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MoneyWeek
Investors warned against mini bonds after latest collapseThe Financial Conduct Authority has warned that retail investors are still coming across the risky products despite a marketing ban
Daily Mirror
DWP £10,000 ‘trigger’ alert as new update givenExperts have expressed concern behind the headline figures
GB News
Angela Rayner ordered to repay £17K payoff to taxpayer after Cabinet returnAngela Rayner is under pressure to hand back a £16,876 exit payment she received when she left Government last autumn over her tax affairs.
Daily Express
Angela Rayner’s return branded a ‘slap in the face’ to taxpayers | Politics | News | Express.co.ukAngela Rayner has been handed back her old housing job just months after being ousted in a stamp duty scandal in what experts branded a slap in the face.
MoneyWeek
Should banking profits be diverted to poorer households?The TUC is calling for a higher windfall tax on banks to fund a social tariff on energy bills.
Daily Express
New gold investment update with ‘ultimate role’ adviceInvestors have been given an update
The Times
The biggest money mistakes made by six-figure earnersThose making over £100,000 risk losing valuable allowances. Don’t allow the cushion of a good salary to stop you taking sensible steps to preserve your wealth
FT Adviser
Estate planning and retirement top clients’ prioritiesFinancial planning firms are seeing growing demand for advice on estate planning and retirement as clients focus on long-term financial priorities.
Thisismoney
Tax hikes and fiscal uncertainty mean Britain is less appealing to the wealthyBritain is becoming a less attractive location for the wealthy, a report suggests.
Daily Express
Value of the World Cup trophy today is mouthwatering – 264 times more than 1966It shows just how long it’s been since England won the World Cup.
Daily Mirror
People born before 1976 told ‘make crucial check now’It could make all the difference in the years to come
Daily Express
People in their 50s told to ‘make crucial pension check’ before time runs outFeels like the clock’s ticking on this one
GB News
Rachel Reeves's ISA shake-up SLAMMED as savers fade 22% tax 'punishment' on interestThe Chancellor is being called to reconsider pending tax reform to ISAs
Professional Adviser
IFAs warn gender pension gap goes beyond an investment problemIFAs have warned that the gender pension gap is set to get worse as above-target inflation and the cost-of-living crisis are impacting women’s ability to save, with the problem structural as well as financial.
Mums News
Gender pension gap set to get worse as ‘the ongoing cost of living crisis is damaging women’s ability to save for their futures’...FEMALE IFAs have warned that the gender pension gap is set to get worse in the years ahead as stubborn above-target inflation and the cost […]
FT Adviser
Aviva platform cash changes will leave ‘many clients worse off’Advisers fear changes to Aviva’s treatment of cash on its platform could lead to clients being worse off.
MoneyWeek
Households are holding record amounts in cash - how much should you invest?Research by Fidelity shows investing levels remain below their 1990s peak. Here is why you should consider investing more.
North Wales Live
New ’40 percent’ tax alert as UK ‘many families are being caught’There is a 40% charge on parts of an estate above the threshold – and experts warn more families are being caught out
Yorkshire Live
New ’40 percent’ tax alert as UK ‘many families are being caught’There is a 40% charge on parts of an estate above the threshold – and experts warn more families are being caught out
Daily Express
New ‘death tax’ warning as experts say avoid HMRC threshold riskThe standard threshold - known as the nil-rate band - has been stuck at £325,000 since 2009
Surrey Live
New ’40 percent’ tax alert as UK ‘many families are being caught’There is a 40% charge on parts of an estate above the threshold – and experts warn more families are being caught out
FT Adviser
Gold prices have remained steady despite geopolitical uncertaintiesAfter spiking at the start of 2026 and when the Iran war started, gold prices have not seen expected spikes as a result of the conflict.
Daily Express
RAC says petrol and diesel ‘should fall by several pence a litre’Even a tiny drop would be a relief
Professional Adviser
Advisers on gold: ‘Lost some of its shine but there’s still a case to hold it’Gold prices have been surging since last August, a trend that gained serious momentum in early 2026 as global instability grew. But in more recent weeks the price of the precious metal has faltered. What’s...
