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Pension savers could get £6,000 boost under ‘megafunds’ plans, government says
Reforms are underway to get workplace pension schemes investing more in the UK
By Laura Miller Published
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Trump tariffs challenged by US court
The legal basis underpinning Trump’s tariffs has been deemed unlawful by the US Court of International Trade. How have markets responded?
By Dan McEvoy Published
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Nationwide launches 5% savings account – who is eligible?
Nationwide’s new fixed rate savings account leads the market in terms of interest rates for 18-month fixed rate bonds. Are you eligible?
By Daniel Hilton Published
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Shein shifts IPO focus to Hong Kong
The development piles fresh pressure on London’s beleaguered stock market, which many had hoped would be boosted by Shein’s IPO
By Dan McEvoy Published
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Scientists turn lead into gold – could it wreck the yellow metal's price?
Medieval alchemists have been vindicated after scientists turned lead into gold, but the results aren’t going to crash the gold price any time soon
By Dan McEvoy Published
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Rural homes beat urban properties for price growth – where are house prices soaring?
We look at the top-performing rural local authorities for house price growth
By Laura Miller Published
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Estates without a will hit five-year high – as two in five Brits prepared to go to court over inheritance
Figures from the Ministry of Justice show the number of probate disputes is rising steadily.
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Santander axes 1% cashback on spending for Edge account customers
Santander will stop awarding cashback on everyday spending for its Edge customers, limiting cashback to just bills
By Daniel Hilton Published
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IMF suggests “refinements” to Rachel Reeves’s fiscal rules
The IMF has upgraded the UK’s growth forecast but wants Reeves to refine her fiscal rules to avoid unnecessary spending cuts or tax rises
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Zoopla: Busiest home buying May since 2021, but property asking prices slide
Buyers return to the market after the end of higher stamp duty thresholds and post-Easter lulls, but average sales are £16,000 below asking price
By Laura Miller Published
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Fraudsters steal £144 million in investment fraud – despite fall in cases
The amount of money stolen in investment fraud surged in 2024 – despite the total number of investment fraud cases falling
By Daniel Hilton Published
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Workplace pension salary sacrifice schemes could be under threat as HMRC explores options
HMRC has published research which looks at hypothetical cuts to salary sacrifice for workplace pensions
By Laura Miller Published
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A rebound in UK's commercial property – should you invest?
UK commercial property's three-year bear market finally appears to be over, says Max King
By Max King Published
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New Ofgem energy price cap shows prices will fall 7% in July
Gas and electricity bills are set to fall from 1 July by 7% under the latest energy price cap. We have all the details on what you will pay and whether prices are expected to fall further
By Daniel Hilton Published
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State pension errors for mothers - thousands of cases remain unreviewed with underpayments exceeding £500 million
The DWP has made little progress reviewing state pension errors affecting mothers - with only 0.25% of the 194,000 cases looked at. Could you be owed money?
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Last updated
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Ofcom ranks the worst and best companies for broadband and phone services
Broadband and mobile phone costs were part of the ‘awful April’ bill hikes - but are you getting the most for your money? Ofcom has released its list of the worst and best companies for broadband and mobile phone customer services
By Laura Miller Published
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Wonderwallets: UK set for £1 billion boost from Oasis reunion tour
Music fans are expected to Roll With It when it comes to spending their cash on Oasis this summer, which could be good news for the UK economy
By Marc Shoffman Published
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IHT receipts rose by almost an extra £100m in April – and the bills are only going up
Latest official figures show families paid £97 million more in inheritance tax than a year ago, as frozen thresholds mean higher bills
By Laura Miller Published
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UK house prices rose 6.4% over the past 12 months – will there be a property market surge?
The Land Registry house price index reveals the average property price reached £271,000 in March. Some experts think this could be a ‘new growth phase’
By Laura Miller Published
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Angela Rayner secret tax memo to Rachel Reeves: could these tax hikes become a reality?
As details emerge of a memo sent by Rayner to Reeves calling for a £4 billion tax raid on savers and investors, experts fear some of them might make an appearance in the Autumn Budget
By Ruth Emery Published
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The most popular UK small caps among investment trust managers
While unloved by some areas of the market, UK small caps have a deserved following among investment trust managers. Four companies in particular stand out among the sector’s experts.
By Dan McEvoy Published
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Working from home could boost your pension pot by £160k
There are a number of reasons why working from home can make sense, but for those looking to boost their pension, remote working could help you do just that, adding thousands to your retirement income.
By Laura Miller Published
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UK inflation jumps to 3.5%, hitting highest level in over a year
The headline rate of UK inflation jumped by more than expected to 3.5% in April, this morning's ONS report showed
By Katie Williams Last updated
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M&S results: cyber attack to cost £300 million in profit
M&S results, announced this morning, beat analyst expectations on revenue and earnings, but the cyber attack has decimated 2025/26 profit outlook
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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One million pensioners are now higher rate taxpayers and it's not just income tax to worry about
Rising state pension payments have pushed more people into higher tax brackets but this could also affect other areas of your finances
By Marc Shoffman Published
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HMRC slaps pensioners with record high surprise tax bills - do you owe the taxman money?
More than a million people face surprise tax bills by HMRC, including thousands of pensioners, as triple lock pushes more retirees into taxable income brackets
By Laura Miller Published
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Average earners now face £200,000 inheritance tax bill - how much will your estate owe?
‘Double whammy’ of inheritance tax changes means even the estates of those earning the average UK wage could face bills, not just the very wealthy
By Laura Miller Published
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Are the wealthy dodging more tax than previously thought?
A new report suggests tax non-compliance among the wealthy could be worse than previously imagined. Is an overly complex system partly to blame?
By Katie Williams Published
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Six out of 10 retirees who accessed a pension didn’t use Pension Wise - how does the guidance service work?
Many pension savers don’t bother using the free government-backed service Pension Wise. So, how does it work, and could it be useful for you?
By Ruth Emery Published