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King’s Speech 2024: Pension reforms, housebuilding and Great British Energy - here’s what has been announced
The King’s Speech sets out the new Labour government’s legislative agenda for the next parliament - from pensions and energy to housebuilding and leasehold reforms, here's what has been announced
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Inflation stays at 2% – when will interest rates fall?
UK inflation remained unchanged in June after hitting the Bank of England’s target in May. What does it mean for households, interest rates and the economy?
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Trump Media share price soars after assassination attempt
The jump reflects a sense that the shooting has increased Donald Trump's odds of winning the US presidential election
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Grocery inflation at lowest level in almost three years
Supermarket sales were strong this month, partly driven by a boost from the Euros, but grocery inflation continues to slow.
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UK stocks: Inflows jump 836% in the run-up to Labour election win
Broker Interactive Investor says net inflows into UK stocks jumped significantly in June
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The King’s Speech: what will be included?
Labour's legislative agenda will be set out in the King’s Speech. But when it will take place, and what policies are likely to be included?
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Banking complaints hit highest level in a decade
The number of customers unhappy with banking services has hit a 10-year high, according to the Financial Ombudsman Service
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Burberry ditches CEO and dividend amid sales slump - what it means for investors
The UK luxury brand expects to report an operating loss for the first half of this year
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ISAs: Calls mount for overhaul of rules to reignite UK stock market
Broker AJ Bell has written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves to urge for changes to ISAs
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French election: an unexpected win for the left-wing
The snap French election delivered a stalemate. What does this mean for the country's stability?
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Rightmove: UK asking prices drop as sellers try to tempt busy buyers from election and Euro 2024
News Property sellers are taking action to boost demand as buyers await interest rate cuts. Is now the time to buy?
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Water bills to soar by an average £19 a year over the next five years, Ofwat warns
New Ofwat proposals mean that water companies could receive £16 billion lower than expected, while consumers will see water bills rise by roughly £94 over the next five years
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Paramount merger: what does this mean for its shares?
The Paramount merger with Skydance Media will create a group worth $28 billion. But what will this mean for its stock?
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Indivior shares plunge as it's set to discontinue a key treatment
Indivior shares dip as its key treatments disappoint the market. What happens next?
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UK funds suffer worst outflows on record - here’s why
Since 2016, almost £55 billion has been withdrawn from UK equity funds by retail investors
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Property transactions taking longer to complete – how to speed-up your home sale or purchase
News It takes around 115 days for a property sale to reach exchange in England and Wales. We explain what is causing the backlog and how to clear it
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FCA makes sweeping changes to UK listing rules - this is what it means
The financial watchdog has set out the biggest set of stock market reforms in over 30 years
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Private school fees: the pros and cons of paying up front
The new Labour government plans to remove the VAT exemption and business rates relief for private schools
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General election 2024: who’s in the Labour cabinet?
A new Labour cabinet has been appointed by Keir Starmer after his party won the general election. Here’s the latest on who’s in it
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UK economy grew faster than expected in May
The latest economic growth data paints a promising picture, with GDP coming in higher than expected in May. What does it mean for interest rates?
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RICS: UK election result and interest rate cuts will get property market moving
News The return of political stability and hopes of a fall in the cost of borrowing could give the housing market a boost during the second half of the year - is now the time to buy?
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Millions lost in celebrity ad scams impersonating Elon Musk, Taylor Swift and others
Fraudsters impersonate high-profile figures in celebrity ad scams to steal money from victims. We explain how to stay safe
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Virgin Money offers mortgage borrowers up to £15,000 to go green – is the deal worth it?
News Homeowners and landlords are being offered cash to fund energy improvements on their property. We explain how the latest green mortgage works
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Landlord returns down 45% since the pandemic – is buy-to-let still worth it?
High mortgage rates have hit landlord profits. We explain if you can still make money out of a buy-to-let portfolio
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Labour restores housebuilding targets - how easy is it to build 1.5 million homes?
News Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed a planning overhaul to boost housing supply. We explain the key challenges the government faces to get Britain building
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Number of low-deposit mortgages hits two-year high - what are your options?
The availability of mortgage deals for those with a 5% deposit has risen in recent years. We look at the options for first-time buyers.
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What Labour's general election win could mean for the property market
News From first-time buyer support to scrapping ‘no-fault eviction,’ we reveal the new Labour government’s key housing policies
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What does the Labour election win mean for your money? Key manifesto points after landslide
News The Labour election win was not as large as some polls had predicted. But the new government’s majority will mean it can enact significant changes.
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Halifax: UK house prices miss spring bounce amid high mortgage rates
News The latest Halifax House Price Index shows the property market remained flat in June - will the general election result boost the market?
