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New insulation funding scheme: £1bn cash boost for UK’s least efficient homes
News The government has announced it will spend an extra £1bn to insulate homes that have a low energy efficiency rating.
By Nicole García Mérida Published
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Santander launches new bank account – is it any good?
News Santander’s new accounts gives you up to £20 cashback a month and 4% interest rate on savings.
By Nicole García Mérida Published
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The MoneyWeek Wealth Summit this Friday - everything you need to know.
News Andrew Van Sickle runs through the speakers and topics under discussion at the upcoming MoneyWeek Wealth Summit. Everything you need to know about investing in the year ahead in one handy package.
By Andrew Van Sickle Last updated
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Have you been scammed? UK police to send out 70,000 text messages to scam victims
News 70,000 scam victims will get a text from police as part of anti-fraud operation today and tomorrow - if you get one, take action
By Nicole García Mérida Published
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Are house prices in London starting to fall?
News The property market boom seems to be coming to an end as house price growth beings to slow, but are London prices falling?
By Nicole García Mérida Published
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Bill Dinning: Britain is a bargain – but global stocks could fall further
Miscellaneous Andrew Van Sickle talks to Bill Dinning ahead of the MoneyWeek Wealth Summit to get his views on some of the hottest topics in finance today.
By Andrew Van Sickle Published
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Autumn Statement: Energy Price Guarantee extended – but will not be as generous
News Hunt will extend the Energy Price Guarantee, which was due to end in April 2023. But, the support will be significantly lower. Here’s everything you need to know.
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published
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Inheritance tax threshold capped until 2028
News Hunt confirms IHT freeze in today’s Autumn Statement. What does it mean for you?
By Ruth Emery Published
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Stamp duty cuts will stay, but only until 2025. How much will you save?
News Hunt: Stamp duty announced in the September mini-Budget will end in 2025, chancellor Hunt has revealed. What does this mean for homebuyers?
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published
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UK inflation hits 41-year high of 11.1%
News The rising costs of energy and food have pushed the figure up to its highest level since 1981.
By Nicole García Mérida Published
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What could be in the Autumn Statement?
News Jeremy Hunt will reveal his first Autumn Statement as chancellor on Thursday, 17 November. From pensions and inheritance tax to income tax and capital gains tax, we look at what could be announced, and the potential impact on your finances.
By Ruth Emery Published
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US stimulus checks – will you get one?
News To help fight high inflation and financial hardships, some US states have started to send stimulus checks to support residents. Here’s what you need to know.
By Nicole García Mérida Last updated
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US inflation drops to 7.7%
News Costs for rents increased, but the price of cars, clothes and medical care helped slow the rate of inflation in the US
By Nicole García Mérida Published
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UK economy shrinks 0.2%. Is a recession on the way?
News The latest figures showed the UK economy shrank by 0.2%, and we seem to be heading for a recession. How will this affect you?
By Nicole García Mérida Published
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Average house prices fall -0.4%. Is the market cooling?
News House prices show their biggest monthly fall in October since early 2021, the latest Halifax House Price Index shows
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published
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Federal Reserve hikes interest rates to 4%
News The Federal Reserve continues its battle with inflation with another bumper interest rate hike.
By Rupert Hargreaves Published
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November’s Premium Bond millionaire winners revealed – how to check if you are a winner
News Millions of Premium Bond holders have won tax-free cash prizes following the November draw. Here’s how to check if you’re one of the winners this month.
By John Fitzsimons Published
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Eurozone inflation hits 10.7% in October
News Inflation across the eurozone hit 10.7% in October. What does it mean for your money?
By Rupert Hargreaves Published
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Which is best – buy-to-let or shares?
News Buy-to-let property used to be a great investment, but it’s no longer a sure-fire way to make money.
By Nicole García Mérida Published
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Is now the time to buy cheap UK stocks?
News Confidence in the UK is at an all-time low so is now the time to snap up cheap UK stocks?
By Rupert Hargreaves Published
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Learn about money – join our Money Masterclass
News From what is a fund, why your credit score matters to how pensions work – our master class will deliver you financial education to your inbox every week to help everyone learn about money.
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published
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UK house prices jump by 13.6%
News House prices jumped 13.6% in the last year, according to official data.
By Nicole García Mérida Published
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UK inflation back to 10.1%
News UK inflation creeps back to its 40-year high from the summer, driven by rising food costs
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published
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Hunt tears up Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-Budget
News The new chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, has torn up Liz Truss’s flagship mini-Budget policies. Here’s everything you need to know.
By Nicole García Mérida Published
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Chancellor backtracks on dividend tax cut measures
News Jeremy Hunt has reversed the cut to dividend tax announced in Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-Budget – we explain what it means for investors.
By Rupert Hargreaves Published
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US inflation remains higher than expected
News US inflation fell by 0.1% but remains higher than expected due to the rising cost of food, shelter and medical care.
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published
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Fuel prices could rise again as Opec cuts production
News Major oil-producing countries have decided to cut oil production by two million barrels per day – could this mean higher fuel prices?
By Nicole García Mérida Published
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What is the £400 energy grant and how will it be paid?
News The government’s £400 energy grant is a discount applied to domestic energy bills in England, Scotland and Wales, with similar support for those in Northern Ireland. Here's how the grant will be paid.
By Saloni Sardana Published
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China’s economy is heading for a sharp slowdown
News With a slowing property market, Covid lockdowns sapping growth and the CSI 300 stock index down by 22% this year, China’s economy is in trouble.
By Alex Rankine Published