'once in a generation' advice changes - what the reforms mean for you
Consumers to get free access to financial advice type help for pensions and investment following proposed changes from the regulator
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Zoopla: House prices slows to 1.4% in May as rate of sales at four year high
The average UK property now costs £268,400, Zoopla says, but some areas of the country are experiencing much higher price growth than others.
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Israel claims victory in the '12-day war' with Iran
Donald Trump may have announced a ceasefire in the 12-day war between Israel and Iran, but what comes next depends on what happens internally in Iran
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Investors remain calm as the Middle East war unfolds
Conflict in the Middle East has failed to shake oil or stock markets. Can the peace hold?
