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Where are the wealthy investing their money?The number of wealthy households is growing. Can you make money like the rich?
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Tesla beats on earnings, but spending plans spook investorsElevated capex plans and delayed product rollouts took the gloss of Tesla’s earnings beat.
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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How to invest in crypto ETNs through an ISASince April, investors can only gain tax-free returns from a crypto ETN through an innovative finance ISA and the first product has now been launched.
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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The fund managers and asset classes favoured by investorsInvestors flocked to passive strategies in March. We reveal the most popular fund managers and asset classes.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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UK inflation live: how has Iran war impacted UK prices?Live coverage of the March UK inflation data release as the Iran war’s impact on prices becomes known.
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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Should you buy the luxury stocks dip?The conflict in the Middle East is putting luxury goods stocks under pressure. Should you buy the dip?
By Dan McEvoy Published
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Buy-to-let repossessions rise by 10% as landlords face ‘tough times’ ahead – what you can do nowLandlords face being financially squeezed over the coming months, but there are ways to protect your portfolio
By Sam Walker Published
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Full list of HMRC tax codes and what they mean – is yours correct?Tax codes convey vital information about how much you will pay HMRC in the current tax year. Here's how to check you've got the correct code.
By Jessica Sheldon Last updated
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What is the seven year inheritance tax rule and how does it help cut your bill?Families can lower their inheritance tax liability via the seven year rule. We explain how it works.
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Is NS&I’s new green savings bond worth it?NS&I has released a new issue of its green savings bond – but how does the interest rate compare to other products on the market?
By Sam Walker Published
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Marriage Allowance: are you missing out on £252 a year?News Married couples and civil partners could save up to £252 a year in tax by claiming the allowance - and receive a backdated lump-sum payment worth more than £1,000
By Sam Walker Last updated
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UK’s best and worst banks for current accounts revealed – the winners and losersMonzo has been crowned the UK’s best bank for customer satisfaction, but which current account provider sits at the bottom of the list and how does your bank compare?
By Sam Walker Last updated
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Growth downgrade for UK as Iran war expected to boost inflation and stop interest rate cuts, says IMFThe UK will be hit harder by the Iran war than any other country in the G7, new forecasts by the IMF show, as impacts are expected to linger into 2027.
By Daniel Hilton Published
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HMRC to start clawing back Winter Fuel Payments from certain pensioners – do you owe the taxman money?More than one million pensioners will see a change in their tax code from April as HMRC starts taking back Winter Fuel Payments from retirees with higher incomes
By Sam Walker Last updated
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Edinburgh Worldwide’s tender proposal defeated by SabaEdinburgh Worldwide’s board has finally lost a vote to activist investor Saba Capital. What does it mean for shareholders?
By Dan McEvoy Published
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Tens of thousands of unpaid carers affected by ‘unclear’ guidance to have debts cut or cancelledRoughly 25,000 unpaid carers who were overpaid Carer’s Allowance are expected to have their debts reduced, cancelled or refunded, under a government reassessment.
By Sam Walker Published
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Probate cases taking nearly two years to be granted soar 131% – ways to cut the waitDelays to probate are on the rise with experts warning of worse to come once pensions are subject to inheritance tax rules from next April. But there are ways to help your loved ones now.
By Laura Miller Published
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European ETF flows fall – should you invest?Flows into European ETFs slowed in March, but which sectors did see inflows?
By Dan McEvoy Published
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How much do you need to earn to afford the average rent?Rental growth is slowing and making rents more affordable for tenants, but how much do you need to earn to afford the average UK rent?
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Probate disputes jump 12% as inheritance fights increaseA thousand more applications to stop the probate process were lodged last year, as family fights over inheritances intensify.
By Laura Miller Published
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Rush to take pension lump sum early hits five year high over inheritance tax fearsThousands more 55 year olds took billions more from their pensions as soon as they could last year before the retirement pots become subject to inheritance tax from next April. We look at what to consider if you are cashing in.
By Laura Miller Published
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Halifax: House prices fall by 0.5% amid Middle East conflictProperty prices slumped between February and March as the knock-on effects from the US-Iran war started to hit the housing market, according to Halifax.
By Sam Walker Published
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What the Employment Rights Act means for your jobNew workplace reforms are set to give employees new rights to benefits and flexible working
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Interest rate on student loans to be capped at 6% for one year as inflation fears riseThe government is capping the interest rate on contentious Plan 2 student loans for the 2026/27 academic year in a bid to protect graduates from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East which could drive inflation higher
By Sam Walker Published
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NS&I reveals April's Premium Bonds jackpot winners – did you win?The winners of NS&I’s April Premium Bonds prize draw have been announced. Who won the £1 million jackpot?
By Daniel Hilton Published
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Government refuses to give families more time to pay inheritance tax on pensionsCalls to double the amount of time families have to pay inheritance tax when pensions are included from next April have been rejected by the government
By Laura Miller Last updated
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State pension entitlement gaps: Blow as National Insurance credit system delayed until April 2027A scheme to protect the state pension records of mothers affected by the introduction of the High Income Child Benefit Charge in 2013 has been delayed by a year.
By Laura Miller Published
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What are your options if Saba comes for your investment trust?Shareholders in investment trusts that are targeted by activist investors do have options, besides selling up. We explain what they are.
By Dan McEvoy Published
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Nationwide: The most affordable places for first-time buyers revealed – full listNationwide Building Society says affordability has improved for first-time buyers over the last year, and some areas are much more accessible for those trying to get on the property ladder.
By Sam Walker Published