Express.co.uk
‘War on UK taxpayers’ as Iran piles £12bn onto national interestExperts explain how the Iran war could impact mortgage pricings and how pensioners could benefit.
Express.co.uk
‘We’ve seen a major change in gold prices - and now is the perfect time to buy’Gold always gets people twitchy
Express.co.uk
Brits told ‘take action or lose £13k’ with HMRC deadline in two weeksBanks really do bank on your laziness
Sky News
What do high gilt yields mean for your pension?Rising gilt yields are “awful news for the government” - but those nearing retirement may be cheering, according to advisers. Here’s why.
Business Matters
Individual insolvencies surge 18% as experts warn households are at ‘breaking point’UK individual insolvencies have surged 18% year-on-year, with experts warning households are at breaking point as high interest rates, inflation and debt pressures intensify.
FT Adviser
Consumers turning to crowdfunding over protection is ‘dangerous gamble’UK consumers are engaging in a “dangerous gamble” by using crowdfunding websites as a “substitute” for
The Money Pages
Stocks and shares ISAs return three times more than cash ISAsThose who have invested money in stocks and shares ISAs over the last year will have earned three times more than those putting the same amount into a cash ISA.
FT Adviser
Stocks and shares Isas outperform cash Isas for third yearThe average stocks and shares Isa grew by around 11 per cent in the past year, compared with a 3.4 per cent return from cash Isas, figures from Moneyfacts show.
FT Adviser
‘Discipline is vital’ remind advisers amid week of gold fluctuationsAdvisers have warned against “getting lost in the moment” as gold prices rise and fall.
The Money Pages
‘New era’ for savings as interest rates take a plungeSavers are being warned they should prepare for a ‘new era of returns’ as rates continue falling from their peaks.
Sky News
11 financial New Year’s resolutions to get your money in orderHoping to get your finances in order this year? Whether it’s clearing debt or building a nest egg, here are some New Year’s resolutions to help you become more money-savvy - and tips from experts on how...
Birmingham Live
Gold and silver prices at ‘all-time high’ as $5,000 gold may come ‘soon’Gold and silver hit new all-time highs overnight, with the former hitting $4,583.34 and the latter $84.43 at the time of writing. One trader said: “Venezuela, Trump’s threats of military action in Iran...
Business Matters
Gold and silver hit record highs as experts urge Britons to check drawers and jewellery boxesGold and silver prices hit all-time highs, prompting experts to urge Britons to check jewellery boxes and weigh up cautious investment options.
Express.co.uk
Anyone with a jewellery box urged to check it nowA spike has sparked a rush of interest well beyond City traders
Birmingham Live
‘Oil prices will almost certainly rise’ after Donald Trump’s Venezuela attackFinance experts have delivered their verdict on the attack
The i Paper
How likely a stock market crash is in 2026 - and how experts say you can prepareExperts say ensuring you have a diverse portfolio of investments is key to preparing for any stock market crash
BBC News
Gold and silver hit records as investors hunt for safetyInvestors are flocking to precious metals amid geopolitical tensions and expectations of more US interest rate cuts.
GB News
Pension crisis for workers as Rachel Reeves's £4.7bn 'salary sacrifice raid' to 'shrink retirement pots'The Chancellor unveiled changes to salary sacrifice rules which could impact pension savings for millions
FT Adviser
Advisers question why Hargreaves Lansdown got a shout out in BudgetThe chancellor mentioned Hargreaves Lansdown in the Budget as a wealth firm in a position to help people move from saving in cash Isas to investing in stocks-and-shares Isas.
Sky News
Pensions, salaries, benefits, petrol and property | What the budget means for youMoney live reporter Jess Sharp explains how the budget will impact your finances in the video below. We’ve also been answering your questions on what the budget means for your money - scroll down to catch...
