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UK economy returns to growth but rate hike worries remain
Strong consumer spending could drive the Bank of England to increase interest rates yet again
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UK wage growth rises at fastest pace in two years - interest rate rise now more likely
Interest rates are expected to rise after highest pay on record excluding the pandemic
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State pension top-up deadline extended again to April 2025
Pensions Spending just over £907 to purchase NI credits could add £7,740 a year to your pension pot – and now the government has extended the deadline to buy back missing credits.
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London households face a mortgage hike of £7,300 a year
News Around 3.5 million households are yet to feel the impact of rising mortgage rates because they are still on cheap fixes or variable rate deals
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FCA to force “cooling-off period” for new crypto investors
News Firms will have ensure investors have the appropriate knowledge and experience to invest in crypto as the FCA cracks down on the industry.
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Pension dashboard delayed until 2026
News The deadline for pension schemes to connect to an online pension dashboard, allowing savers to see all their retirement pots in one place, has been pushed back again.
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74% of women too nervous to invest
News Three in four women do not invest and are missing out on building wealth as a result, research shows.
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Halifax: first annual drop in house prices since 2012
News Higher mortgage costs and inflation worries hitting confidence among house buyers, leading to house price falls.
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DWP: Gender pensions gap now at 35%
News Women will retire with pension pots 35% smaller than that of men, data from the Department for Work & Pensions reveals.
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The cost of petrol in the UK compared with the rest of the world
News The price of petrol in the UK went through the roof last year, but has since settled. We look at how UK petrol price compares with the rest of the world.
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Housing slowdown ‘deeper than anticipated’ as property sales slump
News New data from HMRC shows a fall in property sales - now experts predict a delay to the housing recovery
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Nationwide: house price growth sees its biggest drop since 2009
News Nationwide’s latest house price index shows house prices fell in May, and further challenges lie ahead.
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June’s NS&I Premium Bond prize draw - are you this month’s millionaire?
News Two fortunate NS&I Premium Bond winners are now millionaires. Find out here if you’re one of them.
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What's going on with Nvidia?
News Nvidia shares have jumped following the company's earnings. We look at what's behind the bounce.
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Zoopla: House sales hit yearly high but outlook depends on BoE rate hike
News Rebounding activity in the UK housing market could be undone by rising mortgage rates.
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What is the Energy Price Cap and will today’s announcement mean cheaper bills?
News Ofgem has just announced the latest energy price cap, which sets the maximum unit price domestic customers can pay for their energy. This will mean an average 17% drop in the price of energy rates from July and means, for every £100 you currently spend on energy, you’ll now spend around £83. Here’s everything you need to know.
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House prices rise 4.1% in last year - but fall monthly for fourth consecutive time
News The latest house price index show finds that house prices are slowing
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UK inflation slides to 8.7% - what does it mean for your money?
News Inflation has dropped below 10% for the first time in months, but with food prices at a 45-year high, is this good news and what does it mean for your money?
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Nationwide to give £100 cash boost to customers
News Nationwide Building Society is giving customers £100 as it reinvests profits. Dubbed the Nationwide Fairer Share scheme, we look at who is eligible.
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One in five taxpayers to pay higher rate of income tax by 2027
News Frozen income tax thresholds mean considerably more middle-earners will have to start paying higher-rate tax. We explain what you can do to avoid the fiscal drag.
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Energy bill refunds: Ovo and Good Energy to pay out £4m to customers who were overcharged
News Ofgem, the energy regulator, found the two suppliers had overcharged nearly 18,000 customers. Are you due a refund?
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E.on Next, Good Energy and Octopus Energy pay £8m amid failures over late final bills
News Three energy firms have paid £8 million over compensation failures after lengthy delays in producing final bills to more than 100,000 customers when they switched suppliers
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More than 10 million UK adults struggling with bills and credit repayments, UK watchdog warns
News Millions of people are now struggling with bill payments amid the cost of living crisis and at risk of falling into the debt trap, the UK regulator has warned.
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Renters’ reform bill: what does it mean for landlords and tenants?
News The Renters’ Reform Bill, which promises an overhaul of the private rented sector, is currently being discussed by parliament. We look into what it could mean for tenants and landlords.
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NS&I boosts ISA interest rates
News Over 333,000 customers are set to benefit from the boosted ISA rate, but is it worth switching to NS&I?
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ONS: UK unemployment rate rises to 3.9% – what does this mean for interest rates?
News The number of payrolled employees decreased in April for the first time since 2021 according to the ONS.
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State pension age could rise to 68 by 2040, says work and pension secretary
News Decision on increasing the state pension age past 67 is delayed and will not be made by the current government
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State pension underpayments hit a record in 2022/23
News The state pension underpayment rate is currently the highest on record, up from £130m last year. We explain how to check if you’ve been affected and how to claim.
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ONS: UK economy shrank 0.3% in March
News The latest data from the ONS showed falling car and retail sales combined with industrial action caused GDP to contract in March. However, the economy expanded by 0.1% in the first quarter overall.
