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£126 million in Premium Bonds prizes sitting unclaimed – could some of it be yours?Every month, NS&I distributes millions of cash prizes to Premium Bonds holders, but some go unclaimed. Here's how to find out if you have ever won anything.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Santander launches £240 switching deal – who is eligible?Santander has launched a new market-leading bank switching deal. We look at who is eligible and how to get the free cash.
By Oojal Dhanjal Published
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Four gold ETFs for simple exposureNews Gold ETFs offer an accessible way to protect portfolios during periods of market turbulence. Here are four gold ETFs to consider buying.
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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Premium Bonds September jackpot winners revealed – who won £1 million?Two Premium Bonds holders have won the top prize in September while nearly 100 will be awarded £100,000.
By Sam Walker Published
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The commuter hotspots where asking prices are rising the fastest – and where they’re fallingAffordable commuter locations around two northern cities have seen strong house price growth.
By Daniel Hilton Published
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Thousands more people dragged into dividend tax net – how to protect your investmentsTens of thousands are being dragged into paying dividend tax thanks to a reduced allowance – but there are ways to shield yours from the taxman.
By Sam Walker Published
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One million people in line for a tax top-up from HMRC - are you one of them?Around one million people who missed out on pension tax relief are in line for a top-up – but a former pensions minister is warning people could miss out on the payments.
By Sam Walker Published
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Nvidia’s results beat expectations againShares in Nvidia rose by more than 7% overnight following another set of blockbuster results from the world’s leading designer of AI hardware.
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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Nationwide boosts rates on fixed savings accounts and ISAs again – how do they compare?Nationwide Building Society has upped the rates on some of its fixed rate savings accounts and cash ISAs.
By Sam Walker Published
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Does your family face a triple tax blow after inheritance tax changes? How to limit the impactUnused pensions will fall under the scope of inheritance tax from April 2027 – and it could see some families left with sizeable tax bills.
By Sam Walker Published
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Could a pay rise reduce your tax allowances? How to cut your income tax bill insteadMany people fear a pay rise will mean missing out on valuable tax benefits but there are steps you can take to earn more without losing out financially.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Is value investing over?The rise of passive indices and the tech boom have left value investors struggling to keep up – but does that mean value investing is no longer relevant?
By Dan McEvoy Published
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Was Scott Bessent's intervention in Japan effective?US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent is caught in a standoff with currency traders after intervention in Japan
By Alex Rankine Published
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Inheritance tax receipts continue to rise – can you reduce your bill?Increasing asset values and frozen tax thresholds mean that inheritance tax receipts are on the rise.
By Sam Walker Last updated
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Have European stocks turned a corner?Investors were feeling deeply bearish about Europe earlier this year, but the continent's corporations remain resilient.
By Alex Rankine Published
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Investors warned against mini bonds after latest collapseThe Financial Conduct Authority has warned that retail investors are still coming across the risky products despite a marketing ban
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Plug-in solar panels to hit supermarket shelves – will they save you money?Supermarkets and hardware stores can sell plug-in solar panels from 27 August. We examine how much of a difference they could make to your energy bill.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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UK inflation rises to 2.9%The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released its latest UK inflation data, covering July.
By Sam Walker Last updated
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How the new First Time Buyer ISA would work – and what it would mean for Lifetime ISA saversThe government has revealed plans for its new Lifetime ISA-style product aimed solely at first-time buyers.
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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NS&I to boost Premium Bonds prize fund rate – 12 more £100,000 prizes will be up for grabsNS&I is increasing its Premium Bonds prize fund rate and odds of winning from September, while boosting interest rates on 10 savings accounts from today.
By Sam Walker Published
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UK’s best and worst banks for current accounts revealedMonzo has once again been crowned the UK’s best bank for customer satisfaction. Which current account provider sits at the bottom of the list and how does your bank compare?
By Sam Walker Last updated
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Nationwide boost rates on fixed savings accounts and ISAs – are they a good home for your cash?Nationwide has hiked interest rates on several fixed term savings accounts to as high as 4.7%. Are they a good home for your cash?
By Daniel Hilton Published
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Water bills set to rise again for millions of householdsOfwat the regulator has provisionally approved a £3.4 billion package to improve the network – but many households will have to cough up more before 2030.
By Sam Walker Published
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Are investment trusts falling out of favour?Investors appear to be abandoning investment trusts in favour of ‘simpler’ and often cheaper alternatives.
By Dan McEvoy Published
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How writing a life insurance into trust can lower an inheritance tax bill – and why it should be structured correctlyMore families may be looking for ways to lower inheritance tax bills ahead of rule changes affecting most unused pensions from April 2027. Writing life insurance policies into trust is one such method.
By Sam Walker Last updated
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Thousands of households near pylons to get £250 a year off energy bills – could you be eligible?Households living within 500 metres of new and upgraded energy infrastructure are set to get a discount on their energy bills from 2027.
By Sam Walker Published
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Pension tax refunds: how to get your money back if you have been overchargedThousands of retirees recovered more than £50 million in overpaid tax from flexible pension withdrawals in the second quarter of 2026. Are you due a pension tax refund?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Which ETFs are attracting the most investment?Despite rising market volatility, equity ETFs continued to be popular picks with investors last month. Which ETFs and sectors saw the biggest inflows?
By Dan McEvoy Published
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Fund flows soared in June but investors remain cautiousNorth American funds ended the first half of the year with positive flows despite investor indecision.
By Dan McEvoy Published
