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Pension transfers can take up to a month – is it worth moving your retirement savings?Pension transfer times can be slow but it may be worth the wait for lower fees and less paperwork.
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Side hustle tax: Do you owe HMRC money?Unpaid social media reviews of goods and services and extra efforts to earn income online could be liable for side hustle tax
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Crypto investors sent 100,000 capital gains tax warning letters – do you need to pay tax?Investors in crypto assets have been sent 40 times more HMRC capital gains tax warnings than stock traders since 2020, a Freedom of Information request found.
By Laura Miller Published
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Rachel Reeves’s changes to ISA rules will not workOpinion Rachel Reeves’s proposed changes to ISA rules will do nothing to support the British stock market. They will simply reduce choice and flexibility
By Cris Sholto Heaton Published
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When is the Bed and ISA deadline? Cut-off dates for major investment platformsBed and ISA deadlines vary from provider to provider. As the tax year end looms, we list the key dates across major investment platforms.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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UK interest rates held at 3.75% as Iran war scuppers hopes of a cutThe Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee held UK interest rates at 3.75% as conflict in the Middle East forced the committee to delay its cutting cycle.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Millions face savings tax bills – how to shield your moneyMillions of Brits could face savings tax this year as their interest earned exceeds the personal savings allowance. Are you at risk?
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Heating oil prices more than double after Iran war – what support can you get?The price of heating oil, used by some in rural areas to warm their homes, has surged following conflict in the Middle East.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Ovo Energy, British Gas, Octopus Energy: which are the best and worst energy suppliers?Citizens Advice has ranked 16 energy suppliers for customer service but which one has been crowned the best and which one is the worst?
By Sam Walker Last updated
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£100 contactless card limit lifted – what does it mean for you?Consumers can set their own contactless limits from 19 March 2026 under new rules from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
By Sam Walker Last updated
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ONS reshuffles the inflation basket of goods – what are we buying and what have we ditched?Houmous and alcohol-free beer are in, premium bottled lager is out. Here's what the ONS has set as its latest inflation shopping basket.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Pension tax relief: what it is and how it can boost your retirement savingsMost Brits don’t know their pension tax relief rate. As the end of the tax year approaches, savers may be missing a valuable opportunity to boost their retirement pot via this valuable perk.
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Scottish Mortgage proposes change to private companies investment policyInvestors in Scottish Mortgage will soon be asked to vote on a change to how the growth-focused investment trust approaches private company holdings
By Dan McEvoy Published
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Steve Webb warns of risks of government’s pension reformsGovernment wants smaller defined contribution schemes to consolidate and back UK assets - what do the changes mean for you?
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Revolut secures full UK banking license – what does it mean for customers?Revolut is now an official UK bank, following a four-year struggle to get regulatory approval. What will the move mean for customers, and is Revolut a good home for your cash?
By Daniel Hilton Published
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MPs launch inquiry into ‘unfair’ student loans – what will be looked at?The Treasury Committee will look at whether repayment terms are reasonable for students amid major discontentment among graduates
By Sam Walker Published
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The commuter hotspots offering affordable homes and cheap travel. Is your local area on the list?Savills has compiled a list of commuter hotspots offering cheap train travel and affordable housing
By Sam Walker Published
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Wildlife to replace historical figures on UK banknotesIt's goodbye to Shakespeare, Churchill and Austen on banknotes as the public votes for wildlife to feature instead. What wildlife do you want to see on them?
By Sam Walker Published
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Edinburgh Worldwide seeks end to Saba saga by offering shareholders cash exit and SpaceX upsideEdinburgh Worldwide’s board is offering shareholders a cash exit as well as uplift from SpaceX’s anticipated IPO, following Saba Capital's activism.
By Dan McEvoy Published
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Could defence stocks protect your portfolio from market disruption?Defence stocks are seeing heightened investor interest as the Middle East conflict intensifies
By Dan McEvoy Published
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The top 10 most expensive streets in the UK revealed - do you live on one?Buying a property on one of the most expensive streets in the UK will set you back by £12million. Where is it and which streets feature in the top 10 most expensive streets in the UK?
By Sam Walker Published
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Three simple inheritance tax mistakes could cost your family £100,000s – are you missing out?About 3,700 more deaths resulted in inheritance tax in 2022-2023, according to the latest data from HMRC. But some families are paying more IHT than they need to because they are not taking advantage of valuable loopholes. We explain how.
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Saba launches investment trust ETFActivist investor Saba Capital Management has launched an exchange-traded fund that offers exposure to discounted UK investment trusts
By Dan McEvoy Published
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Nationwide launches two new savings accounts and boosts rates on four ISAs – are they worth it?Nationwide Building Society has updated its savings range but how competitive are the interest rates?
By Sam Walker Published
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Private dentistry review launched – how you can cut costsThe private dentistry study comes after the chancellor raised concerns over the cost of private dental care
By Sam Walker Published
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One million more pensioners set to pay income tax in 2031 – how to lower your billHundreds of thousands of pensioners will be dragged into paying income tax due to an ongoing freeze to tax bands, forecasts suggest
By Sam Walker Published
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Stock market circuit breaker: Why did Korean shares pause trading?The fallout from the conflict in the Middle East hit the Korean stock market on 4 March, with shares forced to temporarily stop trading. What is a stock market circuit breaker, and why did the KOSPI trigger one?
By Dan McEvoy Published
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The UK regions with the highest proportion of homes above the inheritance tax thresholdHigh house prices are pushing more families into the inheritance tax trap across the country
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Rachel Reeves's Spring Statement – live analysis and commentaryChancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Spring Statement today (3 March). What was announced?
By Sam Walker Last updated
