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HMRC stamp duty crackdown sees probes of property deals jump 88% – what to watch out forFrom 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.
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‘Sandwich generation’ carers losing £6,000 a year to support elderly relativesMiddle-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.
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Ground rents to be capped at £250 a year – what does it mean for you?The government has published draft legislation which would see ground rents capped at £250 per year for leaseholders. We examine what it means for homeowners and the housing market.
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NS&I cuts interest rates on two easy-access savings accounts – are they still worth it?NS&I is to make further rate cuts on its savings accounts, just weeks after launching less attractive rates on fixed-term British Savings Bonds
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Should you sell your US stocks?The turbulent events of 2025 and early 2026 have dealt a blow to the concept of US exceptionalism, but the US stock market is still going strong
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Hargreaves Lansdown shakes up fees in biggest change in 10 years – what does it mean for you?Hargreaves Lansdown is lowering its headline fee from 0.45% to 0.35% – but not everyone will be happy with the new fee structure, it’s been suggested.
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Self-assessment taxpayers overpaid £8.9 billion last year – could you be owed money?Millions of taxpayers are paying too much income tax when they file their self-assessment returns, new figures show. Here’s how to avoid overpaying, and the ways to reclaim what you’re owed.
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The best 0% balance transfer credit cardsCredit cards If you have credit card debt, 0% balance transfer credit cards can save you thousands and reduce your total cost of borrowing. We list the top deals available
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How much first-time buyers need to get onto the property ladderThe typical UK first-time buyer will need to to save for around six years to reach a 10% deposit, according to Nationwide. But how much do you need to achieve the dream of getting onto the property ladder?
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UK inflation live: Inflation rose to 3.4% in DecemberThe UK's Consumer Price Index (CPI) measure of inflation rose by 3.4% in the 12 months to December, in part due to rising airfare and tobacco prices
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Netflix shares fall as guidance disappointsDespite an earnings beat, shares in Netflix fell overnight as the company’s margin outlook fell short of expectations
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Edinburgh Worldwide shareholders reject Saba proposalsToday’s requisitioned general meeting of Edinburgh Worldwide shareholders has ended in another defeat for activist investor Saba Capital management
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Taxpayers urged to fight automated HMRC penalties as 20,000 win on appealHMRC loses more than 60% of cases when taxpayers appeal an automated penalty it has imposed, new figures show.
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More than five million taxpayers overpay with wrong tax codes – how to check yours is rightHMRC overcharged taxpayers £3.5 billion in income tax the latest data shows, with tax coding errors largely to blame. Accountants say it is “essential” people check their tax codes to avoid being hit with higher bills.
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Rightmove: Biggest January rise in property asking prices in 25 yearsThe traditional Boxing Day bounce and post-Budget positivity combined to create a 2.8% jump in property asking prices, data suggests
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Five ‘bear traps’ to look out for this bonus season – and four ways to lessen the blowMarch is the peak month for bonuses, but it can lead to tax and pension issues. We look at four ways to protect your hard-earned money.
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Saba pursues more closed-ended fundsActivist investor Saba Capital Management could move against more UK closed-ended funds. Some trusts are taking pre-emptive action.
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Nationwide to cut interest rates on 37 savings accountsNationwide Building Society is slashing interest rates following the Bank of England’s decision to lower the base rate in December
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Taiwan Semiconductor shares jump on AI outlookTSMC, Nvidia’s key supplier, has beaten on earnings and poured cold water on talk of an AI bubble
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Zoopla: Number of homes on sale at eight-year peak – but demand lagging behind 2025The average number of homes listed for sale per estate agent at the start of the year breached 30, property portal Zoopla said
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Two million taxpayers to be hit by £100k tax trap by 2026/27Frozen thresholds mean more people than ever are set to pay an effective income tax rate of 60% as their earnings increase beyond £100,000. We look at why, as well as how you can avoid being caught in the trap.
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RICS: Seller confidence hits new high but buyers are yet to return to the property marketThe latest Residential Market Survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) shows there are signs that confidence is slowly returning to the housing market
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'Lockdown wills’ at increased risk of legal challengePressures caused by the pandemic led some people to rush their wills. Now, lawyers are saying problems are surfacing that could make them invalid
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Gilt yields fall to lowest level since 2024The cost of government borrowing is falling. A new bond issuing strategy could be helping bring gilt yields down.
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How the mansion tax could affect you even if your home is valued below £2 millionThe mansion tax will apply to homes worth above £2 million from April 2028 but even lower-value properties could be looked at, MPs have been told.
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Revealed: The 10 UK locations which could see the biggest house price growth in 2026Scotland leads the way for house price growth in 2026 according to Zoopla, but what regions will do the best in 2026?
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Could pensions inheritance tax rule change create a liquidity crisis for Sipp holders?Pension inheritance tax rule changes from April 2027 could create a liquidity crisis for some self-invested personal pensions (Sipps) holding commercial property. We reveal what you can do to mitigate the impact.
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FTSE 100 hits new highs above 10,000The UK stock market’s flagship index, the FTSE 100, is at record highs as investors seek out defensive positions and rotate away from the US
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Do you still have to file a tax return if you don’t owe any tax?Even if you do not owe the taxman any money, failure to complete and submit your tax return could result in a penalty costing you up to £1,600.
