Wednesday, March 22, 2023

UK inflation jumps to 10.4% in February

The rate of inflation increased in February following two months of falls, increasing pressure on households and the Bank of England ahead of its interest rate meeting tomorrow.

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

HMRC: UK property transactions down by nearly 20%

The latest data from HMRC reflected the long-lasting effects of the mini-Budget on the UK property market and house prices.

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Monday, March 20, 2023

What happened to Credit Suisse?

UBS acquired Credit Suisse at £2.65bn on Sunday afternoon – significantly below its closing value on Friday, which was around £7bn. We take a look at what happened to this former Swiss champion.

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Can I avoid IHT by stuffing all my money into a pension?

The ditching of the lifetime allowance could enable millions of pension savers to avoid inheritance tax. We explain how.

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Profit from the rise of shareholder activism in Japan’s small companies

A professional investor tells us where he’d put his money. Daniel Lee, head ofJapan Research, AVI Japan Opportunity Trust, highlights three promising stocks.

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Rightmove: UK house prices up £3,000 as property market rebounds

Rightmove’s latest house price index shows the property market has been resilient despite an economic downturn

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Friday, March 17, 2023

How to get a council tax reduction

Council taxes will go up next month, but some people can get a discount. We explain who can get a council tax reduction

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OBR: House prices to fall 10% by 2024

The latest forecast from the government watchdog predicts a bigger fall in house prices than previously expected.

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Does your portfolio need a review: here's how to give yours a spring clean

The start of the new financial year is a good time to look into your investments

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Will Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse spark a new bank crisis?

The fall of Silicon Valley Bank and the rescue of Credit Suisse have sent shockwaves through the financial system. However, they’re unlikely to lead to another 2008-style bank crisis says Cris Sholto Heaton

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

The highest yielding S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats

Dividends are a key component of investment returns in the long-term. A portfolio of dividend aristocrats is a great way to build wealth and a sustainable income stream.

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Government plans could see NS&I boost interest rates

The government-backed bank has a new funding target, which could prompt it to boost the rates on its Premium Bonds, ISAs and bonds.

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Budget 2023: Free childcare hours extended to children aged between nine months and two years old

Jeremy Hunt used his Spring Budget to unveil seven childcare changes, which will essentially give parents a £6.5k boost to their finances. We explain the changes and what they really mean for parents.

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The platinum price could double as demand takes off

Platinum has been disappointing to own, but with demand rising and supply drying up, the fundamentals are improving argues Dominic Frisby.

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Don’t count resources out

Commodities have performed poorly over the past year, but they tend to move in long and volatile cycles. from Moneyweek RSS Feed https://m...