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Renters' Rights Act: Are you ready for the rental reforms?Under the new Renters' Rights Act, the rental market is undergoing its biggest shakeup in 40 years. Here's how the reforms could affect you.
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A slow-motion energy crisis is heading our wayAn energy crisis is already affecting emerging Asia. Similar pain could be heading for Britain
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Activist investor Saba claims first victory in UK investment trust takeover attemptsHedge fund Saba Capital Management has managed to replace the board of the Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust at its third attempt. Here is what the move means for investors
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UK interest rates: Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75%The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee’s latest bank rate decision was announced today
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Leasehold reforms: how the changes could help youThe government has finally published its draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill but it is unclear when any changes will be made.
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Pension Schemes Bill: what’s changing and what it means for your retirementThe government’s latest reforms to pensions are designed to make saving for retirement easier and provide better value for money – but will they leave you better off?
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The top funds to buy according to DIY pension investorsPension investors in both the saving and spending stage are turning to cautious funds to ride out the recent volatility in markets. We look at their best funds to buy right now.
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How to keep your tax bill down as frozen thresholds drive millions into paying higher ratesMillions more people are paying higher rates of tax but there are ways to limit how much you owe HMRC.
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Households are holding record amounts in cash - how much should you invest?Research by Fidelity shows investing levels remain below their 1990s peak. Here is why you should consider investing more.
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Investment trusts are outperforming funds - which is best for your portfolio?We reveal how much more investment trusts are returning compared with funds and the risks to consider
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NS&I hikes interest rates on savings accounts – are they best buys?NS&I has boosted interest rates on nine of its savings accounts – but savers can get better rates elsewhere.
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HMRC cracks down on property valuations in inheritance tax returns – how to reduce risk of a disputeThousands more beneficiaries are being challenged on property valuations in inheritance tax returns. Here’s how you can do your best to avoid making any mistakes.
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Where are the wealthy investing their money?The number of wealthy households is growing. Can you make money like the rich?
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Tesla beats on earnings, but spending plans spook investorsElevated capex plans and delayed product rollouts took the gloss of Tesla’s earnings beat.
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How to invest in crypto ETNs through an ISASince April, investors can only gain tax-free returns from a crypto ETN through an innovative finance ISA and the first product has now been launched.
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The fund managers and asset classes favoured by investorsInvestors flocked to passive strategies in March. We reveal the most popular fund managers and asset classes.
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UK inflation live: how has Iran war impacted UK prices?Live coverage of the March UK inflation data release as the Iran war’s impact on prices becomes known.
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Should you buy the luxury stocks dip?The conflict in the Middle East is putting luxury goods stocks under pressure. Should you buy the dip?
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Buy-to-let repossessions rise by 10% as landlords face ‘tough times’ ahead – what you can do nowLandlords face being financially squeezed over the coming months, but there are ways to protect your portfolio
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Full list of HMRC tax codes and what they mean – is yours correct?Tax codes convey vital information about how much you will pay HMRC in the current tax year. Here's how to check you've got the correct code.
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What is the seven year inheritance tax rule and how does it help cut your bill?Families can lower their inheritance tax liability via the seven year rule. We explain how it works.
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Is NS&I’s new green savings bond worth it?NS&I has released a new issue of its green savings bond – but how does the interest rate compare to other products on the market?
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Marriage Allowance: are you missing out on £252 a year?News Married couples and civil partners could save up to £252 a year in tax by claiming the allowance - and receive a backdated lump-sum payment worth more than £1,000
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UK’s best and worst banks for current accounts revealed – the winners and losersMonzo has been crowned the UK’s best bank for customer satisfaction, but which current account provider sits at the bottom of the list and how does your bank compare?
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Growth downgrade for UK as Iran war expected to boost inflation and stop interest rate cuts, says IMFThe UK will be hit harder by the Iran war than any other country in the G7, new forecasts by the IMF show, as impacts are expected to linger into 2027.
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HMRC to start clawing back Winter Fuel Payments from certain pensioners – do you owe the taxman money?More than one million pensioners will see a change in their tax code from April as HMRC starts taking back Winter Fuel Payments from retirees with higher incomes
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Edinburgh Worldwide’s tender proposal defeated by SabaEdinburgh Worldwide’s board has finally lost a vote to activist investor Saba Capital. What does it mean for shareholders?
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Tens of thousands of unpaid carers affected by ‘unclear’ guidance to have debts cut or cancelledRoughly 25,000 unpaid carers who were overpaid Carer’s Allowance are expected to have their debts reduced, cancelled or refunded, under a government reassessment.
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Probate cases taking nearly two years to be granted soar 131% – ways to cut the waitDelays to probate are on the rise with experts warning of worse to come once pensions are subject to inheritance tax rules from next April. But there are ways to help your loved ones now.
