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Are investment platforms already preparing for new cash ISA rules?Investors will be charged for earning interest on cash held within their stocks and shares ISA under reforms from April 2027 and changes are already being made.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Nationwide confirms £100 Fairer Share payment for fourth consecutive year – check if you’ll get itNationwide will pay £100 to more than four million of its members this summer. Who is eligible for the 2026 payment?
By Sam Walker Last updated
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Chase to boost cashback deal to 2% – how can you get it?Chase bank is increasing its cashback offer to credit and debit card customers, but the criteria has changed – here's what you need to know.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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How much stamp duty do you pay on buy-to-let properties?Stamp duty is an important cost to consider when buying property. We explain what rates landlords can expect to pay when purchasing a buy-to-let.
By Holly Thomas Last updated
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Mansion tax: How the government’s High Value Council Tax Surcharge will workWork is underway on a mansion tax for high value homes from April 2028. We reveal when you would need to pay the charge and how you could get an exemption.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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NS&I to start paying out millions to bereaved families after ‘operational failure’NS&I will start contacting tens of thousands of estates from next week outlining how they will be reunited with their loved ones’ money.
By Sam Walker Published
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Will mortgage rates fall this year?Mortgage lenders are sending mixed messages to borrowers with a mixture of rate cuts and hikes as the conflict in the Middle East continues to rattle markets. Whether you're buying a home, remortgaging or you’re a buy-to-let landlord, we look at the outlook for 2026.
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Pensions Commission: Millions face a retirement shortfallThe government's revived Pensions Commission has released its interim report, warning of low levels of retirement saving and hinting at changes to auto-enrolment.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Should the state pension triple lock be scrapped?Pressure is growing to reform or scrap the triple lock to preserve the state pension. Is the Labour government likely to make a change?
By Marc Shoffman Published
