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Leasehold reforms revealed: how the changes help you
The government has finally published its draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill. Here is what you need to know
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How should a good Catholic invest? Like the Vatican’s new stock index, it seems
The Vatican Bank has launched its first-ever stock index, championing companies that align with “Catholic principles”. But how well would it perform?
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The most single-friendly areas to buy a property
There can be a single premium when it comes to getting on the property ladder but Zoopla has identified parts of the UK that remain affordable if you aren’t coupled-up
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Saba recommends share tender offer if its Edinburgh Worldwide bid is successful
The US-based activist investor looks set to offer Edinburgh Worldwide shareholders a chance to sell their shares at close to NAV if they vote through its proposals for the investment trust’s board
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RICS: UK housing market showing signs of 'tentative recovery'
RICS members are becoming less negative about property sales and house prices. What does the latest data mean for the property market?
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ONS: UK economy grew by ‘lacklustre’ 0.1% in final quarter of 2025
The construction sector performed its worst in more than four years in the final quarter of 2025, the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) GDP figures show
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New buy now, pay later rules confirmed – will they protect you?
Buy now, pay later borrowers are set to gain stronger rights and clearer information when they access short-term lending from 15 July, the FCA says.
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Watch out for Valentine’s Day scams – five common tactics to be aware of
Valentine’s Day is a prime opportunity for scammers to con you out of money – but there are ways to avoid being ensnared.
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Japanese stocks rise on Takaichi’s snap election landslide
Japan’s new prime minister Sanae Takaichi has won a landslide victory in a snap election, prompting optimism that her pro-growth agenda will benefit Japanese stocks
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Amazon shares fall on profitability concerns
A big increase in capital spending plans compounded an earnings miss for Amazon following its Q4 results
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Alphabet 'is planning a 100-year bond': would you back Google for 100 years?
Google owner Alphabet is reported to be joining the rare century bond club
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The single person pension shortfall in retirement: How to fill the gap
Being single may have plenty of benefits but it could leave you with a retirement shortfall. But even as a single person, there are things you can do to plug the gap before you stop working
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Pension Credit: should the mixed-age couples rule be scrapped?
The mixed-age couples rule was introduced in May 2019 to reserve pension credit for older households but a charity warns it is unfair
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BBC TV licence fee hike confirmed: can you reduce how much you pay?
The cost of a TV licence fee is set to rise by over 3%, but there are ways to reduce the bill.
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NatWest to close 32 more bank branches – see the full list
NatWest is closing 32 branches in 2026 and 2027. Will your local area be affected?
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Inheritance tax investigations net HMRC an extra £246m from bereaved families
HMRC embarked on almost 4,000 probes into unpaid inheritance tax in the year to last April, new figures show, in an increasingly tough crackdown on families it thinks have tried to evade their full bill
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Average UK house price reaches £300,000 for first time, Halifax says
While the average house price has topped £300k, regional disparities still remain, Halifax finds.
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UK interest rates live: rates held at 3.75%
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) met today to decide UK interest rates, and voted to hold rates at their current level
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The most popular fund sectors of 2025 as investor outflows continue
It was another difficult year for fund inflows but there are signs that investors are returning to the financial markets
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Should you add gold to your pension?
Gold price movements have been eye-catching over the past year. Should you put some gold in your pension?
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How Junior ISAs could help with inheritance tax planning
Looming inheritance tax changes will limit how much pension wealth can be passed on but more people may be maxing out their loved ones’ JISA allowance instead
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Nationwide: UK house price growth bounced back in January
House price growth slowed in 2025 but the new year is showing more positive signs for the property market
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February Premium Bonds winners announced – did you win £1m?
More than 2.7 million historic Premium Bonds prizes are still waiting to be claimed, NS&I says
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Pension tax relief: why the taxman could owe you money
Millions of pounds in pension tax relief is going unclaimed. If you haven't yet completed your tax return ahead of the 31 January deadline, don't forget to claim any tax relief you’re owed.
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Thousands of Brits switch banks – which are least popular?
We look at the most and least popular banks and building societies as current account bank switches reach a record high. Is it worth moving your money?
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Water bills set to rise by up to 13% – how much more will you pay from April?
Billpayers in England and Wales could have to pay up to £55 more per year for their water bills from this spring
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Can the gold price rise to $6,000?
Gold prices have made dramatic jumps early in 2026. Can gold keep rising, or is it becoming a victim of its own success?
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The coastal locations where properties are losing value
Property prices across a number of coastal hotspots plunged in 2025 - which areas are most affected?
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Santander to close 44 branches across the UK – full list of affected locations
Santander will cut its network to just 305 branches following the closures
