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Wonderwallets: UK set for £1 billion boost from Oasis reunion tour
Music fans are expected to Roll With It when it comes to spending their cash on Oasis this summer, which could be good news for the UK economy
By Marc Shoffman Published
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IHT receipts rose by almost an extra £100m in April – and the bills are only going up
Latest official figures show families paid £97 million more in inheritance tax than a year ago, as frozen thresholds mean higher bills
By Laura Miller Published
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UK house prices rose 6.4% over the past 12 months – will there be a property market surge?
The Land Registry house price index reveals the average property price reached £271,000 in March. Some experts think this could be a ‘new growth phase’
By Laura Miller Published
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Angela Rayner secret tax memo to Rachel Reeves: could these tax hikes become a reality?
As details emerge of a memo sent by Rayner to Reeves calling for a £4 billion tax raid on savers and investors, experts fear some of them might make an appearance in the Autumn Budget
By Ruth Emery Published
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The most popular UK small caps among investment trust managers
While unloved by some areas of the market, UK small caps have a deserved following among investment trust managers. Four companies in particular stand out among the sector’s experts.
By Dan McEvoy Published
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Working from home could boost your pension pot by £160k
There are a number of reasons why working from home can make sense, but for those looking to boost their pension, remote working could help you do just that, adding thousands to your retirement income.
By Laura Miller Published
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UK inflation jumps to 3.5%, hitting highest level in over a year
The headline rate of UK inflation jumped by more than expected to 3.5% in April, this morning's ONS report showed
By Katie Williams Last updated
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M&S results: cyber attack to cost £300 million in profit
M&S results, announced this morning, beat analyst expectations on revenue and earnings, but the cyber attack has decimated 2025/26 profit outlook
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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One million pensioners are now higher rate taxpayers and it's not just income tax to worry about
Rising state pension payments have pushed more people into higher tax brackets but this could also affect other areas of your finances
By Marc Shoffman Published
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HMRC slaps pensioners with record high surprise tax bills - do you owe the taxman money?
More than a million people face surprise tax bills by HMRC, including thousands of pensioners, as triple lock pushes more retirees into taxable income brackets
By Laura Miller Published
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Average earners now face £200,000 inheritance tax bill - how much will your estate owe?
‘Double whammy’ of inheritance tax changes means even the estates of those earning the average UK wage could face bills, not just the very wealthy
By Laura Miller Published
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Are the wealthy dodging more tax than previously thought?
A new report suggests tax non-compliance among the wealthy could be worse than previously imagined. Is an overly complex system partly to blame?
By Katie Williams Published
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Six out of 10 retirees who accessed a pension didn’t use Pension Wise - how does the guidance service work?
Many pension savers don’t bother using the free government-backed service Pension Wise. So, how does it work, and could it be useful for you?
By Ruth Emery Published
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UK-EU trade deal: Britain to get a £9bn boost to the economy by 2040
The government’s agreement with the EU follows on from separate deals with India and the United States. Will it breathe life into the UK economy?
By Katie Williams Published
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New buy-now, pay-later rules to come into force. How will they protect you?
Consumers are set to gain stronger rights and clearer information in line with other types of credit ending the ‘Wild West’ of unregulated borrowing
By Laura Miller Published
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Active ETFs gain nearly 70% in AUM
Investing in active ETFs is surging in popularity, as investors turn to the wrapper for transparency and liquidity
By Dan McEvoy Published
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Rightmove: UK asking prices hit record high but Britain enters buyers market
Rightmove's latest HPI report shows higher property taxes stifling the spring selling season meaning we're entering a buyers' market.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Inheritance tax reforms: government urged to rethink curbs on rural reliefs
MPs want the government to delay changes to inheritance rax reliefs for farmers
By Marc Shoffman Published
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City watchdog warning: wealthy savers hold too much cash
Damning FCA reports finds wealthy savers are holding £10,000 or more in cash, but should invest instead or risk stagnated returns.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Inheritance tax could be due on the average property in just 10 years
Rising house prices and frozen tax thresholds could mean inheritance tax is payable on the average home from 2035
By Laura Miller Published
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DWP identifies £450m of state pension underpayments – are you owed money?
News We have the latest details of the government's investigation into underpaid state pensions following admin errors.
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Chase cuts interest rate on boosted savings account to 4.5% – is it worth it?
Chase’s Boosted Saver rate has fallen following the Bank of England’s decision to cut interest rates. Is it still worth it, and who is eligible?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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225,000 savers cashed out their pension savings last year – what are the risks of a retirement raid?
Pension savers have more flexibility on how to access their retirement pot but there are risks if you make the wrong decision
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Burberry’s share price surges despite collapsing profits and job cuts announcement
Burberry’s share price has soared, despite collapsing profits and around 1,700 jobs potentially set to be cut, as markets assess the turnaround plan’s effectiveness
By Dan McEvoy Published
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Pension schemes pledge to ‘back British’ with £25 billion private markets investment
For pension savers, the commitment to invest in private assets could mean higher returns
By Laura Miller Published
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GTA 6 release date confirmed: Is it game on for the Take Two Interactive Software stock?
TTwo’s earnings report in February stated that GTA 6 will be released in autumn 2025, but it is now confirmed the game will officially launch in 2026. Gaming stocks suffered after the pandemic, but is now the time to cash in on what could be a gaming boom in 2026?
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Last updated
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Pension savers face running out of money just 11 years into retirement
There’s a stark difference between the retirement income pension savers want and the amount they are set to have saved
By Laura Miller Published
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Bond fund inflows crash but equity investors 'buy the dip' amid Trump tariffs
Investors have been reacting after Trump's tariffs rattled the stock market in April
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Thousands of energy customers get refund after overcharging error – how much could you be owed?
An Ofgem review has found 34,000 energy customers were mistakenly charged more than the price cap
By Marc Shoffman Published