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The best one-year fixed savings accounts – earn up to 4.85%Savings One-year fixed savings accounts are offering inflation-beating rates of up to 4.85%. We've rounded up the best deals available on the market now.
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Thousands of households near pylons to get £250 a year off energy bills – could you be eligible?Households living within 500 metres of new and upgraded energy infrastructure are set to get a discount on their energy bills from 2027.
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Pension tax refunds: how to get your money back if you have been overchargedThousands of retirees recovered more than £50 million in overpaid tax from flexible pension withdrawals in the second quarter of 2026. Are you due a pension tax refund?
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Which ETFs are attracting the most investment?Despite rising market volatility, equity ETFs continued to be popular picks with investors last month. Which ETFs and sectors saw the biggest inflows?
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The best cash ISAs – earn up to 4.78%Savings The best cash ISAs can help you earn up to 4.78% on your cash. We look at the top ISA deals on the savings market.
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Fund flows soared in June but investors remain cautiousNorth American funds ended the first half of the year with positive flows despite investor indecision.
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Why is the US helping prop up the weak Japanese yen?The Japanese yen has risen 3.5% against the dollar after the US intervened to support it. Why is America getting involved?
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SpaceX share price crashes back to earth following resultsDespite beating revenue expectations, SpaceX stock fell heavily following its Q2 results, and there could be further selling on the way this week.
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Revolut switches customers to official bank accounts – what you need to knowRevolut secured a full UK banking licence in March 2026 and has now started shifting customer accounts to be part of its official bank. But what does the transition mean for existing customers and what is Revolut Bank?
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£125 million sitting in unclaimed Premium Bonds prizes – could some of it be yours?Every month, NS&I dishes out cash prizes to Premium Bonds holders, but millions of them go unclaimed. Here's how to find out if you have ever won anything.
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Santander launches inflation-beating fixed-rate ISAs amid cash ISA boomThe banking giant is offering some of the best rates on the market as customers join the race to maximise cash ISAs ahead of the 2027 ISA rules changes.
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The postcodes where properties are selling the fastestIt now takes a record 216 days on average for a seller to move home in Great Britain – but one country is leading the way in shifting properties in quick time.
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Gold prices little changed in July, but could the yellow metal recover?Despite its reputation as a safe haven and a hedge against inflation, gold has struggled to regain momentum since the outbreak of the war in Iran.
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August Premium Bonds winners - who scooped the jackpot?One Premium Bond holder has won the £1 million August jackpot with a bond bought in February. What other prizes are available from NS&I this month?
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Brazil comes back into fashion – should you invest?Brazil remains a good old-fashioned emerging market play as global investors look for a hedge against surging commodity prices
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Semiconductor stocks fall despite record profitsChip stocks are selling off as semiconductor companies post record profits. Has AI demand peaked?
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NS&I boosts interest rates on 8 fixed-rate savings accounts – are they any good?NS&I has made their fixed-rate savings accounts more attractive. Are they the best on the market?
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Income investors enjoying Q2 record dividendsDividends paid by banks and miners hit an all-time high at £35 billion.
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Live: Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75%The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75% today for the fifth consecutive time, but an increasing number of rate-setters are calling for a hike.
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Number of UK millionaires hits lowest level since 2008 financial crisisHigh taxes and the volatile financial and property market is hitting the wealthy, research from the Adam Smith Institute shows.
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Could council tax and stamp duty be replaced with new tax?Number 10 has distanced itself from claims the prime minister Andy Burnham was considering overhauling the property taxation system, but how would a proportional property tax or land value tax work?
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Britain's priciest postcodes by region – could you save thousands by buying next door?The property prices in the UK’s most sought-after postcodes can be lofty, but if you look for homes in the neighbouring area, you can often make significant savings.
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Japanese stocks ride the AI boom – can the rally last?Japanese stocks have been driven up by a few tech winners, but the weak yen has been a drag for foreign investors, says Cris Sholto Heaton
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Can Andy Burnham win over UK plc?Business and investment leaders are calling on the new Labour administration for greater clarity, decisiveness and a more supportive tax regime, in the hope of reigniting growth.
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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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Live: UK inflation slows to 2.6% in JuneThe Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released its latest inflation data today (22 July).
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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 and where are prices heading?
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Inheritance tax receipts rise to record high in June – could they go higher?Inheritance tax receipts for April 2026 to June 2026 were £2.3 billion, £0.1 billion more than the same period in 2025.
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Is the UK labour market steadying?Official figures show wage growth is decelerating, but redundancies fell to their lowest level in nearly a year.
