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What would a Reform UK government mean for your money?Reform UK was by far the biggest winner in the latest set of local elections, placing them in a good position to transform local wins to a general election victory. If they were to pull it off, what would it mean for your money?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Pension inheritance tax paperwork nightmare – how to prepare to avoid penaltiesPensions will be included in inheritance tax calculations from April 2027 and your executors will have to shoulder the burden of finding all your unused pots. Here’s what you need to know.
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Gender pensions gap starts at age 28 – how women can boost their pensionWomen’s pension contributions typically start reducing at age 28, as life events like starting a family throw them off track, leaving them, on average, with between half and two thirds of the pension of a man. We look at five ways women can boost their pension.
By Laura Miller Last updated
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FCA car finance compensation: Legal challenges could stall redress schemeThe City watchdog has urged lenders to prepare for a scenario where there is no redress scheme for consumers after legal challenges were launched.
By Laura Miller Last updated
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What frozen tax thresholds would be now – including an allowance which hasn’t risen in 45 yearsCertain tax allowances would be almost four times higher if they had kept pace with inflation
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Is now a good time to buy a house?Higher housing supply may make it cheaper to get on the property ladder in 2026 but there are other factors to consider
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Marsh & McLennan: an insurer that AI can't threatenThe market has misjudged Marsh & McLennan, a risk-management and insurance-services firm. Smart investors should buy in now
By Rupert Hargreaves Published
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Mini bags are in fashion – is it a good investment or a fad?The mini bag resale market is lucrative. Chris Carter looks at the handbags commanding a premium, plus what to look for when buying one
By Chris Carter Published
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What’s happening with UK house prices? Latest property forecasts for 2026With mortgage rates creeping back up and ongoing market volatility, can we expect house prices to slide?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
