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Best regular savings accounts – get up to 7.5%
Savings The top regular savings accounts now pay as much as 7.5%. If you’re looking to stash small amounts away each month, we list the accounts worth looking at
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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The best one-year fixed savings accounts – earn up to 4.65%
Savings Earn up to 4.65% on one-year fixed savings accounts. We've found all the best deals available now.
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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Best easy-access savings accounts – earn up to 4.76%
Savings Easy-access savings accounts now offer inflation-busting rates, but they won't last for long. We look at the best rates in the market now
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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Heathrow closures: How to claim compensation for travel delays
A fire near Heathrow has forced the airport to close, resulting in over 1,300 flights either delayed or cancelled. What compensation can you get if your flight is cancelled or delayed?
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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How to protect your pension from the chancellor's inheritance tax changes
Pension savings will form part of inheritance tax calculations from 2027 and many retirees are already taking steps to avoid charges now
By Marc Shoffman Published
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How much should I have in savings? Average savings by age
We look at how much you should aim to have in your savings at every decade of your life, and how you can go about achieving this.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Hargreaves Lansdown takeover: what it means for your money
Britain’s biggest investment platform has agreed a £5.4 billion takeover. What does it mean for shareholders and customers?
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Childcare costs drop 56% - but not for everyone
Childcare costs for under-threes have halved following the introduction of free childcare support last year - but some people still face higher costs
By Ruth Jackson-Kirby Published
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Could Labour introduce a 2% wealth tax?
As the chancellor puts the final touches to next week’s Spring Statement, there are growing calls for a 2% wealth tax to be introduced. Campaigners say it would tackle economic inequality and raise billions of pounds in revenue
By Ruth Emery Published