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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.
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Bank of England hikes base rate to 4.5%
News The Bank of England has hiked rates again as it continues its battle with inflation.
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US inflation falls to the lowest level in two years
News The rate of CPI inflation in the US slowed to its lowest rate since April 2021, suggesting the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes may be coming to an end.
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NIESR: ‘Squeezed’ middle class households now £2,560 a year worse off
News Britain will feel like it’s in recession even if it isn't after a significant drop in middle-class income - and the poorest households are even worse off.
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Skipton launches a 100% mortgage – how does it compare
News Skipton Building Society has launched the UK's first 100% loan-to-value mortgage exclusively available to renters. Similar deals are already available from a number of lenders, but all require some type of help and guarantee from family.
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Halifax: House prices fall by almost £1,000
News Latest Halifax house price index reveals the fall in average house prices brings to an end three months of steady rises - what does it mean for the housing market?
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Cold calls on financial deals to be banned under Government plans
News Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will extend powers to target cold calling and text scams. Here’s what you need to know.
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Chase bank account: Time running out to earn unlimited cashback
News Chase Bank pays you 1% cashback on all your purchases, plus 1% interest on your balance - but, you’ll need to act fast to take advantage of it.
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UK house prices rise in April for the first time in seven months
News Nationwide’s latest house price index showed house prices ticked up in April after a sustained period of falls, while data from Zoopla showed demand has bounced back.
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May’s NS&I Premium Bond prize draw - find out if you’re a winner
News The million pound jackpot has been won by two lucky NS&I Premium Bond savers Find out here if you’re one of this month’s millionaires
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Nationwide issues scam warning after rise in willingness to take more investment risk
News Latest research shows significant numbers of people are willing to take more investment risk to make money amid the cost of living crisis - leaving them vulnerable to scammers.
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FCA: Woodford fund investors in line for compensation
News City watchdog reveals compensation details for investors trapped in the collapsed Woodford fund
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House prices record a small drop in February
News ONS: Latest house price index from the government finds that house prices are slowing
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Record food price rises keep inflation above 10%
News The highest food price rise in 45 years has spurred inflation to remain above 10%
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The best cities for buy-to-let investors
News As returns come under pressure in the buy-to-let market, these cities still offer attractive returns for investors looking to earn a passive income.
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Will IHT be cut?
News Sunak could make cuts to Inheritance Tax cuts later this year, reports suggest. We explain what this could mean for you.
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Luckiest NS&I Premium Bond holder has won nearly 300 prizes!
News New data revealed the luckiest premium bond holder has won over £1m across 288 prizes.
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Buy-to-let landlords face a £17.9bn bill for energy efficiency
News Research from Knight Frank shows buy-to-let landlords could face a huge bill to upgrade their properties to an EPC rating of C or above
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GDP flatlines, but the UK economy remains resilient
News Latest Office for National Statistics figures show the UK economy avoiding recession, although risks remain in the months ahead.
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RICS: house prices will remain under pressure, but rents will continue to rise
News The housing market could turn a corner in the coming year, but in the near-term expectations remain weak, according to the latest survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
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The most expensive place to buy a seaside home
News House prices in some of the UK’s best seaside towns have doubled since 2012 - we reveal the most expensive and cheapest places to buy a seaside home.
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ESG robo platform Clim8 closes - what to do with your money if you invest with it
News Sustainable investing platform has closed its doors having launched in just 2019. We look at what forced the robo-adviser to pull the shutters down and what to do if you held investments there
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Halifax: House prices rise for the third month in a row
News Despite higher interest rates, Halifax says house prices are still rising in some parts of the country
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Zoopla: property prices going at discounts of up to £14k
News Zoopla’s latest house price index shows buyers are returning to the market, but sellers are having to accept discounts of up to £14,000 as the market re-prices
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Royal Mint: Gold boom likely as investors turn to physical gold
News Recent banking scares have encouraged investors to turn to gold to protect their portfolios from volatility. Should you be looking to buy more gold?
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Virgin Money launches new investment service
News Virgin Money has entered the investment market with a new investment product - we have all the details on what’s on offer (which includes bonus Virgin points) if it is any good and how it compares to other platforms.
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Investors flock to NS&I savings after SVB scare - should you follow this trend?
News Investors are increasingly pumping their cash into the safety-net of NS&I - lured by increased rates and the security of a government-backed savings account. Should you move your savings to NS&I?
