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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.
By Sam Walker Published
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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.
By Sam Walker Published
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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.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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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?
By Dan McEvoy Published
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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
By Alex Rankine Published
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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.
By Sam Walker Last updated
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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.
By Alex Rankine Published
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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
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Plug-in solar panels to hit supermarket shelves – will they save you money?Supermarkets and hardware stores can sell plug-in solar panels from 27 August. We examine how much of a difference they could make to your energy bill.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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UK inflation rises to 2.9%The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released its latest UK inflation data, covering July.
By Sam Walker Last updated
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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.
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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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.
By Sam Walker Published
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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?
By Sam Walker Last updated
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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?
By Daniel Hilton Published
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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.
By Sam Walker Published
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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.
By Dan McEvoy Published
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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.
By Sam Walker Last updated
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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.
By Sam Walker Published
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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?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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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?
By Dan McEvoy Published
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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.
By Dan McEvoy Published
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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?
By Alex Rankine Published
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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.
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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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?
By Sam Walker Published
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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.
By Sam Walker Published
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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.
By Sam Walker Published
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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?
By Sam Walker Published
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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
By Alex Rankine Published
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Semiconductor stocks fall despite record profitsChip stocks are selling off as semiconductor companies post record profits. Has AI demand peaked?
By Alex Rankine Published
