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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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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 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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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
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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
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4 small tech stocks for your portfolio
Tips The UK market has never been considered a fertile hunting ground for tech stars. But there are plenty of promising companies beyond the old economy, says Michael Taylor of Shifting Shares
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Buying vs renting: as mortgage rates drop, which is cheaper?
Advice In the UK, buying a home has traditionally been the preferred option over renting. But is that still true?
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Winter Fuel Payment – what is it and who can get it?
Advice With energy bills rising again, we look at who can get the Winter Fuel Payment, how it works, and how to apply
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