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Home insurance premiums hit record high - how to reduce building and contents cover
/personal-finance/insurance/home-insurance-premiums-record-high Home insurance premiums have risen by 36.1% - we reveal why the cost of cover is rising and how to cut your costs
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Zoopla: Rents have risen by 10% this year - but have they reached their peak?
News Rental growth is predicted to halve next year as affordability pressure limit what tenants are willing to pay
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Rightmove: Property asking prices drop by almost £7,000 in December
Competition among property sellers drives asking prices to fall more than usual in December
By Vaishali Varu Published
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BoE: Millions of mortgage borrowers will be hit with higher repayments next year
News Higher interest rates are yet to fully hit households and monthly mortgage repayments will rise between £200 and £1,000 – how much will your home loan go up by?
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Halifax: House prices rise for the second consecutive month
UK house prices rose again in November, suggesting a resilient property market amid economic turmoil in the past year- are we heading for a crash?
By Vaishali Varu Published
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10 vinyl records worth up to £10,000 - is one in your collection?
News Vinyl is experiencing a resurgence and collectors will pay up to £10,000 for some albums - is it time to dust off your old records?
By Marc Shoffman Published
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FCA: Banks are still short-changing savers
The latest FCA review finds that while public shaming has encouraged providers into offering better deals on savings, many of those with closed accounts are still being shortchanged.
By John Fitzsimons Published
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FCA sets new sustainability labels for green investment funds - what do they mean?
The FCA has unveiled its anti-greenwashing measures and labelling regime, affecting financial products like green investment funds and savings accounts. We explain how they work.
By Ruth Emery Published
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How to complain about your financial services provider
News The Financial Ombudsman Service is anticipating higher caseloads from mortgage borrowers and insurance customers next year - here is how to complain if you are unhappy with a financial product or service
By Marc Shoffman Published
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UK stock market opening times: when will the stock market close for Christmas?
News Here is everything you need to know about UK stock market opening times during the Christmas period of 2023.
By Rupert Hargreaves Last updated
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Lock in high yields on savings, before they disappear
As interest rates peak, time to lock in high yields on your savings, while they are still available.
By Ruth Jackson-Kirby Published
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December 2023 NS&I Premium Bond winners - check now to see what you’ve won
If you hold money in NS&I Premium Bonds, you can check from today (2 December) to see if you have won in the December prize draw. Here’s how to check.
By Vaishali Varu Published
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OpenAI – corporate drama unleashed
OpenAI, the firm behind ChatGPT, was in uproar as its boss was booted out, briefly snapped up by Microsoft and then brought back again.
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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UK millennials are worse off than previous generations
The evidence shows that millennials today are getting a raw deal. And, ultimately, that's a political choice.
By Simon Wilson Published
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SoftBank’s shares slump on quarterly loss
Japanese investment group SoftBank’s technology funds have struggled, not least because of an investment in WeWork.
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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Populist right takes Holland
The Dutch elections have wider political significance.
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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Nationwide: UK house prices creep up by 0.2% - are we heading for a rebound?
Nationwide’s latest house price index shows property prices inched up by 0.2% as demand warms up - will this trend go into 2024?
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published
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December 2023 NS&I Premium Bond winners revealed - have you won the jackpot?
Two Premium Bond holders are now millionaires as NS&I reveals December winners. Find out if you’re one of them
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to shut another 45 branches
Lloyds Banking Group, which includes Halifax and Bank of Scotland, is set to close a further 45 branches in 2024 - find out if a branch near you is closing.
By Vaishali Varu Published
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US stock trading app Robinhood launches in the UK
The low-cost trading platform has opened another waiting list for British investors - following two failed attempts to launch in this country - and is hoping to be fully operational next year.
By Ruth Emery Published
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New property listings rules: What should an estate agent be telling you?
News New guidance tells estate agents what must be included in property listings - here is how it affects buyers and sellers
By Marc Shoffman Published
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£500 million state pension underpayments identified - are you owed money?
News The DWP has so far identified £500m in state pension underpayments between January 2021 to October 2023. We explain how to check if you’ve been affected and how to claim your money back.
By Nicole García Mérida Last updated
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Pensioners to receive up to £600 in winter support - who is eligible and how to claim
Up to £600 in cost-of-living payments is starting to land in pensioners’ bank accounts. We explain who qualifies and what to do if you don’t receive the cash.
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Last posting dates for Christmas 2023
Make sure you don’t miss the last posting dates for Christmas to get your parcels and letters to their destination on time.
By Nicole García Mérida Last updated
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Amex Shop Small returns with free £5 cashback on spending
Amex is offering £5 cashback when you spend £15 plus at small shops, but the offer is only available for three days
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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Working parents will be entitled to 15 hours free childcare for two-year-olds from next year
The government has extended free childcare hours to working parents of two-year olds but it won’t be automatic so make sure you don’t miss out
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Fixed savings rates hit record high in October - act fast before they get pulled
New data shows fixed savings rates hit a record high in October- but they won’t stick around for long as we start to see rates sliding
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Contributions to Tax-Free Childcare accounts rise but many parents aren't using the scheme
News Fewer than 60% of open Tax-Free Childcare accounts are used - could you be missing out?
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Pensioners face “marriage allowance mayhem” due to rising state pension. Who will pay the unexpected tax bill?
Hundreds of thousands of pensioners - mainly wives - could get unexpected tax bills as a result of the frozen personal allowance and soaring state pension, according to former pensions minister Steve Webb.
By Ruth Emery Last updated