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Middle East conflict: will it escalate?
Fears of a wider Middle East war are well-founded. What's happening and why?
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More state pension errors uncovered – are you affected?
A new group of retirees have been underpaid their state pension. This could be just the “tip of the iceberg”. We explain who’s affected, and how to check.
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Inflation is biggest risk to portfolios, say investors
Inflation is the biggest risk to portfolio performance, according to a poll of UK investors. Could inflation rise this week and how can you protect your investments?
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Will central banks cut interest rates?
Central banks shouldn’t rush to lower interest rates, but it seems likely that they will cut further than expected
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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?
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Euro stocks should be soaring. So, why aren't they?
Why are Euro stocks not performing, and how is politics affecting their growth?
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Kamala Harris picks Tim Walz for US election run. Will it make a difference?
Kamala Harris has chosen her running mate – does she have a chance against Trump?
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Pensioners reclaim £57 million from HMRC – are you owed money?
Thousands of pensioners claim money back from HMRC after being overtaxed on their withdrawals. We explain how to avoid a shock bill and get a refund.
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Billionaire entrepreneur Brian Kim arrested over K-pop stock manipulation
Brian Kim caught the wave that propelled Korean pop stars and actors to global stardom. Now accused of financial wrongdoing, he is in for the fight of his life.
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Virgin Money launches market-leading 10% regular saver
Virgin Money’s new 10% regular saver is the top rate on the market – but are you eligible and how does it work?
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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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RICS: Landlords disappear, and rents expected to rise further
RICS warns that the gap between rental supply and demand continues to widen. But, things are rosier in the sales market.
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NS&I launches more British Savings Bonds – are they any good?
NS&I has shaken up its British Savings Bonds offer, with four new accounts plus rate increases to existing products. But are they competitive?
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Capital gains tax receipts fall but could be set to soar after the Autumn Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has refused to rule out hiking CGT. An increase to CGT rates in the Budget could push tax receipts back up
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House prices jump 0.8% in July and could soar higher due to rate cut
Average UK house prices rose 0.8% last month, and 2.3% over the past year, according to Halifax. Could falling mortgage rates fuel a rise this year?
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What’s behind Big Tech’s big sell-off?
It’s earnings season in the world of Big Tech, but the focus has shifted away from individual company results to a broader rout in equity markets.
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Why is the Japanese yen weak?
The yen has weakened far more than expected, even though the economy and stocks are looking much healthier
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Stock markets plummet as investors fear US recession
Markets have continued to tumble today, after weak labour market data in the US prompted fears of a recession last week. What does it mean for investors?
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TSB bank switching deal returns with extra perks – should you move banks?
TSB is offering the best bank switching bonus on the market with a host of perks. Should you move banks?
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Nationwide: UK house price growth hits highest level since December 2022
News The latest Nationwide House Price Index shows average property values are on the rise again, but buyers are being warned against overstretching
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Bank of England cuts interest rates for first time since 2020
The Bank of England voted to end pain for households and businesses today, cutting interest rates for the first time in over four years
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August Premium Bond winners – who won the £1m jackpot?
Two lucky NS&I Premium Bond winners have bagged £1million. See what you have won this month
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Inheritance tax makes an increasing amount for HMRC - can you avoid it?
New data reveals more than 27,000 estates paid inheritance tax in 2021/22. Will they continue to rise?
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Almost 40% of people not saving enough for a basic retirement - is your pension pot big enough?
Research from Scottish Widows shows two-fifths of people are not saving enough to secure even the minimum standard of income during retirement
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Rachel Reeves scraps long-awaited cap on social care costs - here is what it means
Along with a raft of other cuts, including the removal of Winter Fuel Payments for millions of pensioners, Labour has abandoned the £86,000 cap
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Active funds failing to beat passives amid technology boom - how should you invest?
News AJ Bell data shows most active funds are underperforming. We reveal the regions where machines have beaten managers
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NS&I overshoots financing target - could we see more Premium Bond rate cuts?
Are NS&I Premium Bond prize fund rate cuts on the horizon? An attractive one-year savings bond plus ever-popular Premium Bonds meant NS&I raised too much money for the government last year
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Car finance review: FCA extends pause on complaints amid investigation delays
News The City watchdog will now report on the next steps of its review by May 2025 instead of this September and could setup a redress scheme
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Government confirms end of furnished holiday lettings tax perks
News The Labour government has resurrected previous Tory plans to scrap the furnished holiday lettings tax regime
