Bitcoin reached a record $112,000 (£82,700) on May 22, and many believe it has far further to run - although this is far from a given.

Why it’s now time to jump on the Bitcoin bandwagon

Prices for essential goods and services remain higher than historical norms. One of the most notable contributors to these high costs has been the energy sector.

Flawed system leaves millions paying too much for energy bills

Inflation is back on the rise, with a shock jump arriving today. Financial experts gave us their top tips on what you can do to protect your wealth and income.

Experts reveal tips to protect against inflation after ‘Awful April’

Global pharmaceutical stocks fall on US pledge to drop prescription drug prices by 30% to 80%.

Global pharma shares tank after Trump pledges to cut prices

Shares in GSK and Astrazeneca slumped on Monday morning after Trump announced a fresh pharma policy that could slash drug prices.

GSK and Astrazeneca shares slump as Trump vows drug price cut

The price of gold hit a new all-time high Friday, as uncertainty surrounding the ongoing global trade war reached new heights.

“Gold smashing through $3,200 is a screaming signal of market fear”

Markets have priced in a smaller quarter-point reduction next month

Former Bank of England chief calls for unexpected 0.5% rate drop

As the world’s stock markets take the brunt of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs experts explain what will happen to your pension and savings.

Everything we know so far about how Trump’s tariffs will impact your pension

Apple has not yet announced any price increases, but analysts say that there could be a surge in the price of an iPhone

iPhone prices ‘could surge by £300’ amid new Donald Trump tariffs

iPhone prices ‘could jump by £300’ as experts say ‘buy now’

iPhone experts say ‘buy now’ as prices ‘could jump by £300’

The cost of a 256GB iPhone 16 Pro could soar from $1,100 (£850) to as much as $3,500 (£2,715), experts warned after the President Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ crackdown last week.

Trump’s tariffs could TRIPLE the price of an iPhone

Self-employed business owners can mix and match to suit their need - and investors should know what they’ll pay on dividends too

How much tax do I pay on dividends and should I pay my salary through them?

Policymakers are meeting today to decide on rates.

Bank of England interest rates decision doubts as ‘cracks start to form’

The clash between cashless trends that suit the vendor and the needs of clients is “stark” as more chains choose to refuse to accept cash.

Clash between vendor and client on cashless trend is ‘stark’

Savers who want to spend their pension cash before next year’s IHT cash grab are reportedly facing six-week delays.

State pensioners facing 6-week payment delay as Reeves’ mini-Budget sparks panic

Friday’s GDP figures are expected to show just 0.1% growth for January, with industrial and manufacturing production contractions.

Rachel Reeves facing ‘awful April’, experts warn

Memory of past crises looms large over UK regulator’s push for lending flexibility

Industry warns FCA to take care in loosening mortgage rules

Learn how up to 300,000 people will be taken out of tax returns with new Self-Assessment thresholds announced by the tax minister.

Up to 300,000 people to be taken out of tax returns

It could be time to resurrect home bias and back UK equities again following a fall in the US equities market, according to some in the industry.

Is it time for advisers to back UK equities again following US fall?

FCA risks opening the floodgates to riskier lending and systemic instability with proposed changes to stress testing rules.

FCA risks opening the floodgates ‘to riskier lending and systemic instability’

Why do some people need to buy back National Insurance years to qualify for a full State Pension?

Who needs to buy back National Insurance years for full State Pension?

Being single may have plenty of benefits but it could leave you with a retirement shortfall. But even as a single person, there are things you can do to plug the gap before you stop working

Single people face £2k retirement shortfall. Can you fill the gap?

Rate setters will most likely be split over a base rate cut this Thursday, according to experts, despite most expecting a cut of 25 basis points.

MPC ‘most likely split’ on ‘pivotal’ rates decision

Donald Trump’s presidency may prove to be a good thing for global stock markets and smaller companies in particular, analysts have suggested, though investors should brace themselves for some jolts and volatility over the next four years.

Volatility, tariffs and crypto - What Donald Trump's presidency means for global economy

Bitcoin's (BTC-USD) price headed to new all-time highs on Monday, as crypto investors cheered incoming president Donald Trump and his pro-crypto administration.

Trump inauguration fuels bitcoin and memecoin rally

The fall in the headline rate of inflation from 2.6 percent to 2.5 percent was unexpected and positive news for the Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

Bank of England interest rates forecast could mean huge boost for millions

Traders are increasingly betting on a significant drop in the pound as concerns mount over the Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s ability to stick to her fiscal targets following a sharp rise in borrowing costs.

Sterling faces fresh sell-off as soaring borrowing costs could mean Reeves is on borrowed time

Economists have warned the rise could mean further tax hikes or spending cuts, as Treasury seeks to reassure markets.

Pound falls as borrowing costs rise to highest since 2008

Experts advise that drawing a distinct line between “wants” and genuine “needs” is vital

£100 warning over ‘forgotten’ subscriptions in bank accounts

Shop owners are sceptical of plans to replace barcodes with more modern QR codes on products that will provide the customer with more information, due to the cost of implementing them.

Shop owners divided over death of the barcode in favour of QR

The UK economy, which has been experiencing a period of stagnation, recently saw a 0.1% contraction in GDP in October, highlighting the persistent slowdown in economic activity. 