Newspage News
Cutting the cash ISA limit slammed as “another short-sighted move by the government”Cutting the cash ISA limit to £12,000 branded “another short-sighted move by the government” following Budget
Birmingham Live
‘Thousands of employers to dump salary sacrifice pension support after raid’Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed the the salary sacrifice cap in today’s Autumn Budget
Business Matters
£4.7bn ‘salary sacrifice raid’ could see pension benefit scrapped by thousands of employers, experts warnExperts say Reeves’ £4.7bn salary sacrifice cap will make pension schemes far less attractive, push employers to cut benefits, stall hiring and shrink workers’ long-term retirement pots.
Thisismoney
As the number of people aged over 100 doubles, here are three ways the ageing population will affect ALL our financesBack in 2004, in a world that years away from facing the global financial crisis of 2008, Brexit and the covid pandemic, news headlines warned of the risks of an ageing population and the possibility of...
Business Insider
What is the BOE expected to do with business rates?The Bank of England is announcing its latest bank rate decision on Thursday, 6 November, and commentary from business owners around the UK suggest that people are divided on whether the Bank should cut...
FT Adviser
Advisers say Reeves is gearing up for a ‘promise breaking Budget’Bemusing and deflective were the words used by the advice community to describe Rachel Reeves’ speech this morning.
Newspage News
“Excluding business sale proceeds from Temporary High Balance protection is a policy blind spot”“Excluding business sale proceeds from Temporary High Balance protection is a policy blind spot” say financial experts
Portfolio Adviser
Does the gold price crash signal full reversal or short-term correction? | Portfolio AdviserThe price of an ounce of gold has stabilised at just above the $4000 mark after crashing down from all-time highs of over $4400.
The Independent
Should you be saving or spending pension cash before inheritance tax rules change?Reports suggest some people are withdrawing pension savings to spend now - but is it the right approach?
Express.co.uk
Rachel Reeves slammed as UK economy on ‘toxic’ path to inflation chaosThe prediction, from S&P Global, marks a sharp climb from August’s 3.8% rate and is double the Bank of England’s (BoE) 2% target.
FT Adviser
Former footballer Matt Jansen gives warning after John Barnes’ bankruptcyAdvisers have warned sportspeople to “beware of sharks and predatory financial advisers” in the wake of former footballer John Barnes declaring bankruptcy.
Express.co.uk
Gold smashes past $4,000 an ounce as economic uncertainty sparks global worryAnalysts have said $5,000 gold is now “a reasonable waypoint”, as the price of the yellow metal continues to rise.
Express.co.uk
‘Unbeatable’ savings account offers 50% bonus rateMany households aren’t aware that the “unbeatable” savings account exists, experts have said.
Express.co.uk
Brits warned of ‘next dangerous inheritance tax nightmare’More people are at risk of being “quietly” pushed into the inheritance tax net, experts have warned.
Business Matters
Gold hits record high as analysts predict $4,000 milestone by ChristmasGold has surged to an all-time high of $3,778 per ounce, with analysts warning it could hit $4,000 by Christmas. Silver has also soared 45% this year amid inflation and geopolitical uncertainty.
Bristol Live
HMRC considering ‘blatant’ change to tax the bank of mum and dadCritics warn that it would have a ‘drastic effect’ on families in the UK
Devon Live
‘Daft’ new HMRC rules could hit ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’The potential proposal involves reducing the longstanding £3,000 annual tax-free gift allowance
Lancs Live
‘Bank of mum and dad’ at risk in HMRC tax plan say expertsChancellor Rachel Reeves is rumoured to be planning a move that would target families, say critics
Wales Online
HMRC to make ‘blatant’ change to tax the bank of mum and dadThe HMRC is rumoured to be planning a clampdown on the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’, with critics warning that it will have a ‘drastic effect’ on families in the UK
North Wales Live
Rumoured HMRC crackdown on ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ sparks warning‘From everyday living expenses to help with property deposits, this support is essential’
Express.co.uk
Fury as Rachel Reeves plots ‘unfair tax grab on grandparents’The Chancellor has been warned capping lifetime gifts further risks cutting off parents and grandparents support for loved ones.
