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Top reasons homeowners use equity release to access £4 trillion housing wealth
The equity release market grew 11% in 2025, according to the latest data, as the over 55s rushed to make use of the trillions of pounds tied up in their homes. Here’s what they did with the money.
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Waspi women compensation rejected again by the government
Many women born in the 1950s got a raw deal due to the rising state pension age. The “Waspi” campaign group has been lobbying for compensation for years. We outline the journey so far and explore whether they might finally receive some money.
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Santander to close 44 branches across the UK – full list of affected locations
Santander will cut its network to just 305 branches following the closures
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‘Lifetime ISA reform rumours won’t fix the flaw – Reeves must address the property price problem’
Lifetime ISA reform was an exciting announcement in the Autumn Budget. But launching a new ISA product which fails to address the frozen property price cap would be disappointing, says Jessica Sheldon
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The best bank switching offers – get up to £750
The best bank switching offers currently pay up to £750 in cash. Are you eligible, and how do you switch current accounts?
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Annuity rates jump more than 5% in a year – is now a good time to buy an annuity?
Annuity rates rose by 5.48% in 2025, the latest figures show, an increase worth up to £9,000 extra in lifetime income for a healthy 65-year-old. Should you buy an annuity?
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Lifetime ISA reform: Retirement option could be scrapped in overhaul
A consultation on a product replacing the Lifetime ISA is set to be launched this year, and the option to use it to save for retirement is expected to be axed in the shake-up
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Should you defer your state pension and stay in work?
You could boost your state pension by hundreds or thousands of pounds by deferring it if you don’t need the income right now. We look at how it works, and the pros and cons
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HMRC stamp duty crackdown sees probes of property deals jump 88% – what to watch out for
From bogus stamp duty refund claims to misleading the taxman about who owns a property, HMRC is increasing its scrutiny of stamp duty land tax reporting. Here’s how.
