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Barclays bank caps in-branch cash deposits for personal banking customers
News Barclays has placed a cap on how much you can pay into your bank with cash in a bid to fight financial crime - will you be affected?
By Henry Sandercock Published
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State pension warning as families opting out of child benefit hits record high
Up to one million parents could be losing out on £6,500 in retirement because they have opted out of receiving child benefit.
By Ruth Emery Published
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How to find lost pensions, savings or investments
Advice More than two in five savers have lost track of thousands of pounds in pensions, ISAs and savings accounts. We explain how to trace lost accounts and pensions, and what your options are.
By Ruth Jackson-Kirby Last updated
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Waspi women compensation petition calling for Parliament debate hits 230,000 signatures
News Waspi women have called on Leader of the House of Commons Penny Mordaunt to schedule time for MPs to debate and vote on a potential compensation package.
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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Barclays warns of significant rise in social media investment scams
Investment scam victims are losing an average £14k, with 61% of those falling for one over social media. Here's how to spot one and keep your money safe
By Oojal Dhanjal Published
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Over a thousand savings accounts now offer inflation-busting rates – how long will they stick around?
The rate of UK inflation slowed again in March, boosting the opportunity for savers to earn real returns on cash in the bank. But you will need to act fast to secure the best deals.
By Katie Williams Published
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Millions to pay tax on savings interest: how to pay less
Advice We will see a huge spike in the number of people paying tax on savings in 2024. We explain how much tax you could pay and what you can do to reduce your HMRC bill.
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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UK sold house prices fall again amid mortgage rates uncertainty, ONS House Price Index shows
News The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) analysis of UK sold house prices data showed they remained down year-on-year.
By Henry Sandercock Published
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Pension vs property: which option provides the best income for your retirement?
News With the cost of a comfortable retirement on the rise, future retirees need to weigh up which strategy offers the best returns. But is a pension a better bet than property?
By Henry Sandercock Published
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