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UK state pension is least generous in the G7 – how do other rich countries compare?
British retirees get substantially less in state pension than in other wealthy nations, and for fewer years, but the balance is a lower tax burden on working age people
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MoneyWeek celebrates 25 years
MoneyWeek is 25 and continues to help readers make, keep and spend money every week
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Pensions IHT reform: major changes needed says former minister
Experts are calling on the government to make the system for applying inheritance to pensions ‘more effective, efficient and humane’
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November Premium Bonds winners announced – did you win £1 million?
Over 2.6 million historic Premium Bonds prizes are still waiting to be claimed, according to NS&I
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Brits leave £31.6 billion in savings accounts paying 1% interest or less – do you need to switch?
Eight million Brits hold money in savings accounts that pay 1% interest or less, meaning the value of their cash is being eroded by inflation.
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Thousands of Brits switch to Nationwide, Co-operative Bank and Monzo – 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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Nationwide HPI: UK property values climb as market steadies ahead of Budget
Monthly house prices grew by 0.3% following a 0.5% rise in September
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US-China trade talks: “amazing” meeting yields tariff truce
Trump hailed a “12/10” meeting with China’s Xi Jinping on Thursday. But despite progress on rare earths and tariffs, details about TikTok’s ownership are still unclear.
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Magnificent Seven results: Amazon shares gain 13% overnight
AI hype has propelled the Magnificent Seven stocks to the pinnacle of the stock market. Amazon shares soared in after-hours trading after its cloud arm AWS posted its strongest quarterly growth since 2022.
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1.9 million owed £240 million in unclaimed energy credit – are you due a payout?
Energy regulator Ofgem is urging home movers to check if they’ve got credit stuck in old accounts
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More pensioners dragged into 60% tax trap – could you be caught?
Frozen thresholds are pushing more older workers into paying income tax at levels much higher than the headline rate, new figures show. We look at why and how you can avoid being caught in the 60% tax trap.
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Pension tax refunds: how to get your money back if you have been overcharged
Thousands of retirees recovered more than £48.5 million in overpaid tax from flexible pension withdrawals in the third quarter of 2025. Are you due a pension tax refund?
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Higher earners face £377 bill if Reeves puts up income tax – do you fit the Treasury’s definition of ‘working people’?
Labour’s election manifesto pledged not to raise National Insurance, VAT or income tax but prime minister Keir Starmer appeared reluctant to repeat the promise this week
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Ofgem could write off £500 million of energy debt for 195,000 households – would you be eligible?
Energy debt costs the average billpayer on the Ofgem price cap £52 a year.
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Magnificent Seven earnings preview
A busy week for Magnificent Seven earnings kicks off with three big tech companies announcing results on one night. What should investors expect?
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Nvidia becomes world’s first $5 trillion company
Less than four months after becoming the world’s first $4 trillion company, Nvidia has hit the next big milestone. Is Nvidia’s giant valuation justified?
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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
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The best packaged bank accounts
Advice Packaged bank accounts can offer great value with useful additional perks – but get it wrong and you could be out of pocket
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Reeves urged to axe stamp duty from UK shares held in an ISA
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering axing stamp duty from UK shares held in stocks and shares ISAs. What could it mean for your portfolio?
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How to boost your pension pot as 35% of UK over 50s face huge retirement savings gap
Over 50s are facing a later life with little to no funds - but there are steps you can take now to boost your pot.
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Zoopla: House sales fall for first time in two years as buyers wait for Autumn Budget
The average price of a house in September was £270,000, down £1,000 from August as the housing market’s Christmas slowdown came early, Zoopla says
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Number of high-earning women jumps 12% – how to convert income into pensions
More women than ever are paying the highest rate of tax as record numbers succeed in high paying professional roles. But their pension saving still needs to catch up
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Scammers steal over £600 million from Brits - how to protect yourself
Fraud cases in the first half of the year surged by 17% compared to the same period in 2024. Is your money at risk?
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Investec enters cash ISA market with top rate for savers
The bank and wealth management group's new fixed-rate deal is one of the best on the market.
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Family feuds over inheritances surge 61% – how to win the game of will wrangling
Later inheritances, health issues and more complicated family dynamics are increasingly coming into play when it comes to fighting over the family’s fortune. Here’s what you need to know
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UK dividends payments drop 1.4% with investors raking in £1 billion less than last year
Investors in UK firms were paid a total of £24.6 billion in dividends in the third quarter of 2025, down 1.4% from the same period last year as UK companies come under pressure.
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Inflation surprise as UK CPI unchanged in September
UK CPI inflation came in at 3.8% for September, unchanged from the previous month, with analysts having forecast a reading of 4%. Follow our live coverage for the latest reaction and the implications for interest rates and your money.
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UK house price growth slows amid Budget uncertainty
Annual house prices dropped in London while rising by only 0.1% month-on-month
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Twice as many taxpayers targeted in HMRC capital gains tax crackdown – could you be next?
A rise in the number of capital gains tax penalties follows significant cuts to tax-free allowances, catching more taxpayers out
