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Probate fees: the ‘cost of dying’ has increased sharplyThe Ministry of Justice has hiked the probate application fee by 75% – but experts said the increase would leave people feeling ‘ripped off’.
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How pension reforms could help you boost your pot by thousandsA series of changes in the workplace pension landscape could improve visibility, control and potential returns for savers.
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Should you switch to a fixed energy tariff in 2026?Energy bills jumped up by 13% on 1 July as disruption from the Iran war made the cost of wholesale energy soar. Is now the time to look for a fixed energy tariff? We look at the latest gas and electricity deals.
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Bank bonuses hit post-crash high: should banking profits be diverted to poorer households?The TUC is calling for a higher windfall tax on banks to fund a social tariff on energy bills.
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HMRC’s capital gains tax investigations soared to new highs last yearThe taxman reclaimed £266 million capital gains tax from investigations in the last tax year. How can you avoid an investigation?
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Can you get a government grant to install air conditioning?Hot weather does not look like it’s going anywhere, but you may soon be able to apply for a grant to get air conditioning installed.
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Hiscox is a safe bet in insurance – how to play its sharesHiscox's strategy has allowed it to generate consistent profits, and the stock is very reasonably valued. Here's how to play the share price
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Could Andy Burnham raise capital gains tax?Burnham looks set to become the UK’s next prime minister. One potential chancellor has previously suggested raising CGT.
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What is Cristiano Ronaldo's net worth?Cristiano Ronaldo is football’s first billionaire. We take a look at his illustrious sporting career, his legacy beyond the sport, and when he could retire.
