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Bitcoin price hits $100,000 – should you buy into the crypto boom?
Crossing the $100,000 threshold is a landmark moment for the Bitcoin price, but is this high-risk asset a fool’s gold?
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Nationwide hikes FlexPlus current account fee by £5 a month – is it worth it?
Nationwide’s FlexPlus current account is a favourite with customers, but it’s worth checking whether you are taking advantage of the perks after the monthly fee went from £13 to £18
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Santander launches online pension that offers up to £1,000 cashback
Santander's self-invested personal pension offers customers cashback of up to £1,000 if they invest before 25 April next year - here is everything you need to know
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Shein’s London IPO could go ahead, despite forced labour concerns
The chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority suggests that alleged human rights breaches aren’t a reason to block Shein’s proposed London IPO
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Elon Musk's $56bn Tesla pay deal rebuffed again by US judge
It is the second time Musk's pay deal has been rejected, with judge Kathaleen McCormick upholding her previous January decision
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NS&I slashes rate on British Savings Bonds – are they worth it?
The latest announcement from NS&I follows hot on the heels of a reduction to the Premium Bond prize rate
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NatWest boss says a return to full private ownership expected next year
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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Zoopla: could a good local pub increase your house price?
Research from Zoopla shows that the local pub influenced a quarter of homeowners’ decision to buy. Could your local pub increase your house price?
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Mortgage warning: Surge in “ultra-long” home loans that run past state pension age even as rates are falling
One million homeowners have taken out mortgages that they will still be paying off in retirement even as rates drop. We take a close look at the figures - plus, how to make your mortgage more affordable.
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Nationwide: UK house prices rise at fastest rate in two years
According to data from Nationwide, house prices jumped by 3.7% year-on-year last month, up from 2.4% in October
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Russian rouble hits two-year low against the dollar
New US sanctions have plunged the rouble to its lowest level since 2022. Why are investors spooked and how will this affect Putin's economy?
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Premium Bond winners – who won the December £1 million jackpot?
NS&I has unveiled December’s Premium Bond winners. Who bagged the jackpot and what other prizes are on offer?
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4Imprint makes a strong impression – should you buy?
4Imprint, a specialist in marketing promotional products, is the leader in a fragmented field
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Zoopla: housing market returns to growth
Zoopla expects property market activity to surge in 2025 as its latest house price index shows a return to growth for the wider housing market in the UK
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Unite union takes legal action over Winter Fuel Payment cut
The union has applied to the High Court for a judicial review of the government’s decision to cut the Winter Fuel Payment for all but the poorest pensioners
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Halifax: Homebuying affordability improves but challenges remain
Halifax says buying a home has become slightly more affordable due to strong wage growth and easing interest rates. We reveal the most and least affordable areas
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ScottishPower launches half-price electricity at weekends
News ScottishPower is offering 50% off electricity at weekends, which could slash hundreds off your bill. We look at who can get it and how to apply
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Three bargain investment trusts to add to your portfolio
These three investment trusts are bargains compared to their net asset value (NAV), but one fund analyst thinks the deep discounts are unwarranted.
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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.
