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Crypto assets of seven million UK investors at risk – how to keep yours safe
Cryptocurrency wallet rules make it hard to track down assets after someone has died, even if they leave a will saying who they would like to inherit them
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Rail fares could spike by 5.8% next year – how to save on train travel
July’s RPI inflation reading tends to determine rail fare hikes in the following year. We look at how much your train tickets could cost, and how to save money
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HMRC warning after scammers target 170k taxpayers – how to stay protected
Scammers are using increasingly sophisticated methods to trick people into sharing personal details or paying for fake self assessment tax refunds
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Average homes in every English region are now liable for stamp duty – how much will you pay?
As average house prices in every English region are now above the stamp duty threshold, we look at how much tax you will pay.
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Inheritance tax take rises again as loved ones pay £200 million more
Inheritance tax receipts keep rising but there are rumours chancellor Rachel Reeves wants to tighten the rules again to increase the inheritance tax take even more to shore up struggling public finances.
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5 gold ETFs for simple exposure
News The best gold ETFs, which offer an accessible way to protect portfolios.
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Brits could use ‘highly effective’ estate planning tool to cut inheritance tax rate by 10%
Inheritance tax policy changes are prompting a surge in individuals overhauling their plans for their estate, say professional advisers
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UK inflation hits highest level in 18 months
Inflation jumped again in July, hitting 3.8%.
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Inheritance tax reform ‘largely protects family farms’ – what are the alternatives?
Independent analysis of the government’s inheritance tax reforms has found eight out of 10 farming estates will be able to pay their IHT bill without having to sell off parts of the farm
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Could state pension age rise to 70? Review launched
The government has launched a review of the state pension age, which will consider the “merits” of automatic increases tied to life expectancy
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Rachel Reeves ‘considers replacing stamp duty with property sale tax’
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is rumoured to be considering replacing stamp duty land tax with a new levy on the sale of properties worth more than £500,000
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Pension vs property: which option provides the best income for your retirement?
The next generation of retirees is taking a fresh approach to the debate over which is a better option, pension or property. But what happens to returns when you actually crunch the numbers, do pensions or property win out?
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The top stocks in the FTSE 100
The FTSE 100 has reached new heights during 2025. Which are the top stocks driving the index’s rally?
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Cohabiting families could face £82,000 inheritance tax bill under new rules
Without the tax breaks of marriage, including pensions in inheritance tax calculations – even if the person who dies was too young to ever draw on it – could push many cohabiting couples into paying inheritance tax
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Rightmove: Asking prices fell 1.3% in August as sellers price homes more competitively during summer dip
The average asking price for a UK property fell to £368,740 in August as a third of all properties have reduced in price.
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What would a Ukraine peace deal mean for your money?
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin’s summit on Friday failed to yield the breakthrough that many had hoped for, but talks continue over a possible Ukraine peace deal. What would an end to the conflict mean for your finances?
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HMRC rewarded tax informants with £850,000 as record fraud tip-offs sent to taxman last year
The taxman was tipped off about 164,670 cases of alleged fraud last year, but total rewards given to snoops fell in the 2024/5 tax year.
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Is now a good time to buy UK housebuilders?
The past few years have been tough for housebuilders – an interest-rate sensitive sector – but valuations now look more compelling
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Thousands of homeowners claim £17k for subsidence amid heatwaves – how to spot the signs
Insurers have paid out £150 million for subsidence so far this year. But more than half of people don’t know what to look out for to make a claim.
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London house prices to outperform rest of UK, says economist
After years of underperformance, London house prices are set to grow faster than the rest of the country, according to Capital Economics. We look at the reasons behind this forecast – and whether other experts agree
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Inheritance tax to apply on pensions even if you die before age 55 – 'unbelievably unfair'
Pension savers who die before the minimum pension age will see their pots subject to inheritance tax, in addition to those above 55, the Treasury has confirmed. Experts warn this could put people off saving for retirement and “risks eroding trust in the pension system”
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Money talks and performances at the Edinburgh Fringe
Review Matthew Partridge rounds up the best money-themed shows at the Edinburgh Fringe
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RICS: Property market recovery falters
Estate agents say house prices dipped in July with fewer buyers and agreed sales
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Is now a good time to invest in Europe?
European stocks are undervalued, but experts believe that defence and infrastructure spending could see renewed growth
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Rise of the mid-life downsizers: The generation planning to fund retirement with their family homes
With smaller pensions than the previous generation, over 45s are planning to turn to the family home to pay for their later years by selling up in favour of a smaller cheaper property
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Is Reeves planning an inheritance tax raid on lifetime gifts? How rules could change
Chancellor Rachel Reeves reportedly has inheritance tax in her sights again with potential changes to limit the gifts loved ones can make in a lifetime said to be being considered for the Autumn Budget
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Two million savers withdraw retirement cash before state pension age
Taking pension cash early is becoming the ‘new norm’ but experts warn this runs the risk of running out of money later in life
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Motorists warned about scam car finance compensation calls
As the Financial Conduct Authority prepares to set up a car finance compensation scheme, it has also warned about scammers claiming to offer payouts. We look at who could be eligible for the scheme, and how to spot a scam
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Clinging to cash over investing fears? You could miss out on thousands of pounds
Overly-cautious savers could get stuck with low returns now the Bank of England has cut interest rates again amid predictions the base rate has further to fall
