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FCA hands out £46 million in fines over Woodford fund failures
A campaign group is calling for former fund manager Neil Woodford to forfeit his CBE, after the regulator found he had made “unreasonable and inappropriate investment decisions"
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Renters lose confidence in UK housing market as mortgage and rent spending increases
Renters are being squeezed by rising bills, resulting in a loss of confidence in the housing market.
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State pension gender gap ‘almost closed’ for new retirees – but private gap widens
The state pension amounts for men and women are on course “to be equal very shortly”, says Department for Work and Pensions
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Date set for company directors to face new ID checks – how to avoid paying hundreds on verification
Company directors could end up paying hundreds of pounds to comply with new identity checks but it is possible to do so without paying a penny
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Crypto ETNs are approved for UK retail investors
The FCA has approved the sale of crypto ETNs to retail investors from October. What is a crypto ETN, and what does this mean for investors?
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Council tax bills in worst hit areas set to rise by £500 in the next four years
Branded the ‘ultimate stealth tax’, the council tax burden is increasing across the country, with some areas potentially having to find hundreds of pounds more a year to pay the bill
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Half of Baby Boomers to fall short of retirement goals – here’s 3 ways to get back on track
Just 51% of soon-to-be retirees are on track for the later lifestyle they want, according to new research, with younger cohorts even less likely to be retirement-ready
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Amazon stock falls as AWS results underwhelm
Apple stock rose after earnings on a return to growth in China; Amazon's share price fell despite an earnings beat
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NS&I announces August 2025 Premium Bonds winners – did you win £1 million jackpot?
NS&I has released details about August 2025’s Premium Bonds jackpot winners. We look at who won a big prize this month
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Thousands more pay inheritance tax with figures expected to double before decade’s end
Number of deaths triggering inheritance tax rose 13% in a year with more increases predicted as Rachel Reeves’ pension reforms apply from April 2027
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High earners’ four money pain points – and the one simple way to beat them
Above average earners are juggling high levels of debt so a sudden hit to their income could mean serious financial hardship. But there is a cost-effective solution.
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Thousands of Brits switch to Nationwide, Monzo and HSBC – which banks are least popular?
As current account bank switches reach a record high, we look at the most and least popular banks and building societies among Brits. Is it worth switching?
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Active funds still underperforming passives, despite Trump tariff boost
Active funds are sold as being able to outperform their passive counterparts, but they are reaching new lows compared to passives over the long term
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HMRC explains how Winter Fuel Payment will be clawed back from certain pensioners
Millions more pensioners will get Winter Fuel Payments this year after a government U-turn, but those with income of more than £35,000 won’t get to keep the money
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UK savers stuff £2 billion extra away ahead of rumoured cash ISA reform
Rachel Reeves was widely expected to reduce the cash ISA limit at her Mansion House speech this month, prompting Brits to boost their tax-free savings
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Accelerating state pension age hikes could cost Brits in early 50s almost £18,000
A recently launched review of the state pension age has sparked concern that the planned increases could be accelerated. How much could it cost you?
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Two in five Brits won’t be able to cover basic costs in retirement
Millions face a bleak retirement, as a new report from Scottish Widows indicates a significant number will not reach the minimum income level necessary for a basic standard of financial wellbeing in their later years.
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Car finance claims: Will the chancellor stall car finance commission payouts
The Financial Conduct Authority is considering how a motor finance compensation scheme would work ahead of the court judgment but the Treasury may slam the brakes on compensation
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The best UK shares and funds as FTSE 100 hits new highs
Investors are benefiting as the FTSE 100 hits record highs - here are the best performing shares and funds so far this year
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More borrowers are taking marathon mortgages that will last into retirement – how risky are they?
Quilter has uncovered a 251% increase in the number of borrowers taking out longer loan terms but the wealth manager suggests this isn't necessarily a bad thing. We examine the risks
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Renters' Rights Bill: how landmark reforms to end no-fault evictions will affect you
The long-awaited housing bill gets its second reading in parliament on Wednesday - how will it affect you?
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Tesla shares fall after-hours, while Alphabet's gain on earnings beat
AI positivity drove Alphabet's shares to new heights, but Musk's "rough quarters" warning saw Tesla's share price slump
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More than half of over 65s live alone – here’s how to prepare for a solo retirement
Spending your mature years solo can mean more time to do the things you’ve always wanted, if you’ve planned ahead for the extra costs of single living
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NS&I raises interest rates on two savings accounts – how do they compare?
Savers will welcome a rise to NS&I’s fixed-term offerings after an interest cut on longer-dated bonds in early July. How do the increased rates compare to the rest of the market?
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The top UK dividend stocks as payouts come under pressure
Dividend payouts dropped in the second quarter due to exchange rate and economic pressures
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Spain travel rules clarified after insurance confusion
Rumours of fines for tourists without travel insurance in Spain have been quashed but it is still important to get cover
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What is driving car insurance premium hikes?
Claim costs rather than insurer profits that are pushing up car insurance premiums, the City watchdog finds
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Beware inheritance tax gifting rules – 220 families left with shock bills after error
Families can give away assets during their lifetime to reduce inheritance tax liabilities, but failing to meet gifting rules could trigger unexpected inheritance tax bills
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Inheritance tax bills exceed £500,000 for almost 10% of estates
Thousands of estates have had to pay a six figure inheritance tax bill – and the issue looks set to worsen.
