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Amex Shop Small returns with free £5 cashback on spending
Amex is offering £5 cashback when you spend £15 plus at small shops, but the offer is only available for three days
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Working parents will be entitled to 15 hours free childcare for two-year-olds from next year
The government has extended free childcare hours to working parents of two-year olds but it won’t be automatic so make sure you don’t miss out
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Fixed savings rates hit record high in October - act fast before they get pulled
New data shows fixed savings rates hit a record high in October- but they won’t stick around for long as we start to see rates sliding
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Contributions to Tax-Free Childcare accounts rise but many parents aren't using the scheme
News Fewer than 60% of open Tax-Free Childcare accounts are used - could you be missing out?
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The best one-year fixed savings accounts – November 2023
Savings Earn nearly 6% on one-year fixed savings accounts – the best rate seen in 14 years. We have all the best deals available now
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Pensioners to receive up to £600 in winter support - who is eligible and how to claim
Up to £600 in cost-of-living payments is starting to land in pensioners’ bank accounts. We explain who qualifies and what to do if you don’t receive the cash.
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Pensioners face “marriage allowance mayhem” due to rising state pension. Who will pay the unexpected tax bill?
Hundreds of thousands of pensioners - mainly wives - could get unexpected tax bills as a result of the frozen personal allowance and soaring state pension, according to former pensions minister Steve Webb.
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Best easy-access savings accounts – November 2023
Savings Rising interest rates have boosted the returns on instant-access savings accounts with some of the highest rates for years. We look at the best easy-access savings accounts on the market now
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M&S shares shift from frumpy to fabulous as pre-tax profits are up by 56%
M&S is performing strongly and has announced it will pay a dividend for the first time since the pandemic.
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SIPP holders to get cash warnings and be offered default funds
News Providers will be required to offer investors a default fund and must warn customers of the inflationary risk of cash savings the regulator has said. What the new rules mean for your retirement pot?
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Zoopla: Asking price discounts hit a five-year high – is now the time to buy a property?
News Zoopla’s October House Price Index shows sellers are accepting discounts of 5.5% on average to secure a sale – we reveal where homeowners are taking the biggest asking price cuts
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Equity release rates drop – is it worth unlocking cash from your home?
News Lifetime mortgage rates are falling from their record highs - is equity release worth another look?
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Hargreaves Lansdown launches fixed-term cash ISA product
savings/hargreaves-lansdown-fixed-cash-isa-launch Investment platform Hargreaves Lansdown is to offer fixed term cash ISAs via its Active Savings platform paying 4.8%, tax free - but is it any good?
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Government unveils leasehold reforms - how will it help homeowners?
News Long-awaited legislation on reforming the leasehold system has been unveiled in Parliament - here is how it could help you
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Rents are still rising but could reach their limit by 2025 – is buy-to-let still worth it?
News Research by Savills claims rental growth could hit 9.5% this year, but will start to slow. Is buy-to-let still worth investing in?
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Trust in US TIPS to beat inflation
In an inflationary market TIPS, the US Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities are most compelling says Cris Sholto Heaton.
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The jury's out on the AI summit at Bletchley Park
World governments gathered for an AI summit at Bletchley Park in November, but were they too focused on threats at the expense of economic benefits?
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The best cash ISAs – November 2023
Savings Easy access and notice ISA rates are now at their highest since 2009. Here are the best cash ISAs on the market today.
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State pension gap: £2,600 shortfall to secure “basic retirement”
The state pension will rise 8.5% in April, reaching £11,502 a year. But that is still some way below the amount of money needed for a basic retirement income.
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Thousands of pensioners to be dragged into income tax net due to state pension boost
An extra 650,000 pensioners will have to start paying income tax as a result of next April’s 8.5% state pension increase
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Autumn Statement: Households still face an extra £4,000 tax bill despite NI cuts
News Autumn Statement tax give-aways will be offset by fiscal drag, the Resolution Foundation warns
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NatWest and RBS to shut doors on another 19 branches amid shift to digital banking
NatWest and RBS join hundreds of high-street banks closing their branches- see the full list of closures.
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Government considers selling remaining stake in NatWest – are the shares worth it?
News Retail investors may get a chance to buy the remaining taxpayer shares in NatWest but its performance so far this year may not make it an attractive investment.
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Will energy prices fall in 2024? The latest expert predictions
News The average household is paying around 7% less for their energy consumption, thanks to a fall in the energy price cap. But what will happen to prices next year? We look at the latest predictions for gas and electricity bills in 2024
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Gas and electricity bills to rise 5% under new energy price cap
News The energy price cap will increase in the new year Ofgem, the energy regulator, has announced. We look at what your energy bill will look like in the new year
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What is the energy price cap and what does it mean for your bills?
News The new energy price cap has been announced for January to March 2024. We explain what the energy price cap is and what it means for your bills.
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Nationwide unveils 5% easy-access account
News Nationwide's FlexOne Saver account is available for 11 to 17-year olds. How does it compare with other children's savings accounts?
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Autumn Statement gives boost to benefits with uplift in Universal Credit, plus help for renters and parents
The chancellor has confirmed a 6.7% rise in Universal Credit, an increase to the minimum wage, and help for people who rent privately. We have all the details
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Autumn Statement: taxes reformed for self-employed workers
Changes to National Insurance contributions will mean reduced tax bills for the self employed.
