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Best FTSE 250 dividend stocks for high yields
MoneyWeek analyses the FTSE 250 dividend stocks that could offer investors the greatest yields in 2025
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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ISAs vs savings accounts: what’s the best home for your cash savings?
Accessing competitive interest rates on savings accounts can put savers at risk of being taxed on the interest earned. We compare the pros and cons of cash ISAs with other savings accounts.
By Jessica Sheldon Last updated
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What is FX trading?
What is FX trading and can you make money from it? We explain how foreign exchange trading works and the risks
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6 ways to save on rail tickets
Rail tickets will go on sale this week, offering discounts of up to 50% across thousands of popular routes. We look at the upcoming offers and other ways to save.
By Katie Williams Last updated
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11 January 1569: England holds its first lottery draw
Features Outside Old St Paul's Cathedral in London, England's first lottery draw got underway on this day in 1569.
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Pension tax relief – why the taxman could owe you money
If you haven't yet completed your tax return ahead of the 31 January deadline, don't forget any unclaimed pension tax relief
By Katie Williams 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.
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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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