Don’t count resources out

Commodities have performed poorly over the past year, but they tend to move in long and volatile cycles.

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House prices rise 4.1% in last year - but fall monthly for fourth consecutive time

The latest house price index show finds that house prices are slowing

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UK inflation slides to 8.7% - what does it mean for your money?

Inflation has dropped below 10% for the first time in months, but with food prices at a 45-year high, is this good news and what does it mean for your money?

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Revealed: the investment platforms that pay less than 1% interest on cash holdings

Do you know how much interest the cash balance in your investment portfolio, ISA or pension earns? We lift the lid on the best and worst interest-payers - and what you can do about it.

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Holiday rip-off: Millions of travellers hit with hidden costs by using debit card abroad

A family of four on a week-long trip to France could pay an extra £212 in fees by using their everyday bank card compared to the lowest-cost option, according to new research. We expose the hidden debit card fees and reveal how to get the best deal.

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Look beyond the blue chips for the best bargains in British income stocks

A professional investor tells us where he’d put his money. This week: Chris McVeyof the FP Octopus UK Multi Cap Income Fund highlights three favourites.

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Should you invest in rum?

Old rum could be worth thousands of pounds. Is it worth auctioning off?

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Nationwide to give £100 cash boost to customers

Nationwide Building Society is giving customers £100 as it reinvests profits. Dubbed the Nationwide Fairer Share scheme, we look at who is eligible.

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What is the Energy Price Cap and when will it be announced?

Ofgem is due to announce the latest energy price cap next week, which will determine the energy prices for Q3 2023. But what is the price cap, why does it matter and when will the latest be announced? Here’s everything you need to know.

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Fairmont Windsor Park: a royal wonderland

Matthew Partridge enjoys fine dining and elegant luxury at this chic countryside hotel

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Energy prices to fall in July - should you switch to a fixed energy tariff?

Cheaper fixed energy deals could be making a comeback in the coming weeks with experts predicting a drop in energy prices from July. But should you fix energy tariffs?

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Energy bill refunds: Ovo and Good Energy to pay out £4m to customers who were overcharged

Ofgem, the energy regulator, found the two suppliers had overcharged nearly 18,000 customers. Are you due a refund?

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E.on Next, Good Energy and Octopus Energy pay £8m amid failures over late final bills

Three energy firms have paid £8 million over compensation failures after lengthy delays in producing final bills to more than 100,000 customers when they switched suppliers

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Who is the richest woman in the world?

Francoise Bettencourt Meyers is the richest woman in the world with a fortune of $91 billion according to Bloomberg.

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A private equity approach to public markets

A different approach to capitalising on low UK equity valuations.

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More than 10 million UK adults struggling with bills and credit repayments, UK watchdog warns

Millions of people are now struggling with bill payments amid the cost of living crisis and at risk of falling into the debt trap, the UK regulator has warned.

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Three British stocks offering all-weather income

A professional investor tells us where he’d put his money. This week: Brendan Gulston, co-manager of the LF Gresham House UK Multi Cap Income Fund.

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Renters’ reform bill: what does it mean for landlords and tenants?

The Renters’ Reform Bill, which promises an overhaul of the private rented sector, is currently being discussed by parliament. We look into what it could mean for tenants and landlords.

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NS&I boosts ISA interest rates

Over 333,000 customers are set to benefit from the boosted ISA rate, but is it worth switching to NS&I?

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The Post Office Scandal: A shameful miscarriage of justice

In the Post Office Scandal there were thousands of individuals wrongly accused and charged with theft between 2000 and 2013.

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The debt ceiling illustrates America’s empire of debt

The US has never quite got the hang of the conquering business as the debt ceiling debate shows.

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Millions of households face a mortgage hike of £2,300 a year

Around 3.75 million households are yet to feel the impact of rising mortgage rates because they are still on cheap fixed deals

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Adidas’s still has a lot to prove

Sportswear giant Adidas is struggling to offset the impact of a boycott by Chinese consumers and the Kanye West scandal. Matthew Partridge reports

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State pension underpayments hit a record in 2022/23

The state pension underpayment rate is currently the highest on record, up from £130m last year. We explain how to check if you’ve been affected and how to claim.