Birmingham Live
UK households warned over HMRC crackdown on ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’Reeves blasted for an inheritance tax plot which is “turning grandparents into tax evaders”.
Express.co.uk
Experts warn Rachel Reeves is caught in a ‘debt trap’The surge in the cost of government debt has raised fears of a repeat of the sterling crisis of 1976
The i Paper
The price of silver is rising - how to invest and whether you shouldPrices have risen particularly steeply over the past couple of years, according to experts
Business Matters
Rachel Reeves’ inheritance tax plans branded “daft” as experts warn grandparents could become “overnight tax evaders”Financial experts have criticised Rachel Reeves’ reported plans to cap tax-free family gifts under inheritance tax rules, warning it could hit struggling young families and turn grandparents into “overnight...
Express.co.uk
Reeves ‘daft new IHT plot’ slammed for ‘turning grandparents into tax evaders’Financial experts have claimed Rachel Reeves risks effectively criminalising ordinary people for simply helping their children and grandchildren.
Business Insider
What does the Bank of England’s expected rate cut mean for the UK’s 5.5 million SMEs?The Bank of England's (BoE) Monetary Policy Committee will announce its interest rate decision on 7 August.
FTAdviser
Quilter ARs move to restricted model an ‘opportunity’ for IFAsQuilter’s decision to move its remaining independent appointed representatives to a restrictive model is a “good opportunity” for IFAs, Rowley Turton director, Scott Gallacher, has said.
Express.co.uk
Hefty fees alert for millions in Britain’s biggest pension schemeA worker earning £50,000 may have to pay an extra £440 in charges between 2032 and 2038.
Sky News
Money blog: ‘Sin taxes’ and pension raid on way, Britons warnedWelcome to the Money blog, Sky News’ personal finance and consumer hub. Today, we help a disgruntled British Airways customer, we explore why Britons are eating out earlier, and we examine what higher-than-expected...
Express.co.uk
Major update on ‘grossly unfair’ pensions changes as Reeves set to press aheadThe reforms have garnered significant criticism from the pensions industry and other financial experts.
Citywire
Cash ISA rumours bring echoes of pension tax frenzy for IFAsAdvisers are recommending clients wait for full announcements and take advantage of good rates rather than worry about allowances being cut.
Express.co.uk
Rachel Reeves’ economic chaos leaves Bank of England with ‘big conundrum’One analyst said the Bank was “stuck between delaying rate cuts to tame prices or easing policy to support a weakening economy”.
Express.co.uk
Best savings accounts of the week offering up to 4.75% interestEXCLUSIVE: Experts have listed the best savings accounts ahead of an expected base rate cut in a few weeks’ time.
Business Insider
Bitcoin is on a record-setting hot streak. 3 things are driving the latest rally in the top crypto.Bullish tailwinds have boosted the world’s largest cryptocurrency in the last week. The token’s price broke above $120,000 for the first time on Monday.
Evening Standard
Bitcoin price live: Reaction as cryptocurrency reaches all time highWe bring you the latest news and reaction as Bitcoin reaches an all-time high
Express.co.uk
DWP blasted as ‘clueless’ as £29,000 pension pot rise claim rejectedEXCLUSIVE: Experts have cast doubt on DWP claims that reforms could add £29,000 to some pension pots.
Express.co.uk
Experts urge calm as Rachel Reeves eyes £10k cash ISA capThe move, expected in the Autumn Budget, would see the current £20,000 allowance cut
Express.co.uk
Cash ISA update as savers can outfox Rachel Reeves with 4 movesExperts have issued advice as to how to swerve a decision described as “utterly deluded”.
This Is Money
I earn £125K should I salary sacrifice as much as I can in a pension?My promotion and pay increase fall almost entirely into the 60% tax trap and I am worried that the government will change salary sacrifice and I’ll lose out.
Saga
50 Ways to Save Money on Holiday | Expert Tips for Cheaper TravelGet 50 practical ways to cut holiday expenses. Our experts reveal how to find cheaper travel, smart spending tricks, and how to enjoy more for less.
