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OpenAI starts IPO process with SEC filingOpenAI is preparing for its stock market listing
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FCA car finance compensation: Legal challenges delay payments for driversThe City watchdog has said legal challenges to the redress scheme mean drivers are unlikely to receive compensation until 2027 at the earliest.
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NatWest Group to close 18 bank branches – see the full listThe NatWest Group is closing 18 branches in 2026 and 2027. Will your local area be affected?
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Should young people get a state pension cash advance?A radical policy proposal suggests giving younger people the option to receive the first year of their state pension early as a lump sum. Could it redress the wealth balance between the generations?
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Is the new Santander cashback credit card deal any good?Santander has released a new credit card that offers you 3% cashback back on certain travel and food spending for the first year. Is the deal worth it?
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Mortgage market shake-up could help older homeownersDemand among older borrowers for mortgage products that could unlock thousands in housing wealth is not being met due to strict rules. Now the financial watchdog wants to change that.
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Inheritance tax penalties surge 35% as more families pay upThe number of inheritance tax penalties for late returns has surged as more families are dragged into the tax net. Are you prepared for the 122-question form?
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Barclays removes account fee for retail investorsBarclays has ditched the monthly fee on its investment services accounts. How much will you save?
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Stock market selloff: is the semiconductor trade becoming stretched?Broadcom’s underwhelming results prompted a stock market selloff that has been exacerbated by new economic data and geopolitical developments.
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A tale of two Asias where stock markets soar as currencies slideWhile many Asian economies are being hammered by the fallout from the war with Iran, others are riding high. What's behind the contradictions?
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Expect fireworks with the Fed's Kevin WarshKevin Warsh may have to raise interest rates as inflation runs hot, but that's not what Donald Trump had in mind from the new chair of the Federal Reserve
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Anthropic kicks off its IPO processClaude creator Anthropic is the latest tech megacap to pursue a listing just days after a raise set its value at $965 billion.
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Investor risk appetite returns despite geopolitical tensions – where are investors putting their money?Investors favoured North American equities, passive funds and tech in April after several months of caution, latest industry data shows
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Bank of England releases shortlist of animals that could feature on new banknotesThe Bank of England is inviting the public to have their say on which animals from a list of 18 should feature on the next series of banknotes.
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Government considering extra ‘mansion tax’ charge for overseas property ownersThe government has launched a consultation on levying a new premium on top of the impending mansion tax for non-UK resident property owners. Could it lead to the wealthy selling up?
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Salary sacrifice changes: millions set to cut pension contributionsPlans to restrict salary sacrifice on pension contributions will lead to lower levels of saving, according to the government's own estimates.
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Investment trust discounts narrow to lowest level in four yearsThe average trust discount has returned to single digits after a challenging time for the sector signalling some ‘light at the end of the tunnel’
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How much money do I need to retire comfortably?We look how much it costs to enjoy a comfortable retirement lifestyle and how to get there
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Could house prices fall by 5% in 2026?The Iran war is causing house prices to slide as higher mortgage rates hit buyer confidence. Some experts believe they could fall by as much as 5% in 2026.
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Premium Bonds June winners revealed: Who won the £1 million jackpot?The jackpot winners from NS&I’s June Premium Bonds draw have been announced, with two savers being made millionaires and many more grabbing smaller prizes. Did you win this month?
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What are British Airways Amex companion vouchers, and how do they work?A companion voucher can help American Express customers with British Airways credit cards double the value of their Avios points. Here's how it works.
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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.
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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.
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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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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
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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?
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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?
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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.
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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.
