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Zoopla: housing market returns to growth
Zoopla expects property market activity to surge in 2025 as its latest house price index shows a return to growth for the wider housing market in the UK
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Unite union takes legal action over Winter Fuel Payment cut
The union has applied to the High Court for a judicial review of the government’s decision to cut the Winter Fuel Payment for all but the poorest pensioners
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Full list of HMRC tax codes and what they mean
Tax codes can tell us vital information about how much we are paying HMRC in the current tax year. Here's how to check you've got the correct code
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Halifax: Homebuying affordability improves but challenges remain
Halifax says buying a home has become slightly more affordable due to strong wage growth and easing interest rates. We reveal the most and least affordable areas
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The best cash ISAs – November 2024
Savings The best cash ISAs can help you make the most of your tax-free savings. Here are the top easy-access and fixed ISA rates to grow your money
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The best one-year fixed savings accounts, November 2024 – earn up to 4.76%
Savings Earn up to 4.76% on one-year fixed savings accounts. We have all the best deals available now
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Best easy access savings accounts, November 2024 – earn up to 5%
Savings Easy access savings accounts now offer inflation-busting rates, but they won't last for long. We look at the best rates in the market now.
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HMRC hikes interest rate for late tax payments - what it means for your tax bill
Buried in the Autumn Budget was a 1.5% hike to the interest rate charged on late tax payments. Experts say it is unfair and represents a “hidden tax rise”. We explain how it works, and how to avoid it
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ScottishPower launches half-price electricity at weekends
News ScottishPower is offering 50% off electricity at weekends, which could slash hundreds off your bill. We look at who can get it and how to apply
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Three bargain investment trusts to add to your portfolio
These three investment trusts are bargains compared to their net asset value (NAV), but one fund analyst thinks the deep discounts are unwarranted.
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NS&I cuts Premium Bond prize fund rate to 4%
NS&I will reduce the Premium Bond rate from 4.15% to 4% in January, while also cutting the rates on other savings accounts. Are Premium Bonds still worth it?
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Self-assessment tax scam warnings raised ahead of tax return deadline
Self-assessment tax scams are on the rise according to HMRC. We look at the common scams and how to safeguard yourself
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Shop price inflation jumps for first time in 17 months - here is what is means for interest rates
Shop prices are now 0.6% cheaper than a year ago, but have risen from October’s 0.8%
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Pension vs property: which option provides the best income for your retirement?
News With the cost of a comfortable retirement on the rise, future retirees need to weigh up which strategy offers the best returns. But is a pension a better bet than property?
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FCA announces UK crypto regulation roadmap
The regulator has detailed plans to make crypto a fully regulated asset class by 2026, as data shows jump in ownership
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Thousands of Neil Woodford investors sue Hargreaves Lansdown
More than 5,000 people who invested in Woodford's collapsed equity income product are taking Hargreaves Lansdown to court
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Waspi update on compensation to come “as soon as humanly possible”
The government says an announcement on state pension compensation for Waspi women will be made in the coming weeks, following an ombudsman ruling back in March
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NatWest sell-off moves closer as the government offloads more shares
The UK Treasury's stake in NatWest has fallen to below 11% - here is what it means for the share price
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Vaccine maker shares slump after Trump picks RFK Jr as next US health secretary
Drugmakers' shares slumped after RFK Jr, a vaccine sceptic, was appointed as the next US Health Secretary. How will this affect drug companies?
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Brazil booms – but why do investors remain wary?
Brazil is booming, but you wouldn’t think so from looking at the stock market. What's behind the market paranoia?
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Wall Street enjoys a Trump sugar rush – will it crash?
Wall Street investors could be repeating the mistakes they made in Trump's first term, when “Trump trades” enjoyed a short pop and then underperformed
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Energy bills to rise by 1.2% in January 2025
Energy bills are set to rise 1.2% in the New Year when the latest energy price cap comes into play, Ofgem has confirmed
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Water companies blocked from using customer money to pay “undeserved” bonuses
The regulator has blocked three water companies from using billpayer money to pay £1.5 million in exec bonuses
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What is the Ofgem energy price cap and what does it mean for your bills?
The Ofgem energy price cap means energy bills have rocketed 10% to their highest level since the spring. But what exactly is the cap?
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Will the Bitcoin price hit $100,000?
With Bitcoin prices trading just below $100,000, we explore whether the cryptocurrency can hit the milestone.
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FCA proposes more time for car finance firms to handle rising consumer complaints
The City watchdog says it wants consumers who are owed money to “get it in an orderly way”
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Inheritance tax receipts jump 11% even before Autumn Budget overhaul
Official figures show inheritance tax receipts are rising even before the chancellor’s changes to reliefs
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Nvidia earnings: how did the microchip maker perform in the third quarter?
Nvidia’s earnings doubled year-on-year, but shares fell in after-hours trading. We explore why.
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German chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition collapses – what went wrong?
EU Economy After Olaf Scholz fired a key minister, Germany's coalition has collapsed. But political turmoil in the country couldn’t have come at a worse time
