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Car finance claims: Supreme Court showdown could pave way for redress scheme
Lenders are setting more money aside after the Financial Conduct Authority suggested a car finance compensation scheme is likely
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Tesla shares swing following delivery miss; Musk to leave DOGE?
Sales of Tesla cars have fallen to their lowest level since 2022; the stock has gained on reports that CEO Elon Musk will quit government duties
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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Are cash ISAs falling out of favour?
Cash ISA openings are trailing those of stocks and shares ISAs, new research shows, suggesting investors are front-running potential government reform
By Dan McEvoy Published
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Is now a good time to buy UK housebuilders?
With Labour promising significant planning reforms to unlock growth, is now the right time to buy UK housebuilder stocks?
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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India's stock market decline wipes out $1.3 trillion in market value
More than $1 trillion has been wiped off from India's stock market after investors turn to China. Has the emerging-market darling hit rock bottom?
By Alex Rankine Published
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S&P 500 ends five-quarter winning streak
The US stock market’s flagship index has registered its worst quarter since 2022. What next for the S&P 500?
By Dan McEvoy Published
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Nationwide: UK house price growth flattens in March – will the housing market spring into action?
House price growth was flat in March ahead of changes to stamp duty thresholds
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Vanguard fee warning: small investors urged to act now after £4 monthly charge kicks in
Vanguard customers with portfolios smaller than £32,000 should review their account urgently to avoid overpaying, after a £4 monthly charge kicked in last month
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Rachel Reeves faces £23 billion capital gains tax “black hole” – will she be forced to look elsewhere?
The fiscal watchdog has downgraded its forecast for capital gains tax revenues, leaving chancellor Rachel Reeves with £23 billion less than previously expected
By Katie Williams Published
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Top investment trusts for 2025
Research and analysis from Kepler Trust Intelligence reveals the top growth, income and alternative income investment trusts for the new year
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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Protests erupt in Turkey after the arrest of Erdogan's rival
Turkey's president has jailed his main political opponent, Ekrem Imamoglu
By Emily Hohler Published
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Why is Mar-a-Lago Accord getting attention from Wall Street?
On Wall Street, there is talk that Trump's tariffs aim to make the world’s leaders come crawling to Mar-a-Lago, his Florida residence
By Alex Rankine Published
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Pensioner incomes have been stagnant since 2010, says DWP
The average pensioner income sits at £407 a week, up by just £15 compared to 2010. Will incomes increase in future, and what could happen to the state pension?
By Ruth Emery Published
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Auto stocks plunge as Trump announces 25% tariffs
Donald Trump’s latest tariffs will apply to cars and automobile parts coming into the US – but American companies and consumers will feel the effects too
By Katie Williams Published
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ONS: UK house prices rise but will the market blossom this spring?
House price growth has been boosted by the stamp duty rush but a slowdown may be on its way
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Late payment tax penalties rise - how much more could you pay?
The chancellor announced a hike to penalties for late tax returns in her Spring Statement as she scrambles to raise an extra £1 billion a year. Here’s what you need to know
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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ISA reforms on the horizon, but will cash savers lose out?
Cash ISAs are safe for now from any cuts, but the push for investing in stocks and shares is almost certainly coming and could be announced in the Autumn Budget
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published
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Rachel Reeves's Spring Statement – live analysis as it happened
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Spring Statement on Wednesday, 26 March, justifying spending cuts by pointing to a changing world
By Katie Williams Last updated
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UK inflation live: CPI inflation slows to 2.8%, down from previous month
UK inflation as measured by the Consumer Prices Index increased 2.8% year-over-year in February, coming in below analyst forecasts
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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Digital Services Tax: will Reeves let big tech off lightly to avoid tariffs?
Rumours are circulating that the Digital Services Tax on big tech companies could be cut as Rachel Reeves seeks to appeal to president Trump
By Dan McEvoy Published
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England's department stores return – but do they have a future?
Opinion The great traditional retail shops of Middle England have bounced back for now. Don’t get too carried away though, says Matthew Lynn
By Matthew Lynn Published
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Revealed: the new £1 million UK postcodes
We look at some of the priciest parts of the UK, where properties are selling for £1 million or more
By Daniel Hilton Published
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Can investors stay optimistic about Russian stocks?
Investors look to profit from Russia as Trump pushes for peace in Ukraine. But is it worth the risk?
By Alex Rankine Published
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Labour's 'Project Chainsaw' begins – will it backfire?
Keir Starmer is taking the fight to the blockers, the NIMBYs, public sector workers and the unions says Emily Hohler. What happens if Labour fails to deliver?
By Emily Hohler Published
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Larger homes drive house price growth – Halifax
The average cost of a house in Britain is more than £10,000 higher than last year, according to the latest house price index
By Daniel Hilton Published
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Live: Bank of England holds UK interest rates at 4.5%
The Bank of England voted to hold UK interest rates at their current level of 4.5% in March, as widely anticipated, after inflation rose to 3% in January
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Hargreaves Lansdown takeover: what it means for your money
Britain’s biggest investment platform has agreed a £5.4 billion takeover. What does it mean for shareholders and customers?
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Childcare costs drop 56% - but not for everyone
Childcare costs for under-threes have halved following the introduction of free childcare support last year - but some people still face higher costs
By Ruth Jackson-Kirby Published
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Benefit reforms: Labour overhauls “worst of all worlds” welfare system
The government outlined a series of reforms to the health-related benefits system on Tuesday afternoon, aimed at saving £5 billion by 2030
By Katie Williams Last updated