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Why savers need to act quickly to snap up NS&I’s market-leading 6.2% interest rate
NS&I launched a market-leading one-year fixed savings account in August, but it could be pulled at any moment so savers need to act now.
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UK house prices drop at their fastest rate since 2009
UK house prices are down £14,000 over the last year as buyers retreat from the market, the latest data from Halifax showed.
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The UK economy might avoid a recession, but conditions will remain hard for many
News The UK economy may avoid a recession, but growth is set to slump in 2024 as rising interest rates hammer Britain’s economy.
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NS&I September Premium Bonds draw – check if you won now
NS&I Premium Bonds holders can check now to see if they won a prize in September’s draw. We explain how to check if you’ve won.
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September NS&I Premium Bond winners revealed - have you won £1m?
Two NS&I Premium Bond winners have become millionaires- find out how much you won and how to check your winnings.
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Slash the cost of your next holiday with Avios points
Miscellaneous Avios points can help you cut the cost of travelling; we explain how using the right credit card and bank account can help you quickly build up thousands of Avios points.
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NS&I launches table-topping one year fixed rate bond
The Treasury backed savings provider is boosting the rate on its one-year fixed bonds to the highest level since they were launched in 2008.
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Property sales set to slump to lowest level since 2012
Higher mortgage rates and the cost of living crisis are forcing homebuyers to rethink their plans, and these headwinds could push property sales to the lowest level since 2012 according to Zoopla.
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Smartphone banking: the best app-based bank accounts
News App-based banks are convenient, come with features that help you budget and make banking easy. What are the best app-based accounts available now?
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Lloyds, Santander and HSBC hike savings rates
Banks and building societies have been raising their savings rates as the base rate continues to rise. Our round-up of all the savings rates hikes.
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Will energy prices fall in 2024? The latest expert predictions
News Energy prices will fall slightly between October and December when the latest energy price cap kicks in, but what can we expect to pay next year? We look at the latest predictions over what will happen to energy bills next year.
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Energy bills to fall 7% under new price cap
Energy bills could fall by an average 7% from October under the new Energy Price cap announced today. We explain what the new cap mean for you and when it will come into play
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Nvidia stock jumps after topping earnings estimates
Nvidia stock rallied after the group reported second-quarter earnings that blew away already sky-high expectations.
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Bank of Baroda closes doors to UK retail banking
After almost 70 years of operating in the UK, one of India’s largest bank is shutting up shop in the UK retail banking market. We explain everything you need to know if you have savings or a current account with Bank of Baroda
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Where will house prices go in 2023?
News The latest data shows house prices are falling as rising interest rates take a toll on the property market. Will prices begin to recover any time soon?
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Inheritance tax receipts on track for record year as take hits £2.6bn
More people are being hit by inheritance tax as rising property prices translates to more estates becoming liable for the tax.
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NS&I boosts interest rate on Green Savings Bonds to 5.7%
The boost is a significant hike from when the product first launched in October 2021.
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Buy-to-let returns fall 59% amid higher mortgage rates
Buy-to-let returns are slumping as the cost of borrowing spirals.
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The rise and fall of finfluencers as FCA clamps down on poor advice
FCA clamps down on ‘finfluencers’ - but will it protect consumers from ‘bad advice’? Kalpana Fitzpatrick looks at the rise and fall of finfluencers
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Abrdn puts its house in order
Wide discounts are encouraging many underperforming investment trusts to merge or wind up
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Santander Edge Saver: New market-leading easy-access account comes with some hurdles
Savings Savers with the Santander Edge Saver can beat inflation, but there are certain hurdles you need to clear.
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Average UK house price rises by £5,000 in June
UK house prices rose on average by 1.7% but signs of recovery might be short-lived.
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Aim ISAs celebrate their 10th anniversary: which stocks have performed best?
We look at how Aim ISAs work, how the alternative investment market has changed over the past decade, the most popular stocks - and which ones have performed best.
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UK inflation falls to 17-month low of 6.8%
Official figures show UK inflation fell sharply in July, following the reduction in the energy price cap.
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John Lewis mulls buy now, pay later scheme
The CEO of John Lewis has said the retailer will consider introducing buy now, pay later initiatives for lower-priced items.
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UK wages grow at a record pace
The latest UK wages data will add pressure on the BoE to push interest rates even higher.
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North outperforming the South for property investors
The property market in the North of England is outperforming the South for both capital appreciation and rental yields.
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Revealed: the investment platforms that pay less than 2% interest on cash holdings
News Do you know how much interest the cash balance in your investment portfolio, ISA or pension earns? We lift the lid on the best and worst interest-payers - and what you can do about it.
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UK economy avoids stagnation with surprise growth
Gross domestic product increased by 0.2% in the second quarter and by 0.5% in June
