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Fuel duty may rise in October Budget - what does this mean for petrol prices?
News Prime Minister Keir Starmer has refused to rule out ending the fuel duty freeze. We explain what this means for motorists
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Half a million pensioners still lumbered with a mortgage in retirement
Half a million pensioners are still paying off their mortgage in retirement, while more older borrowers are taking out home loans. Will your pension cover the costs?
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Zoopla: House prices are rising but it’s still a buyer’s market
The latest house price data from Zoopla paints a rosier picture for the housing market, but sellers shouldn’t get carried away when pricing their property
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Parents face 5% premium on properties near top primary schools
Figures show that parents are paying an extra £21,215 to buy a home in their preferred catchment area - and the private school fees hike could increase the premium further
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The best 0% balance transfer credit cards – August 2024
Credit cards These 0% balance transfer credit cards offer some of the best deals on the market today
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Ukraine invades Russia – what are the political implications?
Ukraine's surprise invasion into Kursk could change the course of the war politically
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Nvidia to unveil much-anticipated results – what can you expect?
Nvidia is set to deliver its quarterly results tomorrow, 28 August. After a disappointing earnings season for Big Tech so far, investors will be watching the AI stock closely
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Energy price cap hike coming amid ‘volatile’ wholesale market
News The Ofgem energy price cap will rise in October, with experts blaming geopolitical tensions for the change. Here's what it means for your gas and electricity bills.
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Indonesia’s new $30 billion capital city is hit by 'delays'
What is causing the delays in Indonesia’s new capital city and when will it be complete?
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Credit card providers slash 0% balance transfer deals
Customers face a double whammy of record-high APRs and shorter 0% balance transfer periods. We look at what’s going on in the credit card market
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Beijing targets the boom in bonds
Stocks and property in Beijing have disappointed, but bonds are performing well
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Thousands of state pension underpayment letters left unanswered – are you sitting on a ‘pensions goldmine?’
News The government is waiting for replies from thousands of people whose relatives may have been underpaid their state pension. Are you owed money?
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Zoopla: UK rental growth hits three-year low - where can landlords still secure decent buy-to-let returns?
News Demand for rental homes has fallen as buying a home becomes cheaper. Here are the parts of the UK where landlords are securing higher returns
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Warning over packaged bank accounts as fees soar by 15%
Banks have started to hike the fees for packaged bank accounts by as much as 15% – are they still worth it?
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Inheritance tax receipts rise again as rumours persist about Budget changes
Inheritance tax raised £2.8 billion during April to July 2024, which is £0.2 billion higher than the same period last year. Will the chancellor target the tax in her Budget?
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Savings rates are dropping but cash ISA returns are on the rise - where should you put your money?
News Savings providers are responding to interest rate cuts with their own reductions but it may be worth putting money into high-paying cash ISAs before they disappear
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King Charles £1 enters circulation - how to spot valuable coins
News Millions of King Charles £1 coins have been released, but you could have more valuable currency in your spare change
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Mortgage rates for holiday lets drop as tax burden is set to rise
News More buy-to-let tax perks are being removed even as the cost of borrowing drops – is it worth investing in furnished holiday lets?
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UK’s best and worst banks for current accounts revealed – the winners and losers
CMA crowns Monzo as the UK’s best bank for customer satisfaction. But which current account provider sits at the bottom of the list and how does your bank compare?
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Asking prices drop, but Rightmove says housing market is set for a busy autumn
Data from Rightmove shows asking prices took a summer dip but the property site says the market is set for a busy period after interest rate cut.
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Bad dogs: hundreds of investment funds are underperforming their benchmark – is it time to sell?
News Investors without exposure to technology or energy stocks are lagging behind. We reveal the worst-performing investment funds.
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NS&I’s fixed bond customers could bag 5.15% saver – are you eligible?
If you hold a fixed bond with NS&I, you could earn 5.15% on your savings. Do you qualify for the rate and how do you get it?
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High-street scores from summer of sport as retail sales rise
News Official data shows retail sales rose 0.5% in July as sports fans flocked to the shops
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Wizz Air launches new unlimited flights deal – is it a good offer?
Wizz Air has launched a new All You Can Fly membership, offering unlimited flights at a yearly fixed rate. But is it worth having?
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Junior ISA wealth boom: number of kids with more than £100,000 trebles in a year
There are almost 2,000 junior ISAs worth more than £100,000, with some lucky children boasting nest eggs of more than £750,000. We look at how to turbo-charge your child’s savings
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UK economy expands with 0.6% GDP growth in second quarter
The UK economy has continued its recovery from the recession at the end of last year. What does it mean for interest rates?
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How downsizing can boost your retirement and the property market
News Research suggests older homeowners could release substantial cash sums by selling their family home and downsizing to a smaller property
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Rare King Charles banknotes fetch nearly £1M in auction
An auction of rare banknotes featuring King Charles has raised £914,127 for 10 different charities.
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ONS: UK house price growth remains at 14-month high - is now the time to buy?
News Official data shows house price growth remained at 2.7% ahead of the general election in June and was up just 0.5% on a monthly basis
