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Gender pensions gap to take 20 years to fix unless ‘decisive action taken’
Scottish Widows finds that - based on current projections - it will take until 2045 to bridge the gender pensions gap
By Chris Newlands Published
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Chase to cut savings rate after base rate reduction – is it still a best-buy?
Chase’s popular saver is linked to the base rate, meaning its rate will come down this week after the Bank of England’s recent move. Is it still a best-buy account?
By Katie Williams Published
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UK wage growth slows again - here is what it means for interest rates
UK Economy Although wage growth continues to ease, an interest rate cut at the December MPC meeting looks unlikely
By Chris Newlands Published
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Metro Bank fined £16.7 million for financial crime failings
The Financial Conduct Authority issued a penalty to Metro Bank after its systems failed to spot potentially suspicious customer accounts
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Government sells another £1bn in NatWest shares as full privatisation edges closer
The UK Treasury's stake in NatWest has fallen to just over 11% - here is what it means for the share price
By Chris Newlands Published
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Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.75% – MPC meeting
Reporting from the Monetary Policy Committee November meeting. Full coverage, as it happened, from the team at MoneyWeek.
By Katie Williams Last updated
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House prices hit record high, says Halifax
UK house prices rose 3.9% over the past year, with a typical property now costing £293,999. We look at which regions are seeing the strongest growth, and whether the rally in house prices will continue next year
By Ruth Emery Published
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M&S smashes profit expectations on the back of strong food sales
Marks & Spencer’s half-year profits rose 17.2% to £407.8 million, well ahead of the £359 million analysts were forecasting
By Chris Newlands Published
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House prices to jump by almost 25% over the next five years, says Savills
The estate agency says prices will rise by £84,000 by 2029 as the housing market stabilises after the ill-fated 2022 mini-Budget
By Chris Newlands Published
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Five months left to top up your state pension – should you buy National Insurance credits?
News Older workers have until 5 April 2025 to make a backdated claim for NI credits to 2006/2007 that could boost their state pension income
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Hargreaves Lansdown takeover: what it means for your money
Britain’s biggest investment platform has agreed a £5.4 billion takeover. What does it mean for shareholders and customers?
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Santander launches £150 bank account switch deal
High street giant Santander is offering you £150 if you move your current account to it. Who can get it and how?
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Ryanair profits dive as passengers hold out for lower fares – should you invest in airline stocks?
Europe’s largest low-cost airline said on Monday that net profits had fallen by 19% to €1.79 billion for the six months to the end of September
By Chris Newlands Published
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Burberry share price surges after Moncler takeover rumours
Burberry, which is known for its check print and trench coats, has emerged as a takeover target as a result of a protracted slump in the price of its shares
By Chris Newlands Published
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Investors withdrew record amounts from equity funds ahead of Budget tax grab – is now a good time to back Britain?
UK equity funds took the brunt of investor withdrawals ahead of the Autumn Budget
By Marc Shoffman Published
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HSBC stocks jump – is its cost-cutting plan already paying off?
HSBC's reorganisation has left questions unanswered, but otherwise the banking sector is in robust health
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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US election – is the Trump Trade back?
The US election is around the corner. How does Trump influence US markets?
By Alex Rankine Published
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Premium Bond winners – who won the November £1 million jackpot?
NS&I unveils November’s Premium Bond winners. Who bagged the jackpot and what other prizes are on offer?
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Autumn Budget 2024: updates and full analysis
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered Labour’s first Budget in almost 15 years on 30 October. Full coverage as it happened from the team at MoneyWeek.
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Last updated
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Autumn Budget 2024: chancellor scraps high income child benefit reforms
Plans to move child benefit eligibility to a household income system have been shelved
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Autumn Budget 2024: Pensions and Aim shares to be taxed in IHT crackdown
The chancellor has announced that pension pots will be liable for inheritance tax from 2027, while Aim shares will be hit a year earlier. Critics call the measures a “blow for savers”
By Ruth Emery Published
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Autumn Budget 2024: capital gains tax raised from today
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has increased capital gains tax in her first fiscal statement - here is what it means for you
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Autumn Budget: Stamp duty hike on second homes spells bad news for landlords
The stamp duty surcharge on second homes will rise from 3% to 5% in “another nail in the coffin” for buy-to-let landlords
By Katie Williams Published
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Autumn Budget 2024: State pension and Pension Credit to rise 4.1% in April
The chancellor has confirmed that the state pension will increase in line with the triple lock, meaning the full payout will jump by £470 a year. We have all the details of how much the payments will be worth
By Ruth Emery Published
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Autumn Budget 2024: which taxes are going up?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled £40 billion worth of tax hikes - here is what the Budget means for your finances
By Marc Shoffman Published
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National Living Wage rises by 6.7%
News Millions of workers will get a pay boost next year following an increase National Living Wage
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published
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Improved prospects for income investors
Income investors are raking in dividends, but it's not from the FTSE 100
By Alex Rankine Published
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Cash ISA subscriptions surge - but will the chancellor cap ISA benefits in the Budget?
Savers are rushing to open a cash ISA to protect themselves from any tax threats in the Autumn Budget. Could the chancellor target ISAs on 30 October?
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Is Labour on the brink of a crisis?
Labour's Autumn Budget is approaching – a fiscal and economic storm on the scale of 1976 looks likely, says Max King
By Max King Published