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The best packaged bank accountsPackaged bank accounts can offer useful perks, which may save you money overall. We look at the top offers and how to make sure you pick the right account.
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Premium Bonds July jackpot winners revealed – who won £1 million?The jackpot winners from NS&I’s July Premium Bonds prize draw have been announced, with two savers being made millionaires and many more grabbing smaller prizes.
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£1.6 billion in savings left unclaimed – are you among the hundreds of thousands unknowingly missing out?More than 750,000 young people have free cash sitting unclaimed in matured Child Trust Fund accounts.
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Which FTSE 100 stocks pay the highest dividends?The FTSE 100 can be a valuable source of dividends, but which of its companies pays the most back to shareholders?
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Great British Summer Savings scheme comes into effect to save families money this summer – what are the cuts?A temporary VAT reduction on family activities takes effect today to boost summer spending while tariffs on certain food products will be reduced as part of the government's Great British Summer Savings initiative.
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SpaceX leads tech selloff: why have shares fallen?Despite declines in recent days, SpaceX still trades above its IPO price, but markets are growing wary.
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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.
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NS&I hikes interest rates on savings accounts – how do they compare?NS&I has boosted rates on the accounts as it looks to draw in more business – but savers can get better deals elsewhere.
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Santander launches market-leading 8% regular savings account – is it worth it?Santander is offering new and existing customers a regular savings account paying an 8% interest rate – but how does the account compare to others on the market?
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Who could be the next UK prime minister after Keir Starmer's resignation?Sir Keir Starmer kicked off a leadership election after his resignation on Monday (23 June). Who could replace him in Downing Street?
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Live: The Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75%The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75% for the fourth consecutive time since December 2025.
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Property vs pensions: Is property as a retirement plan dead?Limited house price growth, the hassle factor and sustainable growth in equity markets are making the argument for ‘property as a pension’ harder to back.
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Live: UK inflation held steady in MayAnnual UK CPI inflation was 2.8% for the 12 months to May 2026, unchanged from April.
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Fraudsters stole over £200 million in investment fraud as some use AI to promote sham schemes – would you be able to spot a scam?Investment scams shot up by 40% since last year as AI makes it easier for fraudsters to target you. Here’s what you can do to protect yourself.
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300,000 pensioners who missed out on inflation-linked increases to get payoutMore than 300,000 pensioners are set to have their retirement savings topped up following a change in the law. If you’re eligible, you should get a letter next month.
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Rightmove: Asking prices fall in biggest June dip for 14 years as buyer demand remains lowThe average asking price for a house fell by 0.6% in June, the biggest fall in the month for 14 years, as buyers were distracted by the May heatwave, Rightmove says.
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SpaceX IPO blasts off: shares gain 20% on first daySpaceX set the record for the largest IPO in history on Friday, ending its first day on the public markets with a $2 trillion market cap.
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Emerging markets rally despite the energy crisisThe surprisingly strong performance of the MSCI Emerging Markets index is down to a few beneficiaries of the AI boom – but can it last?
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Lloyds Banking Group to close more bank branches: Full list of branches set to shut in 2026 and 2027Lloyds Banking Group will make further bank branch closures, meaning it will shut 245 branches in 2026 and 2027.
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Are UK stocks undervalued?UK stocks are some of the cheapest in the world at the moment. Is this an opportunity to back British?
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How Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams is being silencedSarah Wynn-Williams's book Careless People exposed alleged wrongdoing at Meta, but the tech giant has won a legal ruling that prevents her from talking about it
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ETF flows fall in May as risk appetite divergesAnalysis from BlackRock and Morningstar shows that investors dialled back on ETF purchases during the month.
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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?
