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Frozen state pensions: thousands of expats receive just £3,000 a year
More than 450,000 pensioners who retire abroad have their state pension “frozen” when they leave the UK. Will Labour change the rules and end this “injustice”?
By Ruth Emery Published
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Zoopla expects house prices to remain ‘subdued’ despite surge in buyer demand
News Zoopla’s latest house price index showed a fall in mortgage rates had boosted property market confidence. But a rise in supply has kept house price inflation in check.
By Henry Sandercock Published
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Starling Bank slapped with £29 million fine over ‘shockingly lax’ financial crime controls
The Financial Conduct Authority has fined Starling Bank £29 million over failings related to financial crime and its financial sanctions screenings
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published
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Lloyds Bank launches £200 bank switch deal as competition between the top banks heats up
Lloyds Bank is giving new customers £200 to bank with them. The offer comes hot on the heels of Nationwide’s £175 switch deal, creating competition between two of the biggest current account providers. But which deal is better and should you move banks?
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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Ofcom reforms data roaming charges rules for UK holidaymakers
News Data roaming charges have hit many UK tourists heading to Europe since Brexit, with Ofcom seeking to make mobile network policies clearer to consumers.
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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Shop prices drop at fastest rate in over three years
Shop prices are falling overall but the cost-of-living crisis is not yet over as households navigate price rises in other areas
By Katie Williams Published
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Revealed: the investment platforms that pay less than 2% interest on cash holdings
News Do you know how much interest the cash balance in your investment portfolio, ISA or pension earns? We lift the lid on the best and worst interest-payers - and what you can do about it.
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Qualcomm could acquire rival Intel – but securing the deal won't be easy
A tie-up between Qualcomm and its semiconductor rival Intel would be a coup. But multiple regulatory and commercial hurdles lie ahead.
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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Premium Bond winners – who drew the October £1 million jackpot?
NS&I unveils October’s Premium Bond Winners. Who bagged the £1million jackpot and what other prizes are on offer?
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Why Labour sleaze matters
Labour has come under the spotlight for accepting over £800,000 in gifts. Is this just crony politics as usual?
By Matthew Lynn Published
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Modi’s reforms set Indian stocks on fire
Indian stocks pass a new milestone, but global fund managers are holding back. Are there signs of overheating?
By Alex Rankine Published
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Murdoch’s REA Group ends takeover interest in Rightmove
News The Australian property firm has given up its pursuit of Rightmove after having a fourth bid rejected
By Chris Newlands Last updated
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Nationwide: UK house prices growing at fastest rate since end of 2022
Property purchase values have been boosted by falling mortgage rates but could the Budget dampen house price growth?
By Marc Shoffman Published
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The Co-operative Bank launches bank account switch deal – how to get up to £150
The ethical provider’s bank switch deal offers an initial £75, with a further £25 coming each month for three months if certain criteria are met.
By Henry Sandercock Published
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TSB did not breach 'mortgage prisoner' contracts, judge rules
News The preliminary ruling could undermine a class action being brought by 'mortgage prisoners', who claim they have been unfairly tied in to high interest rates.
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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State pension errors: HMRC contacts thousands of women over missing payments
News HMRC has sent out 325,000 letters so far. The average underpayment is £5,400 - could you be affected?
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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OECD upgrades UK economic growth forecasts - here is what it means for you
The OECD ranked Britain joint-second among the G7 developed countries, behind the US
By Chris Newlands Published
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Rightmove rejects third takeover bid from Rupert Murdoch’s REA
The Australian property firm made the offer on Monday, which values Rightmove at £6.1bn - but what does it mean for investors?
By Chris Newlands Published
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Rightmove reveals UK's busiest rental market – where are the buy-to-let opportunities?
News A large supply and demand imbalance is still benefiting landlords in some parts of the UK, with Wrexham seeing 54 enquiries per home. We reveal the top spots for buy-to-let investors
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Nationwide launches £175 bank switch offer plus extra perks - how can you get the switching bonus?
News Nationwide’s new bank switch offer has come alongside a revamp of its Flex current account range, with a new cashback deal and an interest-free buffer on overdrafts. Here’s how to get the £175 switching bonus.
By Henry Sandercock Published
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Nationwide allows first-time buyers to borrow six times earnings - but is it a good idea?
The UK's biggest building society is to allow first-time buyers with a 5% deposit to borrow up to six times their income
By Chris Newlands Published
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Raspberry Pi's shares jump 8% after microcomputer maker's revenues surge
The rise comes after Raspberry Pi was promoted to the FTSE 250 earlier this month
By Chris Newlands Published
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Google's legal challenges – could it be broken up?
Google is fending off legal challenges from both the EU and the US. But would breaking it up actually work?
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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Apple shares slide amid underwhelming demand for new iPhone
Apple shares fell last week after disappointing demand for the new iPhone 16 Pro. Can Apple depend on AI to give it a boost?
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms bleeds money – what happens now?
Riot Platforms struggles to make a profit and looks absurdly overvalued. Are troubles brewing?
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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Is China following Japan's economy and stock market?
China is dealing with deflation and an unappealing stock market. Is it following in the footsteps of Japan?
By Alex Rankine Published
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Inheritance tax receipts continue to soar, up 9% before Budget
Inheritance tax receipts are up 9% on a year ago, the latest data covering April-August shows. Will the tax appear in Reeves’s Budget?
By Katie Williams Published
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Which? urges FCA to launch home insurance crackdown amid soaring cost of premiums
News The consumer website wants to see home insurance providers’ customer service failings punished by the financial watchdog.
By Henry Sandercock Published
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Ocado shares jump 14% after sales surge
The rise in sales comes after Ocado was dumped out of the FTSE 100 in June
By Chris Newlands Published