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The new 4% rule – how much should retirees really draw from their pension in 2026?
Brits retiring in 2026 could be withdrawing too much from their pension pots if they stick to an old rule about ‘safe’ limits – with the risk of running out of money in retirement
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Leaving it too late to gift inheritances costs some of Britain’s wealthiest families £3m each
Even average Brits are being landed with huge and unexpected inheritance tax bills because of a little understood rule around gifting, new figures show
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The best and worst performing UK stocks of 2025 as FTSE 100 approaches record year
The blue-chip index is heading for another top year despite investors steering clear of UK equity funds
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Later life ‘brain fog’ could cost you £30,000 – and your investments may be the reason
Wealthier households are likely to lose more of their money when cognitive decline sets in, a new report finds, with exposure to the stock markets a potential cause
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300,000 remote workers to miss out on working from home tax relief
Thousands of workers forced to work from home will no longer benefit from the working from home tax relief next year. How will it affect you?
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New electric car grant worth up to £3,750 expanded and extended until 2030 – how does it work?
Four new electric car models will become cheaper after the UK’s electric car grant was expanded. Here’s how the grant works and who can get it.
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FCA to lift pause on car finance complaints in May 2026
The FCA will lift the pause on car finance complaints on 31 May 2026. It is important that complaints are now dealt with promptly, the regulator said
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Will HMRC block money market funds from the stocks and shares ISA allowance?
Cautious investors looking for cash-like returns could be prohibited from using money market funds in a stocks and shares ISA under new ISA rules from HMRC. What could it mean for you?
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Nationwide: House price growth slows but market remained resilient despite Budget worries
The average price of a house in the UK was £272,998 in November, as annual house price growth slowed to just 1.8%, Nationwide said.
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ChatGPT turns three: what’s next for the ‘AI era’?
Three years after its launch kickstarted the age of AI, ChatGPT and its maker OpenAI are driving the stock market. But concerns are growing over whether OpenAI will be able to turn its AI dominance into profit.
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December Premium Bonds winners announced – did you win £1 million?
Over 2.6 million historic Premium Bonds prizes are still waiting to be claimed, according to NS&I
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Rachel Reeves confirms ‘workaround’ for pensioners facing tax bill on state pension
As the full new state pension looks set to breach the tax-free personal allowance within years, the government has said anyone on just a state pension won’t have to pay income tax on the payment until the end of this parliament
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Zoopla: House prices in southern England drop for first time in 18 months
House buyers could benefit from a fall in prices, triggered by a rumoured ‘property tax’ prior to the Budget, as Zoopla revealed lower prices for the first time in 18 months
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Transfers from stocks and shares to cash ISAs to be banned under Autumn Budget reforms
The government seems to be doing its best to push people away from cash ISAs by banning transfers
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What the Employment Rights Bill means for your job
New workplace reforms are set to give employees new rights to benefits and flexible working
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Will NS&I boost Premium Bonds prize fund rate? Why it could rise soon
NS&I now has a net financing target of £13 billion for the 2025/26 financial year
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Autumn Budget live: Rachel Reeves cuts cash ISA limit
Live updates Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled a slew of tax hikes and ISA reforms in her second Autumn Budget. We take a look at the latest updates and analysis
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How the ‘Reeves Freeze’ on income tax thresholds could cost you up to £1,300
The income tax threshold freeze will rake in an extra £12 billion by 2031, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility
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Electric vehicle drivers to be charged new per mile tax
Electric vehicle drivers will be forced to pay a 3p per mile tax, as taxation will be brought closer in line with petrol and diesel cars
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What does the Budget mean for the UK stock market?
Stamp duty holidays were set against tax relief cuts in Rachel Reeves’s second Budget. We assess the new measures that could impact UK stocks.
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Autumn Budget winners and losers
"Someone has to suck up the costs - those who can pay will pay,” says Kalpana Fitzpatrick
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Rachel Reeves confirms cash ISA allowance changes – are you affected?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled a cut to the annual cash ISA limit, potentially affecting millions of savers. What has been announced and when will the changes come into effect?
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Salary sacrifice cap of £2,000 to be introduced in 2029
The government says 74% of basic rate taxpayers currently using salary sacrifice will be unaffected by the change
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Budget tax hikes: Income from property, dividends and savings take a hit
Rachel Reeves was able to avoid raising headline income tax in her Autumn Budget, but she has increased the tax rates on three non-employment forms of income. Will you pay more?
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Mansion Tax: What does Rachel Reeves's new property tax for expensive houses mean for you?
The chancellor has confirmed plans for a yearly charge on homes with £2 million or more in the Autumn Budget. Who will pay more and how much?
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Millions at risk of 'unnecessary' tax bill – how to shield your savings
Millions of Brits could be taxed on their savings interest this year as their savings interest exceeds the personal savings allowance. Are you at risk?
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Savers will have to wait as long as 48 years to build a £1m cash ISA pot if allowance is cut
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is rumoured to be planning a cut to the cash ISA allowance in the Autumn Budget, making it harder for savers to build wealth. Will you still be able to build a £1 million cash ISA pot?
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Warning over cash ISA headline rates - why you could end up with a poor deal
Five of the top 10 paying instant access cash ISAs dropped down the rankings after headline bonus rates expired. Why you need to check your cash ISA now
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How retirement pots risk running out 11 years early if inflation remains high
Pension savers could find their retirement income may not last as long as they anticipated over fears that inflation may not slow down
