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How to make your money work harder when Christmas shopping
From credit card rewards to cashback, we look at how you can make the most of your Christmas spending.
By Jessica Sheldon Last updated
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Reeves's business rates hike will crush the British economy
Opinion By piling more and more stealth taxes onto businesses, the government is repeating exactly the same mistake of its first Budget, says Matthew Lynn
By Matthew Lynn Published
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Cold Weather Payment: who can get it and when?
As temperatures decline, millions of people could be eligible for Cold Weather Payments from the government. The scheme runs from 1 November to 31 March - we explain who qualifies and how to check if a payment is due
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Autumn Budget tax changes: how is your generation affected?
The chancellor expects everyone to do their bit to boost the nation's finances but the tax burden is by no means shared equally
By Marc Shoffman Published
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What’s happening with UK house prices? Latest property market moves and forecasts
House price growth has slumped in the build-up to the Autumn Budget and forecasts suggest it may slow further following the latest fiscal update. Where are prices heading for the rest of 2025 and beyond?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Revealed: pension savers ditch investment trusts and favour passive funds
Demand for investment trusts is cooling among self-invested personal pension (Sipp) customers, who are increasingly choosing money market funds, passive funds and individual shares
By Ruth Emery Published
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How much should I have in emergency savings?
One in five have less than £1,000 in emergency savings, leaving them vulnerable to unexpected costs. How much should you have in your rainy day fund?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Are Premium Bonds worth it? Two-thirds of holders have never won a prize
NS&I’s Premium Bonds are popular thanks to the allure of winning in their monthly prize draw. But data reveals that the majority of savers are yet to win a penny.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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How to get an ISA and SIPP cashback bonus
Tips Here are the best pension and ISA transfer offers, with some providers giving away as much as £2,000 in cashback for transferring an account
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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