Moneyweek
225,000 savers cashed out their pension savings last year – what are the risks of a retirement raid?Pension savers have more flexibility on how to access their retirement pot but there are risks if you make the wrong decision
Moneyweek
Older renters £2,000 worse-off than homeowners – the risks of renting in retirementThere are financial risks to renting in your golden years, research suggests
FTAdviser
Rise in gold prices is ‘screaming signal of market fear’Gold prices spiked today (April 11) amid uncertainty over global markets as Donald Trump’s have sparked fresh volatility.
Reuters
Trump tariff pause leaves CEOs asking: What happens in 90 days?U.S. President Donald Trump's sudden about-face on sweeping import tariffs did little to soothe companies' worries about the fallout from his trade war and its chaotic implementation: soaring costs, falling...
Express.co.uk
Don’t panic about Cash ISA changes - 5 stocks and shares versions that do the...Some Stocks and Shares ISAs pay fixed rates of interest on savers’ cash, find out how this works and how you can invest it.
Yorkshire Live
Millions of workers urged to ‘take pay cut’ amid salary rule changeMillions of British workers have been warned they may have to ask for a pay cut
Birmingham Live
Millions of workers urged to ‘take pay cut’ due to salary rule change next weekSalary sacrifice enquiries “have gone parabolic since the Autumn Budget” as firms look to mitigate against the additional NI costs, it has emerged.
London Business News
Salary sacrifice enquiries ‘has gone parabolic since the Autumn Budget’Salary sacrifice enquiries have gone parabolic since the Autumn Budget as firms seek to offset additional costs efficiently.
Express.co.uk
Employers’ key pension move to avoid NI hike as Brits urged to ‘take pay cut’There has been a surge in the number of companies looking to make staff take a pay cut.
FTAdviser
Economic uncertainty drives investors to gold ‘safe haven’The price of gold hit record highs today (March 18), reaching more than $3,000 per ounce, with advisers and industry experts expecting the price to continue rising.
FTAdviser
‘We don’t run portfolios on this basis’: Advisers refuse to time bonds marketFund managers see opportunity in the volatile bond markets of late but advisers are less keen to adjust their portfolios to capitalise on them.
Moneyweek
Gold price hits a new high in 2025 – could it soar higher?Gold prices have continued to rally in 2025, as Trump’s tariffs prompt inflationary concerns and investors flee big tech stocks. Could gold soon pass $3,000?
Express.co.uk
HMRC issues alert as state pensioners urged to add £5,915 a year to pensionBritons have collectively added £35million more to their state pension pots by using HMRC’s service.
Property Soup
Weak December retail sales reinforce calls for rate cutThe UK high street endured a lacklustre festive season as official data published last Friday morning revealed a 0.3% decline in retail sales volumes during December 2024. While sectors such as clothing...
GB News
Mortgage warning as rates set to rise after UK borrowing hits 27-year highHomeowners have been issued an urgent warning as fixed-rate mortgages are set to rise after Government borrowing costs soared to their highest level in more than 27 years.
This Is Money
Mortgage rates look set to go up AGAIN after UK’s borrowing costs riseRates had been expected to fall in 2025 due to expectations that the Bank of England will cut the base rate three or four times, but that has now been thrown into question.
Pound Sterling Live
Bond Crisis 90% Down to Reeves' Budget Say Small BusinessesUK government bonds, the Pound, and UK stocks are falling. Small businesses in the UK say Chancellor Rachel Reeves and her gover…
Birmingham Live
Warning for UK households who have Direct Debits going out of bank accountNow with Christmas in the rear view mirror, experts have advised that drawing a distinct line between “wants” and genuine “needs” is vital.
Express.co.uk
£100 warning over ‘forgotten’ subscriptions in bank accountsExperts advise that drawing a distinct line between “wants” and genuine “needs” is vital
Express.co.uk
Labour Budget to bring higher prices, lower wages and mortgage rate riseEconomic forecasts have changed ‘dramatically’ since the autumn Budget was announced, an expert has said.
