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The best cash ISAs – August 2025
Savings The best cash ISAs can help you make the most of your tax-free savings. Here are the top rates to grow your money – take advantage before they disappear
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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Is now a good time to buy a house?
Mortgages may be getting cheaper but stamp duty costs remain a challenge for those looking to get on or move up the property ladder
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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State pension gender gap ‘almost closed’ for new retirees – but private gap widens
The state pension amounts for men and women are on course “to be equal very shortly”, says Department for Work and Pensions
By Laura Miller Published
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State pension boost could help millions – how to plug gaps in your National Insurance record
More than 2 million people are not receiving the full amount of state pension and potentially could increase how much they get
By Laura Miller Published
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How to cut the cost of home insurance
Home insurance policies are becoming increasingly expensive, but there are several ways you can keep costs down
By Ruth Jackson-Kirby Last updated
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Date set for company directors to face new ID checks – how to avoid paying hundreds on verification
Company directors could end up paying hundreds of pounds to comply with new identity checks but it is possible to do so without paying a penny
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Average savings by age: How much should I have in savings?
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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Average earnings by region – how does your income compare?
There are significant regional differences when it comes to how much the average worker earns. We explore the data and reveal where in the UK average earnings are highest.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Council tax bills in worst hit areas set to rise by £500 in the next four years
Branded the ‘ultimate stealth tax’, the council tax burden is increasing across the country, with some areas potentially having to find hundreds of pounds more a year to pay the bill
By Laura Miller Published