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NS&I to cut Premium Bonds prize rate, with fewer big money prizes

NS&I’s announcement is ‘the biggest sign yet’ that a rates bonanza enjoyed by savers is coming to an end, a finance expert said.

The Independent UK

Around 1,000 people affected by Post Office scandal face looming tax deadline

Postmasters struggling to meet the tax deadline due to late top-up payments will have any penalties or associated interest cancelled, HMRC said.

The Independent UK

UK pensions and tax: seven steps to make the most of your money in 2024

Check your state pension, and don’t leave your self-assessment return until the last minute

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UK house prices fall 1.8% in 2023, as FTSE 100 ends year up 3.8% – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as house prices defy fears of a crash, on the final trading day of 2023

The Guardian - UK

FTSE 100 Live: BT shares fall on Ofcom ruling, wages update boosts interest rate outlook, US inflation at 3.1%

A surprise 0.3% decline in GDP for October today fuelled the UK’s winter recession fears and appeared to push interest rate cuts a little closer on the horizon.

Evening Standard

Decline in UK Mortgage Rates Spurs Optimism for Homebuyers and Remortgagors

The United Kingdom has witnessed a notable drop in the average cost of a two-year fixed-rate mortgage, falling below six per cent for the first time in nearly six months.

International Business Times UK

State pension increase of 8.5% will be greeted with relief, say experts

With inflation starting to fall back, the rise will create much-needed space in pensioners’ budgets, experts said.

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‘Savage pruning’ for returns on Green Savings Bonds

Savings giant NS&I has launched a new issue of its Green Savings Bonds, with a new rate of 3.95%, compared with 5.70% for its previous issue.

The Independent UK

Cohabiting couples: your rights on money, property, tax and more

These are different from those of a spouse, so here’s what you need to know

The Guardian - UK

FCA finds significant increase in number of people buying now and paying later

The regulator said it wants to ensure that consumers, particularly those in vulnerable circumstances, have adequate protections.

The Independent UK

Pensioners could be set for inflation-busting state pension rise next April

Experts have said a potential increase to the state pension of 8.5% could re-ignite the debate around the sustainability of the triple lock.

The Independent UK

Oil prices edge higher as global demand reignites inflation worries

Brent crude oil surpassed $97 per barrel on Thursday, edging toward the 100 dollar mark which was last hit more than a year ago

The Independent UK

Rate hike pause ‘will offer some relief to those struggling with housing costs’

The rate pause brings relief to mortgage holders but some finance experts suggested the best cash savings deals may not be around for much longer.

The Independent UK

Julian Dunkerton and how Superdry spiraled out of style

Its gibberish Japanese logos were cool in the Noughties, but now Superdry is tanking. Can its tenacious, tech-phobic founder save the brand? Hattie Crisell finds out

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The Independent UK

Average easy access savings rate at highest since November 2008

Typical easy access savings rates surpassed 3% this week, according to Moneyfactscompare.co.uk.

The Guardian - UK

More than one in five Britons have cut pension payments in living cost crisis

Hargreaves Lansdown study comes as fund manager Abrdn calls for doubling of minimum contributions

The Guardian - UK

How to choose the best UK student bank account

From the ‘must-have’ overdraft to money off food and rail travel

The Independent UK

London house prices fall, with rest of UK ‘doomed to follow’ as inflation cools

UK house price inflation slowed to 1.7% in June, according to official data.

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Evening Standard

House prices: the average London home now costs 14 times the typical household income

Only after 5.5 years of income can the top 10 per cent of London earners can afford ‘median-priced’ homes, according to the ONS

The Independent UK

Average home costs 8.4 times typical income in England, says ONS

In Wales, the average house price-to-income ratio was 6.4, in Scotland it was 5.3 and in Northern Ireland it was 5.1.

The Guardian - UK

How to start a pension if you’re self-employed in the UK

It can be daunting but it is important to begin somewhere so you can top up a state pension

The Independent UK

Plans to simplify process for high income child benefit charge set out

The Government will later set out plans to enable employed people to pay through their tax code, without the need to register for self-assessment.

The Guardian - UK

With interest rates soaring, can an annuity secure a happy retirement?

Once written off as poor value, sales are on the up with better returns. But many retirees remain sceptical. So are they a good option?

Daily Mirror

Should I invest in Premium Bonds or put my money in savings? What you need to know

We asked Sarah Coles, head of personal finance at Hargreaves Lansdown, about whether savers should stick their money into a high-paying savings account, or take a gamble on Premium Bonds

The Guardian - UK

Average two-year fixed rate mortgage deal hits 6% for first time this year, as Sunak rules out extra help – business live

Average mortgage rates hit highest level since December, as asking prices for British homes fall in June for the first time in six years

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