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The best one-year fixed savings accounts – earn up to 4.71%Savings One-year fixed savings accounts are offering inflation-beating rates of up to 4.71%. We've rounded up the best deals available on the market now.
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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Best easy-access savings accounts – earn up to 4.75%Savings Easy-access savings accounts are offering inflation-busting rates of up to 4.75% on your cash savings, but they won't last for long. We look at the best rates.
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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London is the UK's tax error hotspot – common mistakes and how to avoid a fineMore than 3,000 Londoners admitted they paid the wrong tax last year, the highest across the UK. We look at the typical pitfalls when it comes to paying tax and avoiding fines.
By Laura Miller Published
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What makes you wealthy in the UK?What the government perceives as ‘wealthy’ counts when it comes to tax. We break down the figures and explain 10 ways to protect yourself from the taxman
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Inheritance tax scam warning – how to protect your pension pots ahead of 2027 rule changePensions will be included in estates for inheritance tax purposes from 2027 – but experts warn that savers should be wary of too-good-to-be-true avoidance schemes
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Are you one of 12 million people at risk of retirement poverty?A third of adults in the UK aren’t on track for a minimum lifestyle in retirement, new data shows. How can you boost your pension pot?
By Sam Walker Last updated
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Top places to retire in the UK in 2026We list the top places in the UK to retire in 2026, based on factors such as access to doctors, house prices and proximity to green spaces.
By Laura Miller Last updated
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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
