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UK interest rates live: rates held at 3.75%The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) met today to decide UK interest rates, and voted to hold rates at their current level
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Can I cash in my pension early?High living costs and rising taxes could make you wonder whether it's worth cashing in your pension early, but it might not be a good idea.
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Why Scotland's proposed government bonds are a terrible ideaOpinion Politicians in Scotland pushing for “kilts” think it will strengthen the case for independence and boost financial credibility. It's more likely to backfire
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Central banks have evolved. Are they still fit for purpose?The rise to power and dominance of the central banks has been a key theme in MoneyWeek in its 25 years. Has their rule been benign?
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Brits leave £31.6 billion in savings accounts paying 1% interest or less – do you need to switch?Eight million Brits hold money in savings accounts that pay 1% interest or less, meaning the value of their cash is being eroded by inflation.
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MoneyWeek news quiz: Will Reeves force you to buy UK shares?Quiz Rumours the chancellor will introduce a minimum UK share requirement in ISAs surfaced this week. Test your knowledge of the headlines in MoneyWeek’s news quiz.
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Retail bond paying 8.25% launches – should you buy it?A new bond from alternative property lender LendInvest looks eye-catching but how do retail bonds work, and what are the risks?
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UK to have highest inflation among advanced economies this year and next, says IMFThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it expects inflation to remain high in the UK, while lowering economic growth forecasts for 2026.
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Hargreaves Lansdown launches first cash ISA – how does it compare?Hargreaves Lansdown is offering an own brand cash ISA for the first time with their new easy-access account. How does the interest rate compare to other products?
