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Is now a good time to invest in VCTs?
Venture capital trusts have turned 30 years old. While VCTs are volatile, could now be the right time to invest?
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Are you missing out on Pension Credit? How to claim the benefit worth up to £4,300
News The number of Pension Credit claims has soared by 81% - however, thousands of eligible households are still failing to apply. We explain who qualifies for Pension Credit and how to apply
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Heat pumps: how to reduce the cost of installation
Tips Half of homes should have heat pumps within 15 years, according to the government's climate advisers. We look at how much a heat pump costs, how the £7,500 government grant works, and other discounts available
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Saving vs investing: which is better to help you make more money?
While saving is great for short-term goals (five years or less), investing is a great way to help your money grow over the long term. But is one better than the other – and what is the real difference? We explain how they differ and what it could mean for your money.
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The Cato Street Conspiracy unravels
The Bow Street Runners burst in on the Cato Street conspirators, frustrating their plans to massacre the entire Cabinet, on this day in 1820.
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22 February 1974: Patty Hearst ransom food riots
On this day in 1974, people rioted at food distribution centres in San Francisco, set up as part of a ransom payment for kidnapped heiress Patty Hearst.
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23 February 1963: The case of the electrified Land Rover
Features On this day in 1963, an unsuspecting bobby gets a shock when he stumbles upon an electrified Land Rover.
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Divorce and money - everything you need to know if you are splitting up
Advice The first working Monday of January is dubbed ‘divorce day’. If you’re thinking of splitting up, we look at what divorce means for your finances and how to manage money when separating
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Should you sacrifice your salary for a bigger pension?
With employers’ National Insurance set to rise, salary sacrifice is becoming an increasingly popular means of reducing tax and maximising pension contributions
