Latest
-
Rents outpace mortgages with 21% rise over three years
Renters have seen a bigger increase in their monthly housing costs since 2022 than mortgaged homeowners, according to Zoopla
-
Reeves’s capital gains tax changes ‘backfire’ as Treasury receipts fall sharply
Capital gains tax rates were increased in the 2024 Budget but fresh data suggests the policy is failing to boost government coffers. Could it put chancellor Rachel Reeves off a wealth tax?
-
FTSE 100 passes 9,000. Can it stay there?
The UK stock market’s flagship index hit a new high this morning, but with investor confidence in the UK waning, will the FTSE 100 maintain its new highs?
-
Government revives Pensions Commission to tackle retirement savings crisis
Almost half of working-age adults save nothing into a pension. We look at why tomorrow’s pensioners are on track to be poorer than today’s
-
House prices rising fastest in areas with highest crime rates – where does your area rank?
Property prices are higher in safer areas but growing more slowly than in places benefiting from gentrification and buy-to-lets
-
Water bills to rise 30% by 2030 and meters could become compulsory
A landmark report into the troubled water sector has recommended making water meters compulsory, strengthening environmental protections, and overhauling the regulator. But bills could rise.
-
HMRC suspects the wealthy underpaid £343m in inheritance tax – how to avoid falling foul of the rules
‘Missing’ inheritance tax is expected to soar as the government aims to raise extra £2 billion through rule changes
-
Rightmove: Average asking prices see biggest July slump in over 20 years
The average asking price of a property in the UK fell by 1.2% in July as summer sellers are embracing competitive pricing to attract buyers.
-
16 year olds can vote in the next general election – can Labour win with teens?
Comment Should 16 and 17 year olds in England be voting in the next general election - and what could Labour do to be in with the kids, asks Kalpana Fitzpatrick
-
St James’s Place confirms new fees – what it means for customers
The UK’s largest wealth manager is replacing its “opaque” and “complex” pricing structure. We explain the new charges, and when they will kick in
-
UK inflation unexpectedly jumps to 3.6% in June
Inflation rose by more than expected to 3.6% in June, coming in above the Bank of England's forecast
-
The investing fear: why cash ISA reforms are necessary
Reeves indicates cash ISA reforms are still on the horizon in her Mansion House speech as she makes the case for more savers to invest. Could cash ISA reforms make it easier for savers to switch?
-
Mansion House speech: Reeves sets out to foster investing culture
At her annual Mansion House speech, chancellor Rachel Reeves vowed to cut back on regulatory red tape to boost growth, and get Brits investing in the stock market
-
Rachel Reeves announces permanent 95% mortgage guarantee scheme
Mortgages offered through the scheme will mean first-time buyers and home movers can buy a home with a deposit of just 5%
-
How the government’s latest leasehold reforms will help you
The government is currently seeking views on service charge transparency and replacing leasehold ownership with commonhold but a legal case could hold up reforms. Here is what you need to know
-
The Treasury and the FCA want you to invest more – what the Leeds Reforms mean for your money
An overhaul of regulations and capital market rules by the Treasury and Financial Conduct Authority aim to boost retail investment. We explain what it means for you
-
Will Rachel Reeves impose a £5,000 cash ISA limit?
The chancellor has delayed plans to cut the cash ISA limit, but the reform is still reportedly on the table. We look at why, and what it could mean for your savings.
-
Reeves delays cash ISA reform, but savers are not out of the woods yet
The chancellor has reportedly delayed plans to cut the cash ISA limit, which were set to be announced at Mansion House on 15 July, and will take more time to consult with the industry
-
Did you get the £100 Nationwide bonus? Here’s how to check
Nationwide finished paying its £100 Fairer Share bonus last week. We explain what to do if you didn’t get it but think you’re eligible
-
Do you still have to file a tax return if you don’t owe any tax?
Even if you do not owe the taxman any money, failure to complete and submit your tax return could result in a penalty costing you up to £1,600.
-
Millions of homeowners to see mortgage payments rise
Mortgage holders with deals expiring soon can expect to pay more, according to Bank of England calculations, though the increase is less than previously forecast
-
Investment trust share buybacks neared £5 billion in first six months of 2025
The first six months of 2025 have seen a “whirlwind” of corporate activity, with discounts narrowing as boards return capital to shareholders
-
RICS: homebuyers are returning after stamp duty shock
The housing market has been subdued since stamp duty thresholds dropped in April, but there are signs of a recovery
-
Reducing cash ISA limit will make lending difficult and expensive, warn providers
An open letter from the Building Societies Association has urged the chancellor to keep the cash ISA limit at £20,000. We look at whether a smaller cash ISA allowance will make it harder to get a mortgage or loan
-
Nvidia becomes world's first $4 trillion company
The AI boom has catapulted Nvidia’s share price to astronomic heights, becoming the world’s most valuable company and the first to pass the $4 trillion milestone
-
Trump delays Liberation Day 2.0, but threatens new tariffs
Donald Trump has extended his 90-day tariff pause but has sent letters to 14 countries detailing the tariffs they will face from 1 August, as well as threatening new levies on copper and pharmaceuticals
-
Why is the copper price rising?
Fears of an upcoming 50% copper tariff have caused a spike in copper prices in the US, though the red metal’s price is falling elsewhere
-
Revolut launches its first stocks and shares ISA with BlackRock and Vanguard ETFs
A year after getting its UK banking licence, Revolut is now launching its first stocks and shares ISA with a suite of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from BlackRock and Vanguard.
-
Fundsmith Equity Fund underperforms again - is Terry Smith still a winner?
The short-term returns of the Fundsmith Equity fund have been poor but it still seems to be delivering for investors
