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The seaside towns where house prices are rising the most – and where they’re cheapestAsking price growth in certain seaside towns is outpacing the rest of Great Britain, suggesting demand for coastal homes remains resilient.
By Sam Walker Published
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Collapsed property sales costing thousands – how to avoid itMore than half of property sales fail, leaving buyers and sellers with a total average bill of £3,000. But there are ways to protect your home moving process.
By Laura Miller Published
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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?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Thousands of families hit by Child Benefit tax charge failing to sign up to new payment systemTens of thousands who are eligible to pay the High Income Child Benefit Charge through a new payment system still haven’t signed up, new research shows
By Sam Walker Last updated
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Is the party over for the Mag 7?The Magnificent 7 – a group of companies dominating returns for the past three years – finally looks like it could be disbanding. Which of the seven would lead, which would lag and where should investors look next?
By Sam Shaw Published
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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?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Inheritance tax receipts fall to £0.7 billion in April – why more estates could be set to pay the ‘death tax’The government took £0.7 billion in inheritance tax in April, a fall from the same month in 2025, but more estates are likely to be dragged into HMRC’s net in the future.
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Best inflation-beating savings accounts – could your money be working harder?The UK inflation rate eased to 2.8% in April, but experts warn that inflation is still set to accelerate this year due to the Iran war. We list some of the top-paying savings accounts where your money will grow in real terms.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Are investment platforms already preparing for new cash ISA rules?Investors will be charged for earning interest on cash held within their stocks and shares ISA under reforms from April 2027 and changes are already being made.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Nationwide confirms £100 Fairer Share payment for fourth consecutive year – check if you’ll get itNationwide will pay £100 to more than four million of its members this summer. Who is eligible for the 2026 payment?
By Sam Walker Last updated
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Chase to boost cashback deal to 2% – how can you get it?Chase bank is increasing its cashback offer to credit and debit card customers, but the criteria has changed – here's what you need to know.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Live: UK inflation slows in AprilUK inflation is expected to accelerate in 2026 due to the conflict in the Middle East. What was the April consumer price index (CPI) inflation reading and what does it mean for you?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Mansion tax: How the government’s High Value Council Tax Surcharge will workWork is underway on a mansion tax for high value homes from April 2028. We reveal when you would need to pay the charge and how you could get an exemption.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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NS&I to start paying out millions to bereaved families after ‘operational failure’NS&I will start contacting tens of thousands of estates from next week outlining how they will be reunited with their loved ones’ money.
By Sam Walker Published
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Pensions Commission: Millions face a retirement shortfallThe government's revived Pensions Commission has released its interim report, warning of low levels of retirement saving and hinting at changes to auto-enrolment.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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UK unemployment rate unexpectedly rises to 5% as Iran war puts pressure on businessesThe UK unemployment rate climbed back to 5% in the three months to March while wages grew at the slowest rate in almost six years.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Retirees cash out 100,000 more pensions in full – should you take the money?Pensioners are increasingly pulling all of their retirement funds out in one go, facing the risk of high tax bills and running out of money in later life. We look at what to consider before taking the money.
By Laura Miller Published
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How ‘vast majority’ of pensioners could miss out on state pension tax concessionOnly one in 18 pensioners will benefit from the government’s planned income tax breaks, research suggests. Are there alternative options that would help more retirees?
By Sam Shaw Published
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England’s friendliest neighbourhoods – and how much it costs to live thereThere’s more to buying a home than transport links and school catchment areas. Where is the friendliest neighbourhood in England and how much is the average house price there?
By Sam Walker Published
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Massive megacap tech IPOs are prompting index providers to overhaul their rulebooks – what could it mean for investors?FTSE Russell, Nasdaq and S&P Dow Jones are among the stock market index providers reviewing their IPO inclusion criteria ahead of hotly anticipated listings from the likes of SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI.
By Sam Shaw Published
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NS&I to boost Premium Bonds prize fund rate and raises interest rates on four savings accountsThe government-backed savings provider NS&I is boosting its Premium Bonds prize fund rate from July, as well as increasing interest rates on four other savings accounts
By Sam Walker Published
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Scottish Mortgage confirms its SpaceX valuation: what does it mean for investors?Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust has issued a briefing note to investors clarifying how its largest holding – space exploration start-up SpaceX – is valued.
By Dan McEvoy Published
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King’s Speech 2026: What was announced and what does it mean for your money?The new parliamentary year has begun, with the King outlining what his government will set out to achieve in the next 12 months. What was announced, and what does it mean for you?
By Daniel Hilton Published
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Why is it taking so long to sell my home? How to boost chances of getting an offerHomeowners overvaluing their properties could find it takes years to sell. Here’s how to set the right price and why it could speed up the selling process
By Sam Walker Published
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London is the UK's tax error hotspot – common mistakes and how to avoid a fineMore than 3,000 Londoners admitted they paid the wrong tax last year, the highest across the UK. We look at the typical pitfalls when it comes to paying tax and avoiding fines.
By Laura Miller Published
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What makes you wealthy in the UK?What the government perceives as ‘wealthy’ counts when it comes to tax. We break down the figures and explain 10 ways to protect yourself from the taxman
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Inheritance tax scam warning – how to protect your pension pots ahead of 2027 rule changePensions will be included in estates for inheritance tax purposes from 2027 – but experts warn that savers should be wary of too-good-to-be-true avoidance schemes
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Dividend stocks pay out record levels in Q1 – which sectors grew most?Europe and the US drove global dividend payouts to a record high in the first quarter of the year. How can you invest in dividend stocks?
By Dan McEvoy Published
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Labour urged to introduce 'double lock' rent cap – how it could hit your buy-to-let portfolioA think tank has proposed a rent cap linked to wages and inflation to limit increases but would the policy work?
By Marc Shoffman Published
