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Zoopla: Number of homes on sale at eight-year peak – but demand lagging behind 2025
The average number of homes listed for sale per estate agent at the start of the year breached 30, property portal Zoopla said
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The top stocks in the FTSE 100
The FTSE 100 celebrated its best year since the global financial crisis in 2025 and has hit new highs early this year. Which are the top stocks that drove last year's gains?
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Two million taxpayers to be hit by £100k tax trap by 2026/27
Frozen thresholds mean more people than ever are set to pay an effective income tax rate of 60% as their earnings increase beyond £100,000. We look at why, as well as how you can avoid being caught in the trap.
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RICS: Seller confidence hits new high but buyers are yet to return to the property market
The latest Residential Market Survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) shows there are signs that confidence is slowly returning to the housing market
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'Lockdown wills’ at increased risk of legal challenge
Pressures caused by the pandemic led some people to rush their wills. Now, lawyers are saying problems are surfacing that could make them invalid
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Gilt yields fall to lowest level since 2024
The cost of government borrowing is falling. A new bond issuing strategy could be helping bring gilt yields down.
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How the mansion tax could affect you even if your home is valued below £2 million
The mansion tax will apply to homes worth above £2 million from April 2028 but even lower-value properties could be looked at, MPs have been told.
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Revealed: The 10 UK locations which could see the biggest house price growth in 2026
Scotland leads the way for house price growth in 2026 according to Zoopla, but what regions will do the best in 2026?
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Could pensions inheritance tax rule change create a liquidity crisis for Sipp holders?
Pension inheritance tax rule changes from April 2027 could create a liquidity crisis for some self-invested personal pensions (Sipps) holding commercial property. We reveal what you can do to mitigate the impact.
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Pension Schemes Bill: what’s changing and what it means for you
The government’s latest reforms to pensions are designed to make saving for retirement easier and better value for money – but will they leave you better off?
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FTSE 100 hits new highs above 10,000
The UK stock market’s flagship index, the FTSE 100, is at record highs as investors seek out defensive positions and rotate away from the US
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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.
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Act now to avoid inheritance tax on your pension with this one simple change
A quick and easy paperwork change could avoid your children paying inheritance tax on your pension if you act now. Here’s how.
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FCA proposes new ratings system for workplace pension schemes
The City watchdog has proposed new rules to help ensure pension schemes are providing value for money
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Fund inflows hit a six-month high in November – where are investors putting their money?
Investors returned to the financial markets amid the Autumn Budget in November 2025 but caution remains.
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Fundsmith underperforms again
Terry Smith’s actively-managed fund returned less than 1% in 2025, trailing the MSCI World Index for the fifth year in a row
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Halifax: UK house prices at lowest level since summer as growth slows
Property prices fell by 0.6% month-on-month in a typical Christmas season slowdown, Halifax’s latest house price index shows.
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Revealed: The most viewed properties on Rightmove amid Boxing Day boost
The property website predicts that the housing market is set for a busy 2026 based on user activity over the festive period. Here are the most viewed homes on Rightmove during Boxing Day
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ISS backs Edinburgh Worldwide’s board as Saba questions SpaceX selloff
Shareholder advisor ISS has recommended that shareholders vote against Saba’s proposals to replace the board of the Baillie Gifford-managed investment trust
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How cancelling unused direct debits could boost your pension by £37,000
A new year refresh of your spending could save you money and help boost your pension pot.
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NS&I cuts interest rates on 8 savings accounts
NS&I will now offer less attractive interest rates for customers wishing to lock their savings away to grow for one, two, three or five years.
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Nationwide: Annual house price growth slows to lowest level in almost two years
The average house price went up by just 0.6% between December 2024 and December 2025, Nationwide Building Society said
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Santa rally helps FTSE pass 10,000
News A festive boost for the UK’s flagship index sees it open 2026 at record highs
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Crypto investors tax warning: providers must now share account details with HMRC
New cryptocurrency rules mean your details will be passed to HMRC for tax purposes, making it harder for investors to avoid taxes on profits. Here's everything you need to know when investing in the digital asset.
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January Premium Bonds winners announced – did you win £1 million?
More than 2.6 million historic Premium Bonds prizes are still waiting to be claimed, NS&I says
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Millions of parents are missing out on up to £720 a year in extra pension cash – are you affected?
A mum who narrowly missed out on the pension boost said she “never knew the government rule existed” and wants other parents to use it
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Where did house prices rise and fall the most in 2025?
Some parts of the UK have seen yearly property price growth of up to 12.6%, but others have seen values fall by as much as 8.9%, research shows.
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Boost for over 100,000 families on Child Benefit as new HMRC payment system rolled out
Thousands of households will no longer have to pay the dreaded High Income Child Benefit Charge through self-assessment
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Inheritance tax climbdown as agricultural property relief threshold raised
Reforms to agricultural property relief had sparked strong opposition, and the government has now diluted its controversial inheritance tax plans for farmers
