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Star fund manager Nick Train impersonated in WhatsApp scam
A WhatsApp group claiming to be run by the Lindsell Train founder has been trying to con investors. We look at what happened - plus how to protect yourself from investment fraud
By Ruth Emery Published
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Buying a property is cheaper than renting again – how much could you save?
News Zoopla research shows it is now 8% cheaper to buy than rent. We reveal the places where you can save more by getting on the property ladder.
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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What does the Labour manifesto say about property? Key 2024 general election pledges
News The Labour manifesto has made several promises around rental reforms, the leasehold system and housing market support. Here’s what a Keir Starmer government means for property.
By Henry Sandercock Published
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Rental growth hits 30 month low – does it still pay to be a landlord?
News Rental growth has almost halved over the past year and has fallen in some regions. We explain what this means for buy-to-let investors
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Rightmove: for sale prices ‘unaffected’ by general election, but some sellers ‘delaying plans’
Rightmove for sale prices remained flat between May and June. But the number of houses for sale fell in the fortnight after Rishi Sunak called the election.
By Henry Sandercock Published
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Texas Stock Exchange launch planned as rival to New York
Texas is to get a new, liberated stock exchange. Why not Manchester or Leeds too?
By Matthew Lynn Published
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Tesla shareholders approve pay deal in referendum on Musk’s leadership
Tesla shareholders voted in favour of Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay deal – the largest in US history. What lies ahead for Tesla?
By Katie Williams Published
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European elections see a win for right-wing parties
Nationalists did well in recent European elections, with the spotlight on France and Germany’s leaders
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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French president calls an early election – will it backfire?
Why has French president, Emmanuel Macron announced an election three years early? How did financial markets react?
By Alex Rankine Published
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Labour manifesto 2024: Keir Starmer's money policies
News The Labour manifesto has been launched in Manchester. Here's how its general election policies could affect your tax, savings and pensions.
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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Scottish Mortgage AGM: what investors can expect
Scottish Mortgage, the UK’s biggest investment trust, is to address investors at its AGM after posting positive numbers for the first time in two years
By Chris Newlands Last updated
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Labour confirms commitment to state pension triple lock - but two problems remain
Keir Starmer has promised to keep the triple lock if Labour wins the general election. We look at how the Labour pledge differs to the Conservatives’ “triple lock plus” - and why two problems still remain for Starmer
By Ruth Emery Published
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RICS: No spring boost for UK housing market as interest rates remain high
Confidence in the UK housing market is “beginning to ebb”, according to the latest survey from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. Is now a good time to buy or sell a house?
By Katie Williams Published
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Rishi Sunak’s ‘£2,000 Labour tax policies’ claim 'misled voters', official stats body suggests
Explainer The Conservative Party leader has made the Labour tax claim several times on the general election campaign trail. Here's why the numbers don't add up - at least right now.
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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DFS issues second profit warning in three months - but is the worst over?
Sofa company DFS blames attacks in the Red Sea for delivery delays and sharp cost increases
By Chris Newlands Published
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Nationwide £100 bonus: when will I get the payment?
The building society is about to start paying millions of eligible members a loyalty bonus. But how do you check if you qualify - and what should you do if you don’t receive the money?
By Ruth Emery Published
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GDP: UK economy stalled in April
The UK economy experienced no GDP growth in April thanks to wet weather. What does it mean for interest rates and the election?
By Katie Williams Published
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Raspberry Pi’s shares soar after London IPO
The British microcomputer maker becomes a rare new addition to the London stock market
By Chris Newlands Published
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Wage growth remains sticky – what it means for interest rates
The latest UK wage growth figures showed no slowdown compared with last month’s report. Is it the nail in the coffin for a June interest rate cut?
By Katie Williams Published
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Conservatives pledge to cut National Insurance again – how much could you save?
News A 2p reduction in National Insurance is a key feature of the Tory’s general election manifesto.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Taxpayer stake in NatWest falls as retail share sale is delayed
News NatWest has purchased £1.24 billion of shares back from the Treasury as the general election has stalled plans for a retail offering. Here is how you can still buy NatWest shares
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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What’s happening to the NatWest share sell-off? Impact of general election 2024 explained
The UK government has held shares in NatWest Group since the 2008 Financial Crisis. But a plan to sell off a large chunk of them appears to have been delayed.
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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How to make Tax Freedom Day come earlier and keep more of your money
News Research suggests Brits are working 161 days just to pay the taxman and it is getting worse. Here is how to reduce your tax bill
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Santander issues football ticket scam warning ahead of Euro 2024
Santander has warned that football ticket scams rose by 82% last year and could get worse ahead of Euro 2024 kicking off this summer. Here’s how to avoid getting fouled
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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UK house prices remained flat in May, Halifax finds
News Average house prices fell 0.1% month-on-month, meaning they have remained relatively static for three consecutive months on the Halifax HPI.
By Henry Sandercock Published
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Conservatives pledge to raise high income child benefit threshold – how much could you save?
News The high income child benefit charge threshold could be doubled to £120,000 if the Conservative Party wins the general election, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has pledged.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Labour unveils 'Freedom to Buy' pledge to get young people on housing ladder
News Freedom to Buy will get 80,000 young people onto the housing ladder by the next general election, Keir Starmer's party has claimed
By Henry Sandercock Published
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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
By Chris Newlands Published
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ECB cuts interest rates for the first time in almost 5 years – will the Bank of England follow?
ECB cuts interest rates for the first time in almost 5 years – will the Bank of England follow?
By Marc Shoffman Published