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FTSE turns 40 - these are the stocks that have stood the test of time
The FTSE has turned 40 today - we look at the stocks that still form part of the index and how it has changed
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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January 2024 Premium Bond winners- check now to see what you’ve won
If you’re a Premium Bond holder, you can check from today (3 January 2024) to see if you’ve bagged anything in January’s prize draw. Find out how to check if you’ve won
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Nationwide: House prices fell by 1.8% in 2023 – will they drop further this year?
News Nationwide’s latest house price index reveals how the property market performed in 2023
By Marc Shoffman Published
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January 2024 Premium Bond winners revealed - have you bagged the £1m jackpot?
Two Premium Bond holders have started the new year as millionaires. Find out if you’re one of them
By Vaishali Varu Published
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The 10 areas bucking the house price slump
News The housing market may have slowed this year but some areas have still recorded house price growth
By Marc Shoffman Published
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10 most affordable places to rent (and least) in England
As rent prices increase, it’s good to know where renters can get the best value. And which are the least affordable areas, to avoid.
By Nicole García Mérida Published
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The legacy of Henry Kissinger
Kissinger's death marks the end of a foreign policy era.
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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Zoopla: Property demand is returning to the housing market - is now the time to buy?
News High mortgage rates have deterred buyers from the property market for much of the year but there are signs of a seasonal recovery
By Marc Shoffman Published
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The MoneyWeek ETF portfolio review
News We’ve put together the MoneyWeek ETF portfolio to give investors a simple way to navigate uncertain markets. Here’s a summary of where we stand.
By Cris Sholto Heaton Last updated
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Inheritance tax receipts set for record breaking year after £400m rise
News Inheritance tax receipts could be set to surpass £7 billion - how to reduce your bill
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Revealed: the most expensive streets in the UK
Study highlights the streets where you may have to pay an average of £20 million in order to purchase a house.
By John Fitzsimons Published
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More than 1,000 savings accounts beat inflation - act now to bag the top rates
As inflation dropped again in November, more savings accounts now beat inflation- but you will need to act fast to bag inflation-busting rates before they disappear
By Vaishali Varu Published
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ONS ‒ house price falls accelerating
House prices dropped on both monthly and annual basis, according to government’s own house price data.
By John Fitzsimons Published
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A Christmas miracle? Inflation slows to 3.9%
News The rate of inflation has dropped again - does this mean an interest rate cut is coming?
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Will a Santa Rally provide festive cheer for investors this year?
News Equities often get a seasonal boost during December - will there be a Santa Rally in 2023?
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Average fixed savings rates show biggest fall since 2009
Top savings deals are disappearing from the savings market - you need to act fast to get the top rates
By Vaishali Varu Published
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The 10 most popular areas for buy-to-let rental demand in 2023
News Demand for rental properties remained high this year – but which areas were most popular?
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Eurozone’s stocks struggle
The eurozone is stagnating while US GDP soars.
By Alex Rankine Published
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Lithium goes from boom to bust
There are signs of an oversupply of lithium – the metal used for EV batteries.
By Alex Rankine Published
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Halifax: House prices to fall 4% in 2024
This year may have avoided a full-on property market crash, but the continued downward pressure on house prices will spill into 2024, with prices sliding or staying flat, both Halifax and Nationwide forecast
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published
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Number of people making extra national insurance payments surges
News More people are making voluntary national insurance payments to boost their state pension – could you be missing out?
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Warning for savers as interest rates remain frozen for the third time
Snap up the best savings rates quickly, as the third interest rate freeze could push rates down further
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Interest rates held at 5.25% again – is a cut coming?
News The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has held interest rates at 5.25% for the third consecutive meeting – what does it mean for your money?
By Marc Shoffman Published
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RICS: Property sales market is improving but house prices are still set to fall
News The latest data from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors shows sales may be recovering but house prices continue to struggle
By Marc Shoffman Published
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State pension triple lock should be scrapped, says IFS
The Institute for Fiscal Studies has called for the triple lock to be replaced, and says the state pension age should only rise when life expectancy rises. But would its suggestions work?
By Ruth Emery Published
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Foxtons: London rents continue to rise but there are signs of a slowdown
News The London lettings agent has recorded a dip in demand, which could push down rental returns for buy-to-let investors
By Marc Shoffman Published
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UK GDP: Economy falls unexpectedly
The UK economy shrank by 0.3% in October, due to high interest rates and bad weather. We look in detail at the reasons behind the fall, and what it means for interest rates next year.
By Ruth Emery Published
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Metro Bank cuts top one-year savings rate - what can you earn now when you fix?
Metro Bank’s top one-year fixed savings rate has fallen below 5.8%. Find out how much interest you can earn on your savings and why you need to act fast to bag the best rates.
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Two-thirds of savers don’t know how to switch to a “green pension”
Switching to a green pension can save emissions equal to 11 return flights from London to New York every year, claims a new report. But is it worth moving your money, and how do you do it?
By Ruth Emery Published