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MPs warn over Lifetime ISAs which could leave savers out of pocket
The Treasury Committee has highlighted confusion around the Lifetime ISA withdrawal charge, which risks consumers losing “a significant part of their savings”
By Katie Williams Published
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Marcus boosts interest rates to provide top deals on savings
Marcus by Goldman Sachs has increased its one-year fixed rate savings account, making it the top deal on the market. Are you eligible?
By Daniel Hilton Published
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Side hustle tax: Do you owe HMRC money?
HMRC is urging side hustlers to check if they need to file a self assessment tax return
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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500,000 more people pushed into 40% tax brackets – three ways higher earners are hit
Tax rates may not be rising but fiscal drag is still pushing up tax bills for higher earners
By Marc Shoffman Published
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23 June 1725: The Malt Tax riots break out across Scotland
Rioting erupted in Hamilton and spread across Scotland after excise officials arrived to implement the Malt Tax on this day in 1725.
By Chris Carter Last updated
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Thousands of estates are sitting unclaimed in the UK – is your family name on the list?
More than 5,700 unclaimed estates are on a government list waiting to be found by living relatives. We take a look at the list, and explain how to make a claim
By Ruth Emery Published
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420,000 more pensioners to be dragged into paying income tax – how does tax on the state pension work?
Hundreds of thousands more pensioners will need to pay tax on their pension income at the end of this tax year, new HMRC data shows. We look at how taxation on the state pension works.
By Daniel Hilton Published
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The £40k cost of starting your pension five years late – and how to fix it
Savers who postponed their pension saving by five years when they first started working could be £40k worse off in retirement. Can you fix the errors of your youth?
By Katie Williams Published
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What house features do homebuyers look for? How to boost house price by £20k
When it comes to selling property, these house features are likely to seal the deal for prospective buyers
By Laura Miller Last updated