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Water bills set to rise by up to 13% – how much more will you pay from April?
Billpayers in England and Wales could have to pay up to £55 more per year for their water bills from this spring
By Sam Walker Last updated
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Top reasons homeowners use equity release to access £4 trillion housing wealth
The equity release market grew 11% in 2025, according to the latest data, as the over 55s rushed to make use of the trillions of pounds tied up in their homes. Here’s what they did with the money.
By Laura Miller Published
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Waspi women compensation rejected again by the government
Many women born in the 1950s got a raw deal due to the rising state pension age. The “Waspi” campaign group has been lobbying for compensation for years. We outline the journey so far and explore whether they might finally receive some money.
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Best fixed rate cash ISAs – earn up to 4.35%
We look at the best fixed rate cash ISAs on the market right now for savers who are willing to lock their cash away for guaranteed tax-free gains
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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The best cash ISAs – January 2026
Savings The best cash ISAs can help you make the most of your tax-free savings. But you may want to take advantage of top rates before they disappear
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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Best regular savings accounts – get up to 7.5%
Savings The top regular savings accounts pay as much as 7.5%. If you’re looking to stash small amounts away each month, we list the accounts worth looking at
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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The best one-year fixed savings accounts – earn up to 4.4%
Savings One-year fixed savings accounts are offering inflation-beating rates of up to 4.4%. We've rounded up the best deals available on the market now
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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Best easy-access savings accounts – earn up to 4.5%
Savings Easy-access savings accounts are offering inflation-busting rates of up to 4.5% on your cash savings, but they won't last for long. We look at the best interest rates on the market now
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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Santander to close 44 branches across the UK – full list of affected locations
Santander will cut its network to just 305 branches following the closures
By Sam Walker Last updated
