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NS&I cuts Premium Bond prize fund rate to 4%
NS&I will reduce the Premium Bond rate from 4.15% to 4% in January, while also cutting the rates on other savings accounts. Are Premium Bonds still worth it?
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Self-assessment tax scam warnings raised ahead of tax return deadline
Self-assessment tax scams are on the rise according to HMRC. We look at the common scams and how to safeguard yourself
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Shop price inflation jumps for first time in 17 months - here is what is means for interest rates
Shop prices are now 0.6% cheaper than a year ago, but have risen from October’s 0.8%
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Pension vs property: which option provides the best income for your retirement?
News With the cost of a comfortable retirement on the rise, future retirees need to weigh up which strategy offers the best returns. But is a pension a better bet than property?
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FCA announces UK crypto regulation roadmap
The regulator has detailed plans to make crypto a fully regulated asset class by 2026, as data shows jump in ownership
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NatWest sell-off moves closer as the government offloads more shares
The UK Treasury's stake in NatWest has fallen to below 11% - here is what it means for the share price
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Vaccine maker shares slump after Trump picks RFK Jr as next US health secretary
Drugmakers' shares slumped after RFK Jr, a vaccine sceptic, was appointed as the next US Health Secretary. How will this affect drug companies?
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Brazil booms – but why do investors remain wary?
Brazil is booming, but you wouldn’t think so from looking at the stock market. What's behind the market paranoia?
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Wall Street enjoys a Trump sugar rush – will it crash?
Wall Street investors could be repeating the mistakes they made in Trump's first term, when “Trump trades” enjoyed a short pop and then underperformed
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Energy bills to rise by 1.2% in January 2025
Energy bills are set to rise 1.2% in the New Year when the latest energy price cap comes into play, Ofgem has confirmed
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Will the Bitcoin price hit $100,000?
With Bitcoin prices trading just below $100,000, we explore whether the cryptocurrency can hit the milestone.
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Inheritance tax receipts jump 11% even before Autumn Budget overhaul
Official figures show inheritance tax receipts are rising even before the chancellor’s changes to reliefs
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Nvidia earnings: how did the microchip maker perform in the third quarter?
Nvidia’s earnings doubled year-on-year, but shares fell in after-hours trading. We explore why.
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German chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition collapses – what went wrong?
EU Economy After Olaf Scholz fired a key minister, Germany's coalition has collapsed. But political turmoil in the country couldn’t have come at a worse time
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House prices rise 2.9% – will the recovery continue?
House prices grew by 2.9% on an annual basis in September. Will Budget policies and ‘higher-for-longer’ rates dent the recovery?
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Inheritance tax: will you pay more after the Autumn Budget?
The government is already collecting a record amount of inheritance tax. Will changes in the Autumn Budget send death duties even higher?
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M&S and Tesco among those warning of a £7bn Budget hit
Seventy-nine UK retailers have written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves about possible price rises and job cuts - here is what it means
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50,000 power of attorney applications rejected – how to avoid common mistakes
A freedom of information request shows that thousands of lasting power of attorney (LPA) applications are rejected due to errors. We explain how to avoid mistakes and reveal tips to make the process as straightforward as possible
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Collectable investments: 10 vinyls worth up to £10,000 as Oasis tour drives record resurgence - is one in your collection?
News Vinyl is experiencing a resurgence and collectors will pay up to £10,000 for some albums - is it time to dust off your old records?
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Rightmove: Autumn Budget pushed down asking prices but values will rise in 2025
Asking prices dipped by more than usual in October amid fears of tax rises
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Mansion House speech: Rachel Reeves to create “pension megafunds” to boost UK growth
The chancellor used her maiden Mansion House speech to unveil what she calls the "biggest pension reform in decades". How will her plans affect your retirement savings?
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Number of ISA millionaires jumps to 4,850
The number of ISA millionaires has surged to more than 4,000 - what does it take to hit the seven-figure sum?
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Most affordable towns to buy a home in the UK
Zoopla research reveals parts of the UK where house price-to-earnings ratios are better for buyer budgets
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RICS: Property sales rise as interest rates fall and stamp duty hike looms
Estate agents are feeling bullish about the market, with house prices forecast to rise over the next three months. But difficulties continue to mount for renters
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Pensioners to pay “retirement tax” within three years, according to state pension forecasts
The state pension is set to reach £12,592 by 2027, meaning it will exceed the tax-free personal allowance. We look at the latest forecasts, and how frozen tax thresholds affect retirees
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DCC: a top-notch company going cheap
DCC has a stellar long-term record and promising prospects. It has been unfairly marked down
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Gender pensions gap to take 20 years to fix unless ‘decisive action taken’
Scottish Widows finds that - based on current projections - it will take until 2045 to bridge the gender pensions gap
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Chase to cut savings rate after base rate reduction – is it still a best-buy?
Chase’s popular saver is linked to the base rate, meaning its rate will come down this week after the Bank of England’s recent move. Is it still a best-buy account?
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Metro Bank fined £16.7 million for financial crime failings
The Financial Conduct Authority issued a penalty to Metro Bank after its systems failed to spot potentially suspicious customer accounts
