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Millions of unpaid carers could see thousands wiped from pensions
Unpaid carers, predominantly women, set to suffer extreme shortfalls to their pension pots
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Skipton launches a retirement bond with monthly income – is it any good?
Skipton building society has launched a new three-year fixed-rate bond for those aged 66 and over. Can it boost your retirement income?
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Pensions: 140,000 pensioners to be hit by surprise tax demand
Tens of thousands of pensioners will be written to over the summer because their pensions have gone above the frozen income tax thresholds
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Netflix steams ahead of its competitors
Netflix has beaten its rivals, so how can it keep growing?
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NatWest shares surge after profits beat expectations
NatWest, which has been one of the FTSE 100’s best-performing stocks this year, notched up profits of £1.7bn during the quarter
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Revolut finally bags a UK banking licence – what's next for the fintech?
Revolut has finally been granted a UK banking licence following three years of negotiations with the regulator
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Government launches GB Energy – can it cut bills and boost the economy?
The clean power company’s first project will involve building offshore wind farms on land leased from the Crown Estate. Will it supercharge the economy and lower our energy bills?
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New customer inflows sees double digit growth for equity release. Should you unlock cash from your property?
Industry data shows double digit growth in the equity release market during the second quarter. We explain what is driving the rise
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EasyJet on track for ‘record summer’ - should you invest in airline stocks?
EasyJet reported headline pre-tax profits of £236 million for the three months to June 30 - up by £33 million on a year ago
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Nationwide cuts mortgage rates as they dip below 4% for first time since February
The building society’s cheapest deal is now priced at 3.99%. Whether you’re buying or remortgaging, we look at whether rates could drop further in the coming months
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Pressure grows on Labour to remove the two-child benefit cap - here’s everything you need to know
The cap, which was introduced by the previous Conservative government, has been criticised for worsening child poverty
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Regulator moves to protect access to cash amid branch closures and disappearing ATMs
News The Financial Conduct Authority has told banks to start assessing if local communities have adequate cash access from mid-September
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VAT hike on private school fees could come earlier than previously expected
The government could start charging VAT on private school fees as soon as January 2025, according to the latest reports. What does it mean for parents?
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State pension errors for mothers - thousands of cases remain unreviewed with underpayments exceeding £500 million
The DWP has made little progress reviewing state pension errors affecting mothers - with only 0.25% of the 194,000 cases looked at. Could you be owed money?
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TSB profits hit by lower mortgage margins - this is what it means
The high street bank said its profits had been impacted by "challenging" market conditions. What is the outlook for TSB?
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Homeowners launch mortgage prisoner legal claim against TSB
News Law firm Harcus Parker is battling a number of banks including TSB, which it claims have caused borrowers from collapsed lenders to become mortgage prisoners
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Advertised rents hit record high - is buy-to-let a good investment?
News Rightmove data suggests landlords are looking for higher rents as the rental market enters its busy summer season. Is buy-to-let a good investment?
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Millions of unclaimed Premium Bond prizes. Could some be yours?
More than £84 million sits in unclaimed Premium Bond prizes. Could some of this money be yours? Here's how to find out.
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Good riddance to Bidenomics
As Joe Biden exits, America will be better off without his wasteful economic policies.
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Ryanair profits plummet by almost half – should you invest in airline stocks?
Airfares have fallen in recent months, impacting profits. Should you invest in airline stocks this summer season?
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Buy-to-let mortgage market shrinks for first time ever
The volume of buy-to-let mortgage lending more than halved last year, as higher interest rates, a stamp duty surcharge and reduced tax relief put many landlords off
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UK dividend payouts hit record high in second quarter – can it continue?
Should income-hungry investors put their money in the UK stock market?
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British stocks set for a boost
British stocks are due for a bounce as the UK looks more stable compared to many economies
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Ocado shares jump by a fifth
Ocado takes a turn for the better after attractive profit forecasts were announced
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Where is the US economy heading?
What impact will a new president have on the US economy when it comes to growth, inflation and unemployment?
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Inheritance tax on track for another record year
Inheritance tax receipts have surged to £2.1 billion in the first three months of the new tax year. Will they continue to rise, and how can you slash your bill?
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Bank of England resolves payments issue that threatened home sales
News Homebuyers and sellers faced an anxious wait for funds to clear on property transactions today due to issues hitting the Bank's CHAPS service.
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Wage growth slows, but continues to outpace inflation
Despite slowing this month, wage growth remains high. What does it mean for households and will interest rates fall in August?
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Rents set to rise as 'peak lettings season' begins
News Landlords have seen their buy-to-let portfolios hit by a decline in rental growth so far this year but they may benefit from a busy summer season
