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Should you switch to a fixed energy tariff?
As energy prices remain volatile and far above pre-2022 levels, is now the time to look for a fixed energy tariff? We check out the latest gas and electricity deals
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Energy bills to rise by 0.2% in January 2026
Costs are rising to cover funding of the Sizewell C nuclear project in Suffolk
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Inheritance tax receipts surge by £200m as more loved ones pay up
Inheritance tax receipts have jumped again, with HMRC raking in £5.2 billion between April and October – £200 million more than the same period a year ago
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Saving vs investing: which is better to help you make more money?
While saving is great for short-term goals, investing can help your money grow over the long term. But is one better than the other – and what is the real difference?
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Should ISA investors be forced to hold UK shares?
The UK government would like ISA investors to hold more UK stocks – but many of us are already overexposed
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How Germany became the new sick man of Europe
Friedrich Merz, Germany's Keir Starmer, seems unable to tackle the deep-seated economic problems the country is facing. What happens next?
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Hundreds of thousands more taxpayers to be pulled into £100k ‘tax trap’ by 2029
Frozen thresholds are pushing more workers into paying income tax at an effective 60% rate. We look at why, as well as how you can avoid being caught in the trap.
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Low risk ways to cut your inheritance tax bill before a potential Budget crackdown
More tightening of the rules around inheritance tax – especially around gifting – could potentially be coming in the Budget. Making safe, smart use of the gifting allowances as they currently stand may be a good idea.
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More women are money savvy but wealth worried – 5 ways to boost financial confidence
Women have gained financial empowerment since 1975 but wealth and confidence lags behind. There are some simple ways everyone can build a smart money plan.
