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Tesla shares fall after-hours, while Alphabet's gain on earnings beat
AI positivity drove Alphabet's shares to new heights, but Musk's "rough quarters" warning saw Tesla's share price slump
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More than half of over 65s live alone – here’s how to prepare for a solo retirement
Spending your mature years solo can mean more time to do the things you’ve always wanted, if you’ve planned ahead for the extra costs of single living
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NS&I raises interest rates on two savings accounts – how do they compare?
Savers will welcome a rise to NS&I’s fixed-term offerings after an interest cut on longer-dated bonds in early July. How do the increased rates compare to the rest of the market?
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The top UK dividend stocks as payouts come under pressure
Dividend payouts dropped in the second quarter due to exchange rate and economic pressures
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Spain travel rules clarified after insurance confusion
Rumours of fines for tourists without travel insurance in Spain have been quashed but it is still important to get cover
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What is driving car insurance premium hikes?
Claim costs rather than insurer profits that are pushing up car insurance premiums, the City watchdog finds
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Beware inheritance tax gifting rules – 220 families left with shock bills after error
Families can give away assets during their lifetime to reduce inheritance tax liabilities, but failing to meet gifting rules could trigger unexpected inheritance tax bills
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Inheritance tax bills exceed £500,000 for almost 10% of estates
Thousands of estates have had to pay a six figure inheritance tax bill – and the issue looks set to worsen.
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Fresh inheritance tax blow for business owners and farmers – could you need a new will?
Draft legislation has revealed a hoped for loophole in business and agricultural property reliefs has been closed tight
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Rents outpace mortgages with 21% rise over three years
Renters have seen a bigger increase in their monthly housing costs since 2022 than mortgaged homeowners, according to Zoopla
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Reeves’s capital gains tax changes ‘backfire’ as Treasury receipts fall sharply
Capital gains tax rates were increased in the 2024 Budget but fresh data suggests the policy is failing to boost government coffers. Could it put chancellor Rachel Reeves off a wealth tax?
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FTSE 100 passes 9,000. Can it stay there?
The UK stock market’s flagship index hit a new high this morning, but with investor confidence in the UK waning, will the FTSE 100 maintain its new highs?
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Government revives Pensions Commission to tackle retirement savings crisis
Almost half of working-age adults save nothing into a pension. We look at why tomorrow’s pensioners are on track to be poorer than today’s
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House prices rising fastest in areas with highest crime rates – where does your area rank?
Property prices are higher in safer areas but growing more slowly than in places benefiting from gentrification and buy-to-lets
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Water bills to rise 30% by 2030 and meters could become compulsory
A landmark report into the troubled water sector has recommended making water meters compulsory, strengthening environmental protections, and overhauling the regulator. But bills could rise.
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HMRC suspects the wealthy underpaid £343m in inheritance tax – how to avoid falling foul of the rules
‘Missing’ inheritance tax is expected to soar as the government aims to raise extra £2 billion through rule changes
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Rightmove: Average asking prices see biggest July slump in over 20 years
The average asking price of a property in the UK fell by 1.2% in July as summer sellers are embracing competitive pricing to attract buyers.
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16 year olds can vote in the next general election – can Labour win with teens?
Comment Should 16 and 17 year olds in England be voting in the next general election - and what could Labour do to be in with the kids, asks Kalpana Fitzpatrick
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St James’s Place confirms new fees – what it means for customers
The UK’s largest wealth manager is replacing its “opaque” and “complex” pricing structure. We explain the new charges, and when they will kick in
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UK inflation unexpectedly jumps to 3.6% in June
Inflation rose by more than expected to 3.6% in June, coming in above the Bank of England's forecast
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The investing fear: why cash ISA reforms are necessary
Reeves indicates cash ISA reforms are still on the horizon in her Mansion House speech as she makes the case for more savers to invest. Could cash ISA reforms make it easier for savers to switch?
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Mansion House speech: Reeves sets out to foster investing culture
At her annual Mansion House speech, chancellor Rachel Reeves vowed to cut back on regulatory red tape to boost growth, and get Brits investing in the stock market
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Rachel Reeves announces permanent 95% mortgage guarantee scheme
Mortgages offered through the scheme will mean first-time buyers and home movers can buy a home with a deposit of just 5%
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How the government’s latest leasehold reforms will help you
The government is currently seeking views on service charge transparency and replacing leasehold ownership with commonhold but a legal case could hold up reforms. Here is what you need to know
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The Treasury and the FCA want you to invest more – what the Leeds Reforms mean for your money
An overhaul of regulations and capital market rules by the Treasury and Financial Conduct Authority aim to boost retail investment. We explain what it means for you
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Will Rachel Reeves impose a £5,000 cash ISA limit?
The chancellor has delayed plans to cut the cash ISA limit, but the reform is still reportedly on the table. We look at why, and what it could mean for your savings.
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Reeves delays cash ISA reform, but savers are not out of the woods yet
The chancellor has reportedly delayed plans to cut the cash ISA limit, which were set to be announced at Mansion House on 15 July, and will take more time to consult with the industry
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Did you get the £100 Nationwide bonus? Here’s how to check
Nationwide finished paying its £100 Fairer Share bonus last week. We explain what to do if you didn’t get it but think you’re eligible
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Do you still have to file a tax return if you don’t owe any tax?
Even if you do not owe the taxman any money, failure to complete and submit your tax return could result in a penalty costing you up to £1,600.
