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There can be a single premium when it comes to getting on the property ladder but Zoopla has identified parts of the UK that remain affordable if you aren’t coupled-up

By Marc Shoffman Published 12 February 26

The US-based activist investor looks set to offer Edinburgh Worldwide shareholders a chance to sell their shares at close to NAV if they vote through its proposals for the investment trust’s board

By Dan McEvoy Last updated 12 February 26

RICS members are becoming less negative about property sales and house prices. What does the latest data mean for the property market?

By Marc Shoffman Published 12 February 26

Valentine’s Day is a prime opportunity for scammers to con you out of money – but there are ways to avoid being ensnared.

By Sam Walker Last updated 11 February 26

Japan’s new prime minister Sanae Takaichi has won a landslide victory in a snap election, prompting optimism that her pro-growth agenda will benefit Japanese stocks

By Dan McEvoy Published 10 February 26

Google owner Alphabet is reported to be joining the rare century bond club

By Marc Shoffman Published 10 February 26

Being single may have plenty of benefits but it could leave you with a retirement shortfall. But even as a single person, there are things you can do to plug the gap before you stop working

By Marc Shoffman Last updated 10 February 26

The mixed-age couples rule was introduced in May 2019 to reserve pension credit for older households but a charity warns it is unfair

By Marc Shoffman Published 10 February 26

The cost of a TV licence fee is set to rise by over 3%, but there are ways to reduce the bill.

By Marc Shoffman Published 9 February 26

HMRC embarked on almost 4,000 probes into unpaid inheritance tax in the year to last April, new figures show, in an increasingly tough crackdown on families it thinks have tried to evade their full bill

By Laura Miller Published 8 February 26

While the average house price has topped £300k, regional disparities still remain, Halifax finds.

By Daniel Hilton Published 6 February 26

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) met today to decide UK interest rates, and voted to hold rates at their current level

By Dan McEvoy Last updated 5 February 26

It was another difficult year for fund inflows but there are signs that investors are returning to the financial markets

By Marc Shoffman Published 5 February 26

Gold price movements have been eye-catching over the past year. Should you put some gold in your pension?

By Dan McEvoy Published 3 February 26

Looming inheritance tax changes will limit how much pension wealth can be passed on but more people may be maxing out their loved ones’ JISA allowance instead

By Marc Shoffman Published 2 February 26

House price growth slowed in 2025 but the new year is showing more positive signs for the property market

By Marc Shoffman Published 2 February 26

More than 2.7 million historic Premium Bonds prizes are still waiting to be claimed, NS&I says

By Marc Shoffman Published 2 February 26

We look at the most and least popular banks and building societies as current account bank switches reach a record high. Is it worth moving your money?

By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated 30 January 26

Billpayers in England and Wales could have to pay up to £55 more per year for their water bills from this spring

By Sam Walker Last updated 30 January 26

Gold prices have made dramatic jumps early in 2026. Can gold keep rising, or is it becoming a victim of its own success?

By Dan McEvoy Published 29 January 26

Property prices across a number of coastal hotspots plunged in 2025 - which areas are most affected?

By Sam Walker Published 29 January 26

Santander will cut its network to just 305 branches following the closures

By Sam Walker Last updated 29 January 26

Lifetime ISA reform was an exciting announcement in the Autumn Budget. But launching a new ISA product which fails to address the frozen property price cap would be disappointing, says Jessica Sheldon

By Jessica Sheldon Published 29 January 26

Last year saw dividend growth continue to fall below pre-pandemic averages, against a backdrop of increasing share buybacks.

By Daniel Hilton Published 29 January 26

A consultation on a product replacing the Lifetime ISA is set to be launched this year, and the option to use it to save for retirement is expected to be axed in the shake-up

By Daniel Hilton Published 28 January 26

From bogus stamp duty refund claims to misleading the taxman about who owns a property, HMRC is increasing its scrutiny of stamp duty land tax reporting. Here’s how.

By Laura Miller Published 28 January 26

Middle-aged adults are often caught between caring for children or grandchildren and their elderly parents, leaving them taking time out of the workforce and facing a huge hit to wages while they are still trying to save for retirement. We look at the true cost of caring.

By Laura Miller Published 27 January 26