Moneyweek
HMRC paper self-assessment deadline approaches – should you file your tax return by post?Most people file their tax return online but there are benefits to completing your self-assessment forms by post
Express.co.uk
Pension funds warned on ‘deeply irresponsible’ move to invest in BitcoinThe row has been triggered by a decision by a trust to advise a UK defined benefit (DB) pension scheme on allocating 3% of their portfolio to holding Bitcoin
What Mortgage
Will the Bank of England cut interest rates this week? - What MortgageForecasts the Bank of England is to cut interest rates from 5% to 4.75% on Thursday remain despite jitters following last week’s Budget.
Introducer Today
Bank of England “navigating treacherous waters” over rate decision - Introducer TodayConsensus remains that the Bank of England will cut rates by 0.25%
FTAdviser
‘Tamer than expected’: Advisers react to BudgetAdvisers have reacted to yesterday’s Budget by saying while it was tamer than expected, they anticipate it to have a big impact on estate planning and to be painful for investors and businesses.
Express.co.uk
Gold rush – Price hits $3,000 an ounce before ChristmasGold has surged in price by 40 percent in the past year
Birmingham Live
State pension must be ‘means tested’ with Triple Lock hike in doubtA 0.1 percentage point increase could add around £100 million to the pension costs in a blow to the new Labour Government.
GB News
'State pension needs to be means-tested' say analysts as triple lock viability questionedAnalysts are calling on the state pension to be "means-tested" amid ongoing concerns over the long-term viability of the triple lock.
Express.co.uk
State Pension National Insurance deadline issued to get £328 extra a yearPaying £907.48 to cover one year of missed NI payments will boost the annual pension by some £328.64, which rises in line with inflation.
FTAdviser
Portfolio reviews and workshops: advisers do their bit for Good Money WeekAs UKSif’s Good Money Week kicks off its programme of events, advisers too are doing their bit to raise awareness of values-based investing.
Agence France-Presse
Ralentissement de l’inflation en août, selon l’indice préféré de la FedL’inflation a ralenti en août aux États-Unis, selon l’indice PCE, privilégié par la Fed qui a commencé à abaisser ses taux, alors que les prix élevés restent l’une des principales préoccupations des électeurs,...
Actual News Magazine
2024 - United States | Inflation slows in August, according to the Fed’s preferred index(Washington) Inflation slowed in August in the United States, according to the PCE index, favored by the Fed which began to lower its rates, while high prices
Moneyweek
Gold price hits record high – could it soar higher?The gold price has reached a new all-time high and is approaching $2,600. We look at what’s next for the yellow metal and how to invest in gold
What Mortgage
Economy stalls in July – could it mean another interest rate cut? - What MortgageMortgage experts think another cut to interest rates before the end of the year is now more likely after the economy stalled in July.
Moneyweek
What is the 60% tax trap?If you’re a high earner - or about to become one - you may fall into the 60% tax trap. But what is it and how can you avoid it?
Moneyweek
Gold price hits record high – could it soar higher?The gold price has reached a new all-time high, passing $2,500. We look at what’s next for the yellow metal and how to invest in gold
aussiedlerbote.de
Gold prices soar to unprecedented heights.The upward trajectory of gold prices is accelerating. In 2023, the valuable metal has seen a surge of 20%, triggering questions about its motivations.
Express.co.uk
Gold price surges to a record high with a single bar selling for more than $1mInvestors, both private individuals and institutions, are turning to precious metals to preserve and boost their wealth amid global economic uncertainty.
London Business News
Gold price hits an all-time high which will ‘push yield-hungry capital towards emerging markets’Discover why gold prices are soaring and how cutting rates by the US Federal Reserve could drive yield towards emerging markets.
Daily Mail
Pound climbs to highest level in a year amid boost for UK touristsSterling rose to nearly $1.30 this afternoon after strong economic growth cast fresh doubt over when the Bank of England will finally cut interest rates next month.