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Family face £100k stamp duty bill after avoidance scheme crashes in court – the mistakes to avoid
A couple faces a substantial stamp duty bill after trying to reduce the amount they owed
By Laura Miller Published
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Alphabet shares jump on Google Chrome decision
A US court has ruled that Google will not be forced to divest its Chrome browser, causing a boost for Alphabet’s share price
By Dan McEvoy Published
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Gilt yield surge puts Rachel Reeves under renewed pressure
Rising gilt yields mean government borrowing costs are reaching precarious levels
By Dan McEvoy Published
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5 alternatives to Reeves’ inheritance tax raid on rural Britain as families face ‘splitting up or selling’ farms
Inheritance tax limits are now so low they attack small working family farms rather than just going after tax loopholes, one Cotswolds farmer has said
By Laura Miller Published
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High earners at risk of £65k retirement shock
High earners could face some of the biggest pension shortfalls when they retire, as the cost of maintaining an expensive lifestyle could erode their retirement savings
By Katie Williams Published
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Nationwide: House prices unexpectedly dropped in August
House prices fell by 0.1% in August in a surprise drop, according to Nationwide, as “affordability remains stretched”
By Katie Williams Published
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Premium Bonds winners announced – did you scoop the September jackpot?
NS&I has announced the winners for September’s Premium Bonds prize draw, with two lucky savers becoming overnight millionaires. Did you win this month?
By Daniel Hilton Published
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New electric car grant is worth up to £3,750 – how does the scheme work?
The cost of some new electric cars may be cut by up to £3,750. We explain how the new electric car grant works, and which vehicles are already benefitting.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Nvidia results live: shares fall despite earnings beat
A miss on data centre revenue has seen Nvidia's share price fall in overnight trading following Q2 results
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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Could landlords face National Insurance on rental income?
The Treasury is said to be considering a tax increase for landlords in an attempt to boost revenue in Rachel Reeves’s Autumn Budget
By Ruth Emery Published
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Should you use crypto to boost your pension?
Cryptocurrencies are among the best-performing asset classes over the last decade, but should you use them for retirement planning?
By Dan McEvoy Published
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Zoopla: Property tax speculation creates uncertainty for a third of home buyers
Property tax rumours could impact homes valued at over £500,000, potentially triggering a housing market slowdown, Zoopla has warned
By Ruth Emery Published
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Pension tax refunds: how to get your money back if you have been overcharged
New figures show some pensioners claimed back more than £100,000 from HMRC in 2023/24, having previously overpaid through an emergency tax code. Could you be due a refund?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Is the Financial Conduct Authority really contacting you? How to spot a scam
Fraudsters are impersonating the City watchdog to steal money from older people. Here is how to spot the scammers.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Ofgem energy price cap to rise by 2% from October
Gas and electricity bills are set to increase in the final quarter of 2025 for millions of people on the energy price cap
By Jessica Sheldon Published
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73% of savers plan to rely on partner’s pension in retirement
A new survey suggests the majority of people may lack financial independence in retirement, with almost three-quarters set to rely on their partner’s pension
By Katie Williams Published
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Older tenants need extra £400,000 in their pension - the risks of renting in retirement
There are financial risks to renting in your golden years, research suggests
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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How much you need to follow the 25x retirement rule – will you have enough to be financially independent?
We explain what the 25x retirement rule is and the amount you would need to be financially independent in retirement.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Crypto assets of seven million UK investors at risk – how to keep yours safe
Cryptocurrency wallet rules make it hard to track down assets after someone has died, even if they leave a will saying who they would like to inherit them
By Laura Miller Published
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Rail fares could spike by 5.8% next year – how to save on train travel
July’s RPI inflation reading tends to determine rail fare hikes in the following year. We look at how much your train tickets could cost, and how to save money
By Daniel Hilton Published
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HMRC warning after scammers target 170k taxpayers – how to stay protected
Scammers are using increasingly sophisticated methods to trick people into sharing personal details or paying for fake self assessment tax refunds
By Laura Miller Published
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Average homes in every English region are now liable for stamp duty – how much will you pay?
As average house prices in every English region are now above the stamp duty threshold, we look at how much tax you will pay.
By Daniel Hilton Published
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5 gold ETFs for simple exposure
News The best gold ETFs, which offer an accessible way to protect portfolios.
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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Brits could use ‘highly effective’ estate planning tool to cut inheritance tax rate by 10%
Inheritance tax policy changes are prompting a surge in individuals overhauling their plans for their estate, say professional advisers
By Laura Miller Last updated
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UK inflation hits highest level in 18 months
Inflation jumped again in July, hitting 3.8%.
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Inheritance tax reform ‘largely protects family farms’ – what are the alternatives?
Independent analysis of the government’s inheritance tax reforms has found eight out of 10 farming estates will be able to pay their IHT bill without having to sell off parts of the farm
By Laura Miller Published
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Could state pension age rise to 70? Review launched
The government has launched a review of the state pension age, which will consider the “merits” of automatic increases tied to life expectancy
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Rachel Reeves ‘considers replacing stamp duty with property sale tax’
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is rumoured to be considering replacing stamp duty land tax with a new levy on the sale of properties worth more than £500,000
By Katie Williams Published
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Pension vs property: which option provides the best income for your retirement?
The next generation of retirees is taking a fresh approach to the debate over which is a better option, pension or property. But what happens to returns when you actually crunch the numbers, do pensions or property win out?
By Henry Sandercock Last updated