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Will energy prices rise further in 2026?The Ofgem price cap rose by 4% on 1 October, and even bigger price hikes are expected to come in the new year.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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How does the Lifetime ISA work? Key LISA rulesYou can get a generous government bonus by saving money in a Lifetime ISA. We look at the perks and the pitfalls.
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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Savers set to pay higher tax on interest after Budget tax raid – how to shield your money from HMRCTax rates on income from savings interest are set to rise by four additional percentage points from April 2027. Here’s what you can do to protect your cash.
By Daniel Hilton Published
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Mansion tax: How the government’s High Value Council Tax Surcharge will workWith the mansion tax set to take effect from April 2028, we reveal how you pay for the charge and whether you could get an exemption.
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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What is the ‘Starter ISA’?Chancellor John Healey has unveiled plans for a new ISA product in a bid to encourage more Brits to start investing.
By Dan McEvoy Published
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Santander brings back £240 switching deal – who is eligible?Santander has relaunched its popular bank switching deal. We look at who is eligible and how to get the free cash.
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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John Healey’s first Autumn Budget: what was announced?The chancellor made major defence funding commitments in his first Autumn Budget, while pledging to help struggling households with a higher cost of living and energy bills.
By Sam Walker Published
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How being single can lead to a higher inheritance tax billWith more people living on their own and a greater number of estates set to be dragged into paying inheritance tax in the future, single people need to do what they can to mitigate a future tax headache for beneficiaries.
By Sam Walker Published
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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.
By Sam Walker Last updated
