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Nationwide: UK house price growth bounced back in January
House price growth slowed in 2025 but the new year is showing more positive signs for the property market
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February Premium Bonds winners announced – did you win £1m?
More than 2.7 million historic Premium Bonds prizes are still waiting to be claimed, NS&I says
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Thousands of Brits switch banks – which are least popular?
We look at the most and least popular banks and building societies as current account bank switches reach a record high. Is it worth moving your money?
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Water bills set to rise by up to 13% – how much more will you pay from April?
Billpayers in England and Wales could have to pay up to £55 more per year for their water bills from this spring
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Can the gold price rise to $6,000?
Gold prices have made dramatic jumps early in 2026. Can gold keep rising, or is it becoming a victim of its own success?
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The coastal locations where properties are losing value
Property prices across a number of coastal hotspots plunged in 2025 - which areas are most affected?
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Santander to close 44 branches across the UK – full list of affected locations
Santander will cut its network to just 305 branches following the closures
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‘Lifetime ISA reform rumours won’t fix the flaw – Reeves must address the property price problem’
Lifetime ISA reform was an exciting announcement in the Autumn Budget. But launching a new ISA product which fails to address the frozen property price cap would be disappointing, says Jessica Sheldon
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UK dividends rose in final quarter of 2025, but share buybacks ate into investor payouts
Last year saw dividend growth continue to fall below pre-pandemic averages, against a backdrop of increasing share buybacks.
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Lifetime ISA reform: Retirement option could be scrapped in overhaul
A consultation on a product replacing the Lifetime ISA is set to be launched this year, and the option to use it to save for retirement is expected to be axed in the shake-up
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HMRC stamp duty crackdown sees probes of property deals jump 88% – what to watch out for
From bogus stamp duty refund claims to misleading the taxman about who owns a property, HMRC is increasing its scrutiny of stamp duty land tax reporting. Here’s how.
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‘Sandwich generation’ carers losing £6,000 a year to support elderly relatives
Middle-aged adults are often caught between caring for children or grandchildren and their elderly parents, leaving them taking time out of the workforce and facing a huge hit to wages while they are still trying to save for retirement. We look at the true cost of caring.
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Ground rents to be capped at £250 a year – what does it mean for you?
The government has published draft legislation which would see ground rents capped at £250 per year for leaseholders. We examine what it means for homeowners and the housing market.
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NS&I cuts interest rates on two easy-access savings accounts – are they still worth it?
NS&I is to make further rate cuts on its savings accounts, just weeks after launching less attractive rates on fixed-term British Savings Bonds
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Should you sell your US stocks?
The turbulent events of 2025 and early 2026 have dealt a blow to the concept of US exceptionalism, but the US stock market is still going strong
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Hargreaves Lansdown shakes up fees in biggest change in 10 years – what does it mean for you?
Hargreaves Lansdown is lowering its headline fee from 0.45% to 0.35% – but not everyone will be happy with the new fee structure, it’s been suggested.
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Self-assessment taxpayers overpaid £8.9 billion last year – could you be owed money?
Millions of taxpayers are paying too much income tax when they file their self-assessment returns, new figures show. Here’s how to avoid overpaying, and the ways to reclaim what you’re owed.
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The best 0% balance transfer credit cards
Credit cards If you have credit card debt, 0% balance transfer credit cards can save you thousands and reduce your total cost of borrowing. We list the top deals available
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How much first-time buyers need to get onto the property ladder
The typical UK first-time buyer will need to to save for around six years to reach a 10% deposit, according to Nationwide. But how much do you need to achieve the dream of getting onto the property ladder?
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UK inflation live: Inflation rose to 3.4% in December
The UK's Consumer Price Index (CPI) measure of inflation rose by 3.4% in the 12 months to December, in part due to rising airfare and tobacco prices
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Netflix shares fall as guidance disappoints
Despite an earnings beat, shares in Netflix fell overnight as the company’s margin outlook fell short of expectations
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Edinburgh Worldwide shareholders reject Saba proposals
Today’s requisitioned general meeting of Edinburgh Worldwide shareholders has ended in another defeat for activist investor Saba Capital management
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Taxpayers urged to fight automated HMRC penalties as 20,000 win on appeal
HMRC loses more than 60% of cases when taxpayers appeal an automated penalty it has imposed, new figures show.
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More than five million taxpayers overpay with wrong tax codes – how to check yours is right
HMRC overcharged taxpayers £3.5 billion in income tax the latest data shows, with tax coding errors largely to blame. Accountants say it is “essential” people check their tax codes to avoid being hit with higher bills.
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Rightmove: Biggest January rise in property asking prices in 25 years
The traditional Boxing Day bounce and post-Budget positivity combined to create a 2.8% jump in property asking prices, data suggests
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Five ‘bear traps’ to look out for this bonus season – and four ways to lessen the blow
March is the peak month for bonuses, but it can lead to tax and pension issues. We look at four ways to protect your hard-earned money.
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Saba pursues more closed-ended funds
Activist investor Saba Capital Management could move against more UK closed-ended funds. Some trusts are taking pre-emptive action.
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Nationwide to cut interest rates on 37 savings accounts
Nationwide Building Society is slashing interest rates following the Bank of England’s decision to lower the base rate in December
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Taiwan Semiconductor shares jump on AI outlook
TSMC, Nvidia’s key supplier, has beaten on earnings and poured cold water on talk of an AI bubble
