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Government refuses to give families more time to pay inheritance tax on pensionsCalls to double the amount of time families have to pay inheritance tax when pensions are included from next April have been rejected by the government
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State pension entitlement gaps: Blow as National Insurance credit system delayed until April 2027A scheme to protect the state pension records of mothers affected by the introduction of the High Income Child Benefit Charge in 2013 has been delayed by a year.
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What are your options if Saba comes for your investment trust?Shareholders in investment trusts that are targeted by activist investors do have options, besides selling up. We explain what they are.
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Nationwide: The most affordable places for first-time buyers revealed – full listNationwide Building Society says affordability has improved for first-time buyers over the last year, and some areas are much more accessible for those trying to get on the property ladder.
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Mortgage lenders to contact 1.6 million homeowners facing higher costs amid Middle East conflictRachel Reeves urges major banks to step up support for mortgage customers amid Middle East conflict
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Investing in European stocks: which sectors are good value right now?Despite being hit by the outbreak of the conflict in the Middle East, some European stocks and sectors still offer value to investors.
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NS&I to pay out millions to bereaved families after ‘operational failure’NS&I is expected to reunite tens of thousands of bereaved families with up to £476 million, after an investigation found the government-backed savings bank had lost track of some deceased customers’ money.
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How simplified advice rules could boost your pension and investmentsThe Financial Conduct Authority wants to remove some of the friction when it comes to getting financial advice
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UK inflation live: Inflation remained at 3% in FebruaryThe Office for National Statistics (ONS) released its latest inflation data today (25 March).
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Pension transfers can take up to a month – is it worth moving your retirement savings?Pension transfer times can be slow but it may be worth the wait for lower fees and less paperwork.
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Side hustle tax: Do you owe HMRC money?Unpaid social media reviews of goods and services and extra efforts to earn income online could be liable for side hustle tax
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Crypto investors sent 100,000 capital gains tax warning letters – do you need to pay tax?Investors in crypto assets have been sent 40 times more HMRC capital gains tax warnings than stock traders since 2020, a Freedom of Information request found.
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Rachel Reeves’s changes to ISA rules will not workOpinion Rachel Reeves’s proposed changes to ISA rules will do nothing to support the British stock market. They will simply reduce choice and flexibility
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When is the Bed and ISA deadline? Cut-off dates for major investment platformsBed and ISA deadlines vary from provider to provider. As the tax year end looms, we list the key dates across major investment platforms.
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UK interest rates held at 3.75% as Iran war scuppers hopes of a cutThe Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee held UK interest rates at 3.75% as conflict in the Middle East forced the committee to delay its cutting cycle.
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Millions face savings tax bills – how to shield your moneyMillions of Brits could face savings tax this year as their interest earned exceeds the personal savings allowance. Are you at risk?
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Heating oil prices more than double after Iran war – what support can you get?The price of heating oil, used by some in rural areas to warm their homes, has surged following conflict in the Middle East.
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Ovo Energy, British Gas, Octopus Energy: which are the best and worst energy suppliers?Citizens Advice has ranked 16 energy suppliers for customer service but which one has been crowned the best and which one is the worst?
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£100 contactless card limit lifted – what does it mean for you?Consumers can set their own contactless limits from 19 March 2026 under new rules from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
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ONS reshuffles the inflation basket of goods – what are we buying and what have we ditched?Houmous and alcohol-free beer are in, premium bottled lager is out. Here's what the ONS has set as its latest inflation shopping basket.
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Pension tax relief: what it is and how it can boost your retirement savingsMost Brits don’t know their pension tax relief rate. As the end of the tax year approaches, savers may be missing a valuable opportunity to boost their retirement pot via this valuable perk.
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Scottish Mortgage proposes change to private companies investment policyInvestors in Scottish Mortgage will soon be asked to vote on a change to how the growth-focused investment trust approaches private company holdings
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Steve Webb warns of risks of government’s pension reformsGovernment wants smaller defined contribution schemes to consolidate and back UK assets - what do the changes mean for you?
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Revolut secures full UK banking license – what does it mean for customers?Revolut is now an official UK bank, following a four-year struggle to get regulatory approval. What will the move mean for customers, and is Revolut a good home for your cash?
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MPs launch inquiry into ‘unfair’ student loans – what will be looked at?The Treasury Committee will look at whether repayment terms are reasonable for students amid major discontentment among graduates
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The commuter hotspots offering affordable homes and cheap travel. Is your local area on the list?Savills has compiled a list of commuter hotspots offering cheap train travel and affordable housing
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Wildlife to replace historical figures on UK banknotesIt's goodbye to Shakespeare, Churchill and Austen on banknotes as the public votes for wildlife to feature instead. What wildlife do you want to see on them?
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Edinburgh Worldwide seeks end to Saba saga by offering shareholders cash exit and SpaceX upsideEdinburgh Worldwide’s board is offering shareholders a cash exit as well as uplift from SpaceX’s anticipated IPO, following Saba Capital's activism.
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Could defence stocks protect your portfolio from market disruption?Defence stocks are seeing heightened investor interest as the Middle East conflict intensifies
