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1 December 1942: the Beveridge Report proposes a welfare state for Britain
With the Second World War still raging, the popular Beveridge Report was published on this day in 1942, proposing a welfare state be set up after the war
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30 November 1999: BAE Systems formed in £7.7bn merger
On this day in 1999, British Aerospace merged with Marconi Electronic Systems to form BAE Systems, one of the biggest arms manufacturers in the world
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Is now a good time to buy a house?
Advice Is now a good time to buy a house? That’s something many people might be asking amid lower house price growth and relatively cheaper mortgage rates.
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How much state pension will I get?
Advice Several factors determine how much state pension you'll get when you hit retirement age. Here's how to work out exactly what your entitlement is.
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Is now a good time to sell a house?
Tips We explore if now is a good time to sell a house as mortgage rates fall and the housing market picks up - could you be out and into your new home by Christmas?
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10 cheapest countries to visit
Travel Here are the cheapest countries to visit where your money will stretch the furthest without compromising on quality
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How are Premium Bond prize winners notified – and who is Agent Million?
As the December prize draw takes place, we look at how Premium Bond winners are notified and how the winnings get paid. Plus, who is Agent Million?
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How to keep your dividends safe from the taxman
Advice The number of people expected to pay dividend tax in 2024/25 has doubled since 2021/22. We reveal six ways to keep your dividends safe and beat the tax trap
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The pros and cons of smart meters – should you switch?
Advice With gas and electricity prices rising, smart meters could help you budget. We've compared them to regular meters and consider whether it is worth getting one.
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