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State pension set to rise by 3.9% – how much could you get?The UK state pension is set to rise by 3.9% per year from April 2027 after new wages data was published by the Office for National Statistics, but thousands more retirees face a higher income tax bill.
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How SIPP platform fees and unclaimed tax relief could cost you tens of thousands in retirementMore than five million people hold Self-Invested Personal Pensions (SIPPs) with a total of £567 billion inside, according to the Financial Conduct Authority. How can savers get the best value for money when choosing one?
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UK economy unexpectedly grows in July – was AI responsible?The director of economic statistics at the ONS said a strong showing from computer programming within the services sector helped drive growth.
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Could you get £370 in free cash from Nationwide’s FlexDirect account?Those switching to Nationwide’s FlexDirect account could get up to £370 for free in their first year with the account. Should you switch?
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Can you afford to rent in retirement?Renting in retirement can give extra flexibility, but the cost could be prohibitive for most pensioners and it comes with unique drawbacks. We look at the average cost of renting where you are.
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Which investment trusts have been the most resilient during the Iran crisis?Technology and renewable energy infrastructure have thrived even as the conflict has rocked markets.
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Everything you need to know about Anthropic’s IPOThe Claude developer’s IPO could rival even SpaceX’s record-breaking public debut. When might Anthropic’s IPO take place, and how can you gain exposure?
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Ditch the triple lock to get young people into work, businesses tell BurnhamWhile the triple lock is a promise to pensioners to give them an income boost each year, removing it could save the Treasury £3.3 billion over two years, the British Chambers of Commerce claims.
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Healey says UK must control public spending in first major speech as chancellorThe chancellor said Britain must get a better control on public spending and borrowing as he set out his economic vision.
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Lloyds Bank: House prices record first annual fall in nearly three yearsCautious buyers and stubborn sellers have led to annualised house price declines, according to the bank’s latest house price index.
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What do rising bond yields mean for you?Bond yields are rising globally, and there are a lot of potential impacts on your money. Is now a good time to buy bonds?
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Fund flows dipped sharply in July as investors ditch UK equitiesInvestors continued to put money in the market in July despite geopolitical headwinds, but a more pessimistic attitude may take hold in the remainder of the year.
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NatWest launches £500 bonus offer for high earners – should you switch accounts?NatWest’s new £500 welcome bonus is one of the best switching offers on the market, but is it worth moving to its Premier account?
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AI and space: two themes increasingly connected for investorsInvestors have greater access to the space industry than ever before, and it is becoming increasingly linked to the AI boom.
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Santander launches £240 switching deal – who is eligible?Santander has launched a new market-leading bank switching deal. We look at who is eligible and how to get the free cash.
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Four gold ETFs for simple exposureNews Gold ETFs offer an accessible way to protect portfolios during periods of market turbulence. Here are four gold ETFs to consider buying.
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Premium Bonds September jackpot winners revealed – who won £1 million?Two Premium Bonds holders have won the top prize in September while nearly 100 will be awarded £100,000.
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The commuter hotspots where asking prices are rising the fastest – and where they’re fallingAffordable commuter locations around two northern cities have seen strong house price growth.
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Thousands more people dragged into dividend tax net – how to protect your investmentsTens of thousands are being dragged into paying dividend tax thanks to a reduced allowance – but there are ways to shield yours from the taxman.
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One million people in line for a tax top-up from HMRC - are you one of them?Around one million people who missed out on pension tax relief are in line for a top-up – but a former pensions minister is warning people could miss out on the payments.
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Nvidia’s results beat expectations againShares in Nvidia rose by more than 7% overnight following another set of blockbuster results from the world’s leading designer of AI hardware.
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Nationwide boosts rates on fixed savings accounts and ISAs again – how do they compare?Nationwide Building Society has upped the rates on some of its fixed rate savings accounts and cash ISAs.
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Does your family face a triple tax blow after inheritance tax changes? How to limit the impactUnused pensions will fall under the scope of inheritance tax from April 2027 – and it could see some families left with sizeable tax bills.
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Could a pay rise reduce your tax allowances? How to cut your income tax bill insteadMany people fear a pay rise will mean missing out on valuable tax benefits but there are steps you can take to earn more without losing out financially.
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Is value investing over?The rise of passive indices and the tech boom have left value investors struggling to keep up – but does that mean value investing is no longer relevant?
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Was Scott Bessent's intervention in Japan effective?US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent is caught in a standoff with currency traders after intervention in Japan
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Inheritance tax receipts continue to rise – can you reduce your bill?Increasing asset values and frozen tax thresholds mean that inheritance tax receipts are on the rise.
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Have European stocks turned a corner?Investors were feeling deeply bearish about Europe earlier this year, but the continent's corporations remain resilient.
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Investors warned against mini bonds after latest collapseThe Financial Conduct Authority has warned that retail investors are still coming across the risky products despite a marketing ban
