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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. 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).
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Is the UK labour market steadying?Official figures show wage growth is decelerating, but redundancies fell to their lowest level in nearly a year.
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Andy Burnham becomes prime minister – what could be announced?The ex-mayor of Greater Manchester took up top job in politics after Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation. What does a new prime minister mean for you?
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Can Germany's ambitious reform package revive its economy?Germany's economy was once the envy of the world; now it's languishing due to competition from China and energy costs. Will its reform package deliver results?
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Number of 45% taxpayers more than doubles in five years. What should you do if you’re in a higher band?Frozen thresholds mean that more taxpayers are dragged into higher tax brackets despite little change in their purchasing power.
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Number of over-65s paying tax surpasses 10 million for the first timeWhy thousands more pensioners face higher tax bills as pension income rises. Could you be one of them?
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Could Shabana Mahmood succeed Rachel Reeves as the next chancellor?A new prime minister usually means a new chancellor too, and Reeves is expected to leave next week. Shabana Mahmood is leading the race.
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Can Andy Burnham save the UK’s stock market?Undervalued UK firms are being bought out by overseas institutions, and a lack of IPO activity means London's market is shrinking
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State pension age could rise faster than expected – are you prepared?The Office for Budget Responsibility suggests the state pension age may increase faster than expected. Here is what you need to know.
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Will the new buy now, pay later rules protect you?The rules give buy now, pay later borrowers stronger rights and clearer information when they access short-term lending.
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Probate fees: the ‘cost of dying’ has increased sharplyThe Ministry of Justice has hiked the probate application fee by 75% – but experts said the increase would leave people feeling ‘ripped off’.
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How pension reforms could help you boost your pot by thousandsA series of changes in the workplace pension landscape could improve visibility, control and potential returns for savers.
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Bank bonuses hit post-crash high: should banking profits be diverted to poorer households?The TUC is calling for a higher windfall tax on banks to fund a social tariff on energy bills.
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HMRC’s capital gains tax investigations soared to new highs last yearThe taxman reclaimed £266 million capital gains tax from investigations in the last tax year. How can you avoid an investigation?
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Investors dashed for AI bottlenecks during Q2Data from investment platform eToro showed that investors sought out memory chip makers and energy providers last quarter.