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ONS: UK economy shrank 0.3% in March

The latest data from the ONS showed falling car and retail sales combined with industrial action caused GDP to contract in March. However, the economy expanded by 0.1% in the first quarter overall.

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Could these 5 collectables make you rich?

Some everyday items could be worth a small fortune in the future, but what collectables are worth owning? We look at which ones are worthy investments and make you hundreds or thousands.

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Britain is in the bargain basement: buy small- and mid-caps for the bounce

A professional investor tells us where he’d put his money. This week: Richard Penny, manager of the TM CRUX UK Special Situations Fund, selects three stocks.

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GDP

Gross domestic product (GDP) is a measure of the total amount of goods and services produced by a country in a specific period of time, usually a year or a quarter.

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Bank of England hikes base rate to 4.5%

The Bank of England has hiked rates again as it continues its battle with inflation.

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Financing an electric vehicle – which deal is best?

HP, PCP, lease or subscription? Find out the best way to finance a new electric vehicle

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3 ways to save on rail tickets

Train fares have gone up, but there are ways to cut costs.

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US inflation falls to the lowest level in two years

The rate of CPI inflation in the US slowed to its lowest rate since April 2021, suggesting the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes may be coming to an end.

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NIESR: ‘Squeezed’ middle class households now £2,560 a year worse off

Britain will feel like it’s in recession even if it isn't after a significant drop in middle-class income - and the poorest households are even worse off.

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The best ways to save with railcards

The cost of train tickets keeps going up, but there are ways to save. We’ve rounded up all the railcards you can use to cut costs.

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Is the technology rout over?

Big tech has reported a bump in revenues leading some to question if the pandemic slump is over

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Are solar panels worth the cost?

We look into what you need to know before deciding whether to install solar panels.

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Bag thousands of bonus points with Barclaycard’s new Avios Card offer

The Avios reward scheme, pioneered by British Airways, is considered by some to be one of the best reward schemes in the world mainly due to its flexibility. There are lots of different ways to collect Avios points, and there are lots of different ways to spend them as well, from flights, hotels, car hire, and online shopping.

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Energy prices expected to fall in July - should you switch to a fixed energy tariff?

Fixed energy deals could be making a comeback later this year with experts predicting a drop in energy prices from July. We explain what your energy could cost this summer.

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Halifax: House prices fall by almost £1,000

Latest Halifax house price index reveals the fall in average house prices brings to an end three months of steady rises - what does it mean for the housing market?

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5 hydrogen stocks for adventurous investors

The gas will play a key part in the transition to renewable energy. Bruce Packard reviews investors’ risky options.

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What is Elon Musk's net worth?

Elon Musk is the enigmatic billionaire behind Tesla, Space X and most recently, Twitter. But how did he make his fortune?

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Rethinking ESG investing

Sustainable ESG funds are coming under attack for a lack of focus. Investors need to be selective

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Power your portfolio with the profits of China’s electric-vehicle makers

A professional investor tells us where he’d put his money. This week: Ewan Markson-Brown of the CRUX Asia ex-Japan Fund highlights three favourites.

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Lord Lee of Trafford: how I’ve invested since 1962

Katie Binns speaks to Lord Lee - one of the UK’s first ISA millionaires - about how UK shares made him his million, how he’s weathered many market storms over the last 60 years, and his top tips for investors today.

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What should we do about greedflation?

Companies’ price hikes have been driving inflation. But the trend is ending now, says Merryn Somerset Webb.

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Beware the savings tax trap

Higher interest rates mean that many savers may exceed their savings tax allowances

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Who is the richest person in the world?

Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates and Elon Musk are among the richest people in the world, but the top spot belongs to someone else.

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UK house prices rise in April for the first time in seven months

Nationwide’s latest house price index showed house prices ticked up in April after a sustained period of falls, while data from Zoopla showed demand has bounced back.

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May’s NS&I Premium Bond prize draw - find out if you’re a winner

The million pound jackpot has been won by two lucky NS&I Premium Bond savers Find out here if you’re one of this month’s millionaires

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