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Zoopla: UK property sales hit four-year high but will Budget dampen demand?
Confidence has returned to the property market but Zoopla warns that stamp duty changes could derail the recovery
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NatWest's shares jump 5% after the UK bank's profits soar
The rise comes after Rachel Reeves abandoned plans to sell the government’s remaining stake in NatWest to the public
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Rachel Reeves announces major change to fiscal rules to free up billions of pounds
The chancellor has confirmed she will change the UK’s fiscal rules in her Budget next week - but taxes are still set to rise
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Water bills set to rise by 21% a year – how to cut costs
Households could see their water bills soar by roughly 21% annually, but suppliers warn it’s not enough to address essential repairs.
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Nestlé is in trouble as it pushes prices up
Nestlé has pushed up prices for customers and now it's suffering the consequences, leaving a spotlight on its performance and shares
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A bull market on borrowed time
While the US enjoys a bull market, it may not last. Will the US rate cut push stock prices down?
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Lost pension pots reach £31 billion - how to find your old pensions
There are now an estimated 3.3 million lost pension pots, up from 2.8 million two years ago, according to the Pensions Policy Institute. We explain how to track down your old pensions
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Pensioners reclaim £44 million from HMRC – are you owed money?
Thousands of pensioners claim money back from HMRC after being overtaxed on their withdrawals. We explain how to avoid a shock bill and get a refund.
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Tax return deadline: act now to get your paper tax return in by 31 October
We explain who needs to complete a self-assessment tax return, common mistakes to avoid - and what to do if you miss the deadline
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Seven ways the Budget could hike inheritance tax or capital gains tax at death
Chancellor Rachel Reeves could target death taxes by raising IHT and/or levying CGT on inheritances. We look at some potential moves in the Autumn Budget
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Twenty 'finfluencers' questioned under caution by the UK regulator
The individuals were interviewed voluntarily using the Financial Conduct Authority’s criminal powers
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Number of ISA millionaires triples in three years
The number of people with £1 million in their ISAs has tripled in three years to reach 3,180. But could next week’s Budget put an end to future ISA millionaires?
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IMF upgrades UK growth forecasts ahead of Budget - here is what it means
The upgrade comes ahead of chancellor Rachel Reeves's first Budget on 30 October, where she intends to explain how she will further boost UK economic growth
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Inheritance tax receipts surge 10% in final figures before Autumn Budget
Inheritance tax receipts are on track for another record year. Should you act now to beat a potential Budget clampdown on IHT rules?
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NS&I to cut Premium Bond prize rate to 4.15%
The odds of winning a prize will fall to 22,000 to 1 for the December draw, while NS&I is also slashing the rates on other savings products. We have all the details
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Will central banks continue to cut interest rates?
Central banks shouldn’t rush to lower interest rates, but it seems likely that they will cut further than expected
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Nine million people fall victim to financial scams, says Citizens Advice
The charity says that around one in five people across the UK have been caught out by a finance scam in the past year - here is how to protect your money
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Uncertainty ahead of the Budget causes house price growth to stall, finds Rightmove
Property website Rightmove says asking prices increased by just 0.3% in October, well below the 1.3% average for the month
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How proposed buy now, pay later regulations will protect shoppers
The Treasury is consulting on new rules to protect people when using buy now, pay later schemes – here is how it could affect you
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Chinese economy: will the "bazooka" stimulus work?
The Chinese economy is relying on the "bazooka" stimulus to grow. Will it work or flop?
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HSBC returns to cost-cutting plan
HSBC is set to revamp its commercial banking division – but will it come at a cost?
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UK ranked as ninth-worst country for property investment
High taxes and rising transaction costs have put pressure on the UK's buy-to-let sector. Is the UK still profitable?
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Will European stocks bounce back?
European stocks have looked unattractive for some time – will they bounce back?
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Homeowners sitting on gains of £80,000 over the last 20 years
Data from Zoopla shows significant increases in UK property prices over the last two decades
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The rush for gold coins - investors rush to buy the gold metal as prices rise ahead of potential CGT changes
Gold prices hit a record high this week, but are investors also buying more to reduce their tax liabilities?
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Buying a house in a 'new town' is up to £50,000 cheaper, says Halifax
The average house price in a 'new town' is £300,656, compared with a UK average of £346,995
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More people are living to 100: here is what to do with your pension
The number of people living to 100 in the UK will increase by 200% – what does this mean for your pension?
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Will Labour cut the 25% pension tax-free cash in the Autumn Budget?
The chancellor is said to be considering reducing the maximum amount of tax-free cash that pension savers can take. Should you take your money now just in case?
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House price growth picks up pace with 2.8% annual rise
UK house prices have increased for six months in a row, according to official figures. But with mortgage rates starting to climb, and Labour’s first Budget fast approaching, could this dent buyers’ confidence?
