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How the new First Time Buyer ISA would work – and what it would mean for Lifetime ISA saversThe government has revealed plans for its new Lifetime ISA-style product aimed solely at first-time buyers.
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NS&I to boost Premium Bonds prize fund rate – 12 more £100,000 prizes will be up for grabsNS&I is increasing its Premium Bonds prize fund rate and odds of winning from September, while boosting interest rates on 10 savings accounts from today.
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UK’s best and worst banks for current accounts revealedMonzo has once again been crowned the UK’s best bank for customer satisfaction. Which current account provider sits at the bottom of the list and how does your bank compare?
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Nationwide boost rates on fixed savings accounts and ISAs – are they a good home for your cash?Nationwide has hiked interest rates on several fixed term savings accounts to as high as 4.7%. Are they a good home for your cash?
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Water bills set to rise again for millions of householdsOfwat the regulator has provisionally approved a £3.4 billion package to improve the network – but many households will have to cough up more before 2030.
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Are investment trusts falling out of favour?Investors appear to be abandoning investment trusts in favour of ‘simpler’ and often cheaper alternatives.
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How writing a life insurance into trust can lower an inheritance tax bill – and why it should be structured correctlyMore families may be looking for ways to lower inheritance tax bills ahead of rule changes affecting most unused pensions from April 2027. Writing life insurance policies into trust is one such method.
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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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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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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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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).
