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DWP announces small pension pot shake-up – could you get £1,000 retirement savings boost?
If you have old pension pots, you risk paying high fees or losing track of them. We look at what the government's small pensions pot consolidator plan could mean for you
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Fiscal drag could cost millions of earners thousands – what is it, and how can I protect my money?
Videos The government froze tax thresholds, which will drag employees into higher tax bands as wages rise with inflation. We explain what fiscal drag is, and how to avoid it.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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What to do with old £20 notes – how to exchange old notes and coins
Paper £20 notes and £50 are no longer legal tender. We explain what to do with old £20 and £50 notes and where you can exchange them
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Last updated
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Can I avoid IHT by stuffing all my money into a pension?
IHT Pensions offer families a way to avoid IHT when passing on wealth to loved ones after death, but that’s all set to change. We explain the rules.
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13 April 1960: the first satellite navigation system is launched
Features On this day in 1960, Nasa sent the Transit 1B satellite into orbit to provide positioning for the US Navy’s fleet of Polaris ballistic missile submarines.
By Ben Judge Last updated
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9 April 1838: National Gallery opens in Trafalgar Square
Features On this day in 1838, William Wilkins’ new National Gallery building in Trafalgar Square opened to the public.
By Ben Judge Last updated
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What is inflation and how does it affect you?
Although we are past the worst of the cost of living crisis, the Bank of England recently said price rises could hit 3.75% later this year. What is inflation and how does it impact your personal finances?
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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What is stagflation and what can be done about it?
The UK is grappling with persistent inflation and lacklustre growth. Has it entered a period of stagflation, and what can be done if so?
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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How to pick an investment platform for your ISA
Advice Investment platforms, commonly known as fund supermarkets, let you buy, sell and hold funds, stocks and trusts. But how do you pick the right one and what should you look out for?
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Last updated
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