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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
By Sam Walker Published
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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
By Jessica Sheldon Last updated
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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
By Sam Walker Published
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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
By Daniel Hilton Published
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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.
By Dan McEvoy Published
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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
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published
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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?
By Jessica Sheldon Published
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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
By Sam Walker Published
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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?
By Dan McEvoy Published
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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?
By Marc Shoffman Published
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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?
By Daniel Hilton Published
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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?
By Marc Shoffman Published
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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
By Sam Walker Published
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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
By Sam Walker Published
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How extending stealth tax freeze would cancel out pensioners’ Winter Fuel Payment by 2030
Pensioners relying on just the full new state pension face paying tax on their income within a few years, as the payment rises but thresholds remain frozen
By Sam Walker Published
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Will Rachel Reeves slash cash ISA limit to £12,000?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is said to be considering slashing the cash ISA allowance in the Autumn Budget but critics are warning against the idea. What could be announced, and what does it mean for you?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Energy bills to rise by 0.2% in January 2026
Costs are rising to cover funding of the Sizewell C nuclear project in Suffolk
By Sam Walker Published
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Hundreds of thousands more taxpayers to be pulled into £100k ‘tax trap’ by 2029
Frozen thresholds are pushing more workers into paying income tax at an effective 60% rate. We look at why, as well as how you can avoid being caught in the trap.
By Sam Walker Published
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Brits overestimate price of life insurance by 184% – how much does it really cost?
Cost is the biggest barrier to people financially protecting their loved ones with life insurance, with some estimating the cover is ‘too expensive’, but it can be much cheaper than often believed
By Laura Miller Published
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Nvidia earnings beats expectations
Nvidia’s earnings beat has reassured the market about the strength of demand for AI infrastructure
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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UK inflation live: UK inflation fell to 3.6% in October
Today's ONS inflation data release confirms the Bank of England's assumption that inflation would fall after September. More analysis and reaction to follow.
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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26 million Brits at risk of retirement shortfall if state pension triple lock were to be scrapped
Current projections of pensioner poverty assume the state pension triple lock will be in place for the next 50 years. Critics say this is unlikely and revised figures showing pension undersaving among millions more people give a truer picture of the crisis
By Laura Miller Published
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Reeves calls on regulator to investigate steep private dental charges
The chancellor has asked the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to look into the high costs of dental treatment amid concerns over rising prices which essentially locks people out of the system
By Sam Walker Published
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What adds value to buy-to-let properties? Four home improvement ideas
Renovations to your property could boost its value. We look at how much improvements could boost your buy-to-let by.
By Sam Walker Published
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New Companies House ID checks have been introduced – how to avoid paying hundreds on verification
Company directors could end up paying hundreds of pounds to comply with new identity checks but it is possible to do so without paying a penny
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Renters' Rights Act: landlords have until May 2026 to prepare for rental reforms
The long-awaited housing bill gets its second reading in parliament on Wednesday - how will it affect you?
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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ONS: UK house prices hit by September slump amid Autumn Budget uncertainty
The latest Land Registry data shows Budget rumours are hitting the UK housing market
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Young pension savers expect to ‘need £100,000 plus a year’ for a good retirement
Some under 40s are aiming high for their pensions, reckoning they will need a pot big enough to generate six figures a year in retirement income, according to new research. Those much closer to taking their pension expect to need far less.
By Laura Miller Published
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Lasting power of attorney rejections soar 200% costing families £5 million – how to get it right
Reasons for lasting power of attorney applications being rejected include human error but can also be due to the inconsistent views of those reviewing the application.
By Laura Miller Published
