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Ofgem proposes new energy tariffs with low or no standing changes
Standing charges have invited public backlash as households battle high energy bills
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Google shares bounce on Gemini 2.0 launch
Google has launched the latest version of its Gemini AI platform, and markets have responded positively. Is it time to buy Google shares?
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Millions of pension savers could get targeted support under new proposals
The proposals are part of the FCA’s attempt to tackle the advice gap, after 75% of savers admitted they don’t have a clear plan for their pension
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RICS: Housing market continues to strengthen but 2025 could be challenging
The latest survey by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors reports a resilient UK housing market, but warns of headwinds next year
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Bitcoin price one of the most-asked questions on Alexa - here's how to buy the cryptocurrency
According to figures from Amazon, which cover September 2023 to November 2024, pop star Taylor Swift and Bitcoin were named among the most popular Alexa queries of 2024
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Annual UK rent jumps £3,240 since Covid, says Zoopla
Zoopla finds rental costs have risen 27% since 2021, with rental costs far outstripping wages over that period
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The top stocks in the FTSE 100
After a year of strong returns for the UK’s flagship index, which FTSE 100 stocks have posted the best performance in 2024?
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Water companies blocked from using customer money to pay bonuses – here's how to cut your water bill
The regulator has blocked three water companies from using billpayer money to pay £1.5 million in exec bonuses
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Cost of Christmas dinner jumps 6.5% as grocery price inflation rises again
The average Christmas dinner for four now costs £32.57 as grocery price inflation increases - but what does it mean for interest rates?
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Domino’s Pizza faces £3m hit from the Budget - should you invest?
Domino’s Pizza Group has forecast a £3 million tax hit following the Autumn Budget
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Shareholder group backs lawsuit against Hargreaves Lansdown by Woodford investors
More than 5,000 people who invested in Neil Woodford's collapsed equity income product are taking Hargreaves Lansdown to court
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Aviva agrees to buy Direct Line in £3.6bn insurance deal: is it time to buy shares?
Direct Line’s share price has jumped but still hovers below the 275p offer, with various elements still to be confirmed
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India's stock market drops - why it's thrown investors into frenzy
Nifty 50, India's stock market index, has dropped 8% from a September record amid concerns of an economic slowdown and foreign investors pulling out
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Halifax: pre-Budget and stamp duty rush pushes house prices to new record high
The latest Halifax House Price Index shows average house prices are approaching £300,000 despite the typically-quieter period
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Investors pulled £4.2bn from equity funds ahead of Budget tax raid
October was the third-worst month on record for fund flows, new figures show, as investors sold assets ahead of the Autumn Budget
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What Keir Starmer's ‘Plan for Change’ means for you - six milestones explained
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has set out six milestones that the public can judge the government by - we reveal Labour's top policy targets
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Cash savings exodus predicted amid stocks and shares optimism
Poll of financial advisers suggests optimism for the equity market and a move away from cash, but that growth could come at the cost of higher volatility
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Bitcoin price hits $100,000 – should you buy into the crypto boom?
Crossing the $100,000 threshold is a landmark moment for the Bitcoin price, but is this high-risk asset a fool’s gold?
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Nationwide hikes FlexPlus current account fee by £5 a month – is it worth it?
Nationwide’s FlexPlus current account is a favourite with customers, but it’s worth checking whether you are taking advantage of the perks after the monthly fee went from £13 to £18
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Santander launches online pension that offers up to £1,000 cashback
Santander's self-invested personal pension offers customers cashback of up to £1,000 if they invest before 25 April next year - here is everything you need to know
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Shein’s London IPO could go ahead, despite forced labour concerns
The chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority suggests that alleged human rights breaches aren’t a reason to block Shein’s proposed London IPO
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Elon Musk's $56bn Tesla pay deal rebuffed again by US judge
It is the second time Musk's pay deal has been rejected, with judge Kathaleen McCormick upholding her previous January decision
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NS&I slashes rate on British Savings Bonds – are they worth it?
The latest announcement from NS&I follows hot on the heels of a reduction to the Premium Bond prize rate
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NatWest boss says a return to full private ownership expected next year
The UK Treasury's stake in NatWest has fallen to below 11% - here is what it means for the share price
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Zoopla: could a good local pub increase your house price?
Research from Zoopla shows that the local pub influenced a quarter of homeowners’ decision to buy. Could your local pub increase your house price?
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Mortgage warning: Surge in “ultra-long” home loans that run past state pension age even as rates are falling
One million homeowners have taken out mortgages that they will still be paying off in retirement even as rates drop. We take a close look at the figures - plus, how to make your mortgage more affordable.
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Nationwide: UK house prices rise at fastest rate in two years
According to data from Nationwide, house prices jumped by 3.7% year-on-year last month, up from 2.4% in October
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Russian rouble hits two-year low against the dollar
New US sanctions have plunged the rouble to its lowest level since 2022. Why are investors spooked and how will this affect Putin's economy?
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Premium Bond winners – who won the December £1 million jackpot?
NS&I has unveiled December’s Premium Bond winners. Who bagged the jackpot and what other prizes are on offer?
