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How to boost your pension pot by over £100,000
Tips Even a small increase to your monthly pension contributions could add tens of thousands of pounds to your retirement pot
By Nicole García Mérida Last updated
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What is an ETF? Everything you need to know about exchange-traded funds
Many investors use ETFs, or exchange-traded funds, as part of a passive investment strategy. But what exactly is an ETF?
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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1 December 1990: breakthrough in the Channel tunnel
Features On this day in 1990, Graham Fagg and Philippe Cozette shook hands 40m below the sea bed, 14 miles from the English coast and ten from the French.
By Ben Judge Last updated
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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
By Chris Carter Last updated
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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
By Ben Judge Last updated
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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
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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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
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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How to check your council tax band
Tips Thousands of homeowners continue to overpay for council tax because they are on wrong band. We look at how to check your council tax band and whether you could save thousands with a few simple steps
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Last updated
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What is Rishi Sunak’s net worth?
Analysis We look at Rishi Sunak’s net worth, how the UK’s richest prime minister’s wealth stacks up against King Charles III and his next move after losing the general election and resigning
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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