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M&S results: cyber attack to cost £300 million in profit
M&S results, announced this morning, beat analyst expectations on revenue and earnings, but the cyber attack has decimated 2025/26 profit outlook
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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One million pensioners are now higher rate taxpayers and it's not just income tax to worry about
Rising state pension payments have pushed more people into higher tax brackets but this could also affect other areas of your finances
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Has Rachel Reeves really ruled out a £4,000 cash ISA limit?
The overall £20,000 ISA limit looks set to stay, but questions remain over whether there will be a reduction in the cash ISA allowance
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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HMRC slaps pensioners with record high surprise tax bills - do you owe the taxman money?
More than a million people face surprise tax bills by HMRC, including thousands of pensioners, as triple lock pushes more retirees into taxable income brackets
By Laura Miller Published
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Chase to launch its first ever credit card next month
Chase bank has been piloting its first-ever credit card to select employees and customers since November, but will roll it out to all customers from June, MoneyWeek can reveal. While the bank has become popular for current and savings accounts, will its credit offering be just as favoured?
By Ruth Emery Published
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Average earners now face £200,000 inheritance tax bill - how much will your estate owe?
‘Double whammy’ of inheritance tax changes means even the estates of those earning the average UK wage could face bills, not just the very wealthy
By Laura Miller Published
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Are the wealthy dodging more tax than previously thought?
A new report suggests tax non-compliance among the wealthy could be worse than previously imagined. Is an overly complex system partly to blame?
By Katie Williams Published
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Six out of 10 retirees who accessed a pension didn’t use Pension Wise - how does the guidance service work?
Many pension savers don’t bother using the free government-backed service Pension Wise. So, how does it work, and could it be useful for you?
By Ruth Emery Published
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UK-EU trade deal: Britain to get a £9bn boost to the economy by 2040
The government’s agreement with the EU follows on from separate deals with India and the United States. Will it breathe life into the UK economy?
By Katie Williams Published
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New buy-now, pay-later rules to come into force. How will they protect you?
Consumers are set to gain stronger rights and clearer information in line with other types of credit ending the ‘Wild West’ of unregulated borrowing
By Laura Miller Published
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Active ETFs gain nearly 70% in AUM
Investing in active ETFs is surging in popularity, as investors turn to the wrapper for transparency and liquidity
By Dan McEvoy Published
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Rightmove: UK asking prices hit record high but Britain enters buyers market
Rightmove's latest HPI report shows higher property taxes stifling the spring selling season meaning we're entering a buyers' market.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Inheritance tax reforms: government urged to rethink curbs on rural reliefs
MPs want the government to delay changes to inheritance rax reliefs for farmers
By Marc Shoffman Published
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City watchdog warning: wealthy savers hold too much cash
Damning FCA reports finds wealthy savers are holding £10,000 or more in cash, but should invest instead or risk stagnated returns.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Inheritance tax could be due on the average property in just 10 years
Rising house prices and frozen tax thresholds could mean inheritance tax is payable on the average home from 2035
By Laura Miller Published
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DWP identifies £450m of state pension underpayments – are you owed money?
News We have the latest details of the government's investigation into underpaid state pensions following admin errors.
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Chase cuts interest rate on boosted savings account to 4.5% – is it worth it?
Chase’s Boosted Saver rate has fallen following the Bank of England’s decision to cut interest rates. Is it still worth it, and who is eligible?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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225,000 savers cashed out their pension savings last year – what are the risks of a retirement raid?
Pension savers have more flexibility on how to access their retirement pot but there are risks if you make the wrong decision
By Marc Shoffman Published
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UK economy grew more than expected in first three months of 2025
A surprise 0.7% boost to GDP is welcome news but questions remain over whether continued growth will be sustainable
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Gold price falls: is the rally over?
Having been on an upward trajectory over the past year, hitting successive new highs, the gold price is starting to fall. But is it the end of the gold rally?
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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Burberry’s share price surges despite collapsing profits and job cuts announcement
Burberry’s share price has soared, despite collapsing profits and around 1,700 jobs potentially set to be cut, as markets assess the turnaround plan’s effectiveness
By Dan McEvoy Published
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Wage growth in UK slows, but continues to outpace inflation
Latest labour market data from the ONS shows that wages in the first quarter of 2025 grew slower than in the previous quarter while the jobs market continues to suffer
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Pension schemes pledge to ‘back British’ with £25 billion private markets investment
For pension savers, the commitment to invest in private assets could mean higher returns
By Laura Miller Published
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GTA 6 release date confirmed: Is it game on for the Take Two Interactive Software stock?
TTwo’s earnings report in February stated that GTA 6 will be released in autumn 2025, but it is now confirmed the game will officially launch in 2026. Gaming stocks suffered after the pandemic, but is now the time to cash in on what could be a gaming boom in 2026?
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Last updated
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Pension savers face running out of money just 11 years into retirement
There’s a stark difference between the retirement income pension savers want and the amount they are set to have saved
By Laura Miller Published
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US and China trade breakthrough as tariffs reduced for 90 days
Markets have risen on news of a US-China trade agreement. What has been announced, and what does it mean for your investments?
By Dan McEvoy Published
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Bond fund inflows crash but equity investors 'buy the dip' amid Trump tariffs
Investors have been reacting after Trump's tariffs rattled the stock market in April
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Thousands of energy customers get refund after overcharging error – how much could you be owed?
An Ofgem review has found 34,000 energy customers were mistakenly charged more than the price cap
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Bank of England cuts UK interest rates to 4.25%
The Bank of England cut interest rates by 25 basis points today, as widely anticipated, disappointing those hoping for a larger 50 basis-point cut
By Katie Williams Last updated