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Herald shareholders vote down Saba proposals
Saba Capital’s attempt to take control of seven UK investment trusts has stumbled at its first hurdle, as Herald shareholders vote down proposals
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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Luxury stocks rally after Richemont sales boom
Cartier owner Richemont’s robust results have boosted sentiment about luxury stocks – but are investors getting carried away?
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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Has inflation been tamed in the UK?
After a surprise drop in inflation, the Bank of England is set for more rate cuts in the year ahead. But investors are cautious about pricing in too many cuts
By Alex Rankine Published
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Trump's first week: what does it mean for your money?
From the stock market impact to tariffs and inflation, what will Trump's second term mean for your money?
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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House price affordability improves, but average first-time buyer still paying five times salary
Nationwide has reported a “modest improvement” in house price affordability over the past year, with wages outstripping house price growth, but challenges remain.
By Katie Williams Published
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HMRC vows to tackle overtaxed pension scandal as pensioners reclaim millions
Pensioners claimed almost £50 million in pension tax overpayment refunds in the past three months. Now, HMRC says it wants to improve the system so pension savers “pay the right amount of tax from the outset”. We explain what’s changing
By Ruth Emery Published
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Global ETF assets surpass $15 trillion
Research from HANetf shows that assets under management in European ETFs grew 26% year-over-year, with active ETFs surging in popularity
By Dan McEvoy Published
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Inheritance tax receipts surge 10% – HMRC on track for another record year
HMRC collected £6.3 billion in inheritance tax during the first nine months of the tax year – £600 million more than the same period a year ago
By Katie Williams Published
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Rightmove: new year asking prices rise as record numbers of homes hit the market
Is now the time to sell as buyers look to beat the stamp duty deadline?
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Gilt yields soar to highest level since 2008: what it means for your finances
Live News and analysis as spiking gilt yields threaten to derail chancellor Rachel Reeves' spending plans
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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Can Rachel Reeves's China visit boost the UK economy?
The Chancellor faced severe criticism for her China visit amid financial market turmoil. But how important is reviving economic ties with China for Britain?
By Emily Hohler Published
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RICS: Resilience of housing market could be tested if mortgage rates climb
The latest survey by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors reveals the UK property market ended 2024 on a firm footing, but warns that a rise in mortgage rates could put a dampener on things
By Ruth Emery Published
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Surprise drop in UK inflation rate in December
Prices increased by 2.5% on an annual basis in December, down from 2.6% in November. Full coverage from the team at MoneyWeek.
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Is now a good time to buy UK housebuilders?
Recent share price falls could make UK housebuilder stocks undervalued, though there is a great deal of market uncertainty to contend with
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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Starling Bank under fire after customers rejected for new savings account
MoneyWeek investigates why some Starling Bank customers are being rejected for its recently launched easy-access savings account
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published
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UK house prices rose 3.3% over past 12 months - what’s in store for 2025?
The Land Registry house price index reveals annual inflation of 3.3%, with the average property price reaching £290,000 in November. Will house prices continue to increase this year?
By Ruth Emery 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 Published
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Torsten Bell becomes new pensions minister following Tulip Siddiq resignation
The MP for Swansea West and former boss of the Resolution Foundation replaces Emma Reynolds as pensions minister, as she takes over from Tulip Siddiq as economic secretary to the Treasury
By Ruth Emery Published
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Saba Capital and Boaz Weinstein respond to investment trusts
As investment trust managers and industry experts accuse Saba of self-motivated opportunism, the hedge fund responds to specific "misleading claims" and sets out its stall
By Dan McEvoy Published
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Half of UK homes increased in value last year - which towns saw house prices grow the most?
The price of 15 million homes rose in 2024 but will they continue to grow in 2025?
By Chris Newlands Published
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More than £53 billion held in fixed-rate cash ISAs will mature by April - where should savers move their money?
If your fixed-rate cash ISA is maturing soon, we look at the options available to you
By Ruth Emery Published
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Teachers’ Pensions: will legal action be taken over the transfer value delays?
Teachers are facing long delays in obtaining pension transfer values needed for divorce proceedings. Is a law firm about to submit a group claim, and what else can pension savers do in this situation?
By Ruth Emery Published
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Fund flows flip positive in November
Data from the Investment Association shows that two months of negative fund flows were reversed during the month of November as index trackers remain strong
By Dan McEvoy Published
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2025 share tips: what the financial experts are backing
Stockpickers had a sluggish 2024 – we look at how the leading tipsters’ share tips performed and what’s in store for 2025
By Alex Rankine Last updated
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Treasury Committee launches review of Lifetime ISA – is it fit for purpose?
Nine years after it was created, is the Lifetime ISA fit for purpose? The Treasury Committee is gathering views from consumers and the financial services industry
By Katie Williams Published
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Halifax: UK house prices fall for the first time since March
Britain’s biggest mortgage lender Halifax says house prices dropped in December but will they rise in 2025?
By Chris Newlands Published
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Pension tax relief – why the taxman could owe you money
If you haven't yet completed your tax return ahead of the 31 January deadline, don't forget any unclaimed pension tax relief
By Katie Williams Last updated
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How investors are protecting themselves from increased capital gains tax
With capital gains tax increasing since the Autumn Budget, investors are turning to tax wrappers like SIPPs and ISAs to shield their wealth
By Dan McEvoy Published
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Thousands of Neil Woodford investors sue Hargreaves Lansdown
More than 5,000 people who invested in Woodford's collapsed equity income product are taking Hargreaves Lansdown to court
By Chris Newlands Last updated