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Will Labour cut the 25% pension tax-free cash in the Autumn Budget?
The chancellor is said to be considering reducing the maximum amount of tax-free cash that pension savers can take. Should you take your money now just in case?
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House price growth picks up pace with 2.8% annual rise
UK house prices have increased for six months in a row, according to official figures. But with mortgage rates starting to climb, and Labour’s first Budget fast approaching, could this dent buyers’ confidence?
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Inflation drops below Bank of England target for first time in over three years
UK inflation slowed to 1.7% in September, boosting the chance of a more aggressive approach to interest rate cuts from the Bank of England
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Rightmove: rental growth hits new high as landlords prepare for Autumn Budget
News Rents are rising but higher levels of supply are limiting growth - is buy-to-let still worth it?
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How your investment portfolio could benefit from a UK homebuilding boom
News Asset managers have committed funds to address the UK’s housing shortage but is it worth building this into your investment portfolio?
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Wage growth slows again – will interest rates fall in November?
Wage growth has fallen to the slowest rate in more than two years, suggesting the labour market is cooling. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate has fallen but is unlikely to complicate the picture for rate setters
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5 of the best gold ETFs
News Here are the best gold ETFs, which offer an accessible way to protect portfolios.
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International Investment Summit: will the government's growth plans boost investor portfolios?
News The government is looking to attract investment into UK projects. We explain what this could mean for your money
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Israel conflict: the concerns of a wider war
Israel's raids into Lebanon have raised fears of a wider war
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Why did Britain give the Chagos Islands back?
What is the deal with the Chagos Islands and what role do the Tories play?
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Chase slashes its easy-access savings rate – is it time to switch?
The Chase easy-access savings account has proved popular with savers thanks to its competitive rate and bonus deals. But, as the rate has dropped, has it lost its charm?
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Global housing markets bounce back
From Canada to the US, global housing markets have surpassed crises and made a comeback
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Chase cuts rate on easy-access saver again – is it still a best-buy account?
The Chase easy-access account is a favourite with savers and used to offer one of the best rates on the market. How does it stack up after cutting rates this week?
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Pfizer shares rise as US investor takes $1 billion stake
Pfizer shares are on the up since US activist investor Starboard Value built up a stake in the drug maker. But strategic options appear limited
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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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GSK share price surges after $2.2bn Zantac drug settlement
GSK has settled lawsuits in the US that alleged the drugmaker’s now-discontinued heartburn drug Zantac triggered cancer
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TSB fined £10.9 million over ‘woeful systems and controls’ for struggling customers
News The Financial Conduct Authority issued the fine for historic failings by TSB after mortgage, loan and credit card customers were treated unfairly
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RICS: Estate agents say house prices are up for first time in two years
Estate agents say UK house prices are rising, as buyers and sellers gradually return to the market. But the picture is less positive for renters as buy-to-let landlords sell up
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Renters' Rights Bill: landmark reforms to put an end to no-fault evictions
The long-awaited housing bill gets its second reading in parliament on Wednesday - how will it affect you?
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Bank refund limit set for fraud victims – your rights when you get scammed
News Banks must now refund up to £85,000 of losses to victims of push payment fraud. Here is how your money is protected.
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Halifax: UK house prices approach 2022 peak but costs remain high for buyers ahead of Autumn Budget
News Average house prices rose for the third consecutive month during September - is now a good time to buy a property?
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Nationwide completes Virgin Money takeover - what does it mean for customers?
Nationwide's acquisition of Virgin Money affects one in three people in the UK. What does it mean for branches and products?
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Investors pull money from UK equities as government warns of “painful” Budget
The government’s post-election honeymoon period has been short-lived, and investors are shying away from UK equities as a result
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EPC rating standards for private landlords set for major overhaul amid ‘biggest ever’ energy efficiency push
News The government wants landlords to achieve an EPC rating of at least C in private rented homes. The policy revives plans previously put forward by the Conservatives.
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Middle East conflict: is an all-out war inevitable?
Events have taken an ominous turn in the Middle East after Iran’s attacks on Israel. Will Israel and its allies retaliate, and how bad can it get?
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Japan’s new PM Shigeru Ishiba calls snap election – why now?
The new leader, Shigeru Ishiba, has called a snap election seeking a new mandate just three days into his post. What does this mean for the country's economy?
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Global car shares slide amid lower demand in China – what happens now?
Has the car sector run into trouble? Britain’s Aston Martin and Germany’s Volkswagen are among the key automobile brands that have issued profit warnings.
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Chinese stocks rally – can it continue?
Chinese stocks surged after the politburo, led by President Xi Jinping, vowed to ramp up fiscal support for the world's second-largest economy. Should investors be cautious?
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Banks given additional 72 hours to investigate suspicious payments
New rules will allow banks to pause suspicious payments for longer, giving them time to investigate cases of potential fraud