Experts urge BoE to cut the rate in order to reignite growth

Figures published this morning reported a 0.1 percent fall in the nation’s GDP

Warning from Bank of England over accounts as figures ‘chilling’ say experts

Bitcoin finally ran through the much ballyhooed $100,000 level. The largest cryptocurrency has struggled to hold that level.

Yes, Bitcoin Above $100K Is Significant

Bitcoin has topped $100,000 for the first time as a massive rally rolls on hours after Donald Trump picked crypto advocate Paul Atkins to lead the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

Bitcoin tops $100k for the first time EVER as Trump fuels crypto mania

France’s President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation this evening as he contemplates the appointment of Mr Barnier’s replacement.

Eurozone meltdown warning after Michel Barnier’s ‘political Waterloo’

Economic forecasts have changed ‘dramatically’ since the autumn Budget was announced, an expert has said.

Labour Budget to bring higher prices, lower wages and mortgage rate rise

Investors will be hoping for a seasonal stock market boost in December

Will a Santa Rally bring festive cheer to investor portfolios this year?

The 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

Pension funds warned on ‘deeply irresponsible’ move to invest in Bitcoin

Advisers think it would be “deeply irresponsible” for pension schemes to invest in cryptocurrencies in defined-benefit pension schemes.

‘Deeply irresponsible’ to include bitcoin in pension investments

With Bitcoin prices trading just below $100,000, we explore whether the cryptocurrency can hit the milestone.

Will the Bitcoin price hit $100,000?

Bitcoin ETFs such as the VanEck Bitcoin ETF Trust (HODL) didn’t vote in Tuesday’s presidential election. But the largest cryptocurrency and related ETFs signaled approval, soaring as the results came in.

Bitcoin ETFs Poised for More Post-Election Gains

Consensus remains that the Bank of England will cut rates by 0.25%

Bank of England “navigating treacherous waters” over rate decision - Introducer Today

EXCLUSIVE: Sir Keir Starmer has ‘alienated’ the 5.5 million small business owners fuelling the economy, Britain’s ‘working people’ have said.

Labour shatters trust with business as Keir Starmer’s ‘biggest blunder’ exposed

Gold has surged in price by 40 percent in the past year

Gold rush – Price hits $3,000 an ounce before Christmas

The government is looking to attract investment into UK projects. We explain what this could mean for your money

International Investment Summit: will the government’s growth plans boost investor portfolios?

The Chancellor is rumoured to be planning to slash the figure people can take from their pension nest eggs free of tax from the current maximum of £268,750 to £100,000

Pensioners face mortgage crisis over £100,000 cap on lump sum

The move, which is subject to change, could be a major blow to millions of retirement savers who have historically taken the maximum 25 percent tax-free sum from their pension pot

Pensioners face ‘mortgage crisis’ over £100,000 change

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is rumoured to be planning to cut the figure people can take from their pension nest eggs free of tax from the current £268,750

One of the new development plans that has emerged to meet the demand for more housing is brownfield passports.

Brownfield passports could be ‘golden ticket or Pandora’s box’ for new build

Learn the potential impact of pension tax-free lump sum cuts and how to protect your retirement savings from higher taxes

“Shambolic”: experts explain the consequences of cutting tax-free pension cash

The Middle East crisis is threatening to unleash an “an economic tsunami” and “oil market havoc”, warned one industry expert.

EU recession crisis as ‘volatile cocktail’ threatens to ‘wreak havoc on markets’

Paying £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.

State Pension National Insurance deadline issued to get £328 extra a year

Russia has spent between £140 billion and £168 billion on war since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Putin warned Russia could plunge into ‘economic collapse’ to plug £30bn debt

On Friday, Treasury yields across maturities from one to ten years rose sharply, each increasing by at least 10 basis points.

A Pivotal Jobs Report Pushes Treasury Yields Higher

As UKSif’s Good Money Week kicks off its programme of events, advisers too are doing their bit to raise awareness of values-based investing.

Portfolio reviews and workshops: advisers do their bit for Good Money Week

SUB 3% mortgages could be on the cards as the Bank of England hints at more “aggressive” rate cuts. It comes after a host of major lenders have made reductions to rates. The news follow…

Sub 3% mortgages ‘possible’ as BoE hints at ‘aggressive’ interest rate cuts

One- through 10-year Treasury yields soared by at least 10 basis points each on Friday after September's nonfarm payrolls report produced far more new jobs than expected, reducing the likelihood of another big Federal Reserve interest-rate cut next month.

Treasury yields soar after ‘supernova’ jobs report for September

Many City experts are predicting the current base rate of 5 percent could be cut both in November and December, bringing it down to 4.5 percent

Mortgage rates could fall ‘to 3% by Christmas’ following Bank of England update

Average house prices are now around two per cent below the all-time highs recorded in summer 2022.

House prices rise at fastest pace in two years

A number of lenders are also introducing a raft of mega mortgages that will allow first-time buyers to borrow up to six times their salary

Urgent action needed to ‘lock in’ low home loan deals say experts

Just today, Halifax and The Mortgage Works(TMW) joined rivals, including Nationwide and Barclays, in cutting rates

10 brokers have been asked whether it’s cheaper to buy or to rent, the challenges people face in getting on the ladder and what should be considered.

To buy or to rent? That is the question! - Introducer Today

Sterling surged after the Bank of England left interest rates unchanged at 5 per cent last Thursday, hours after a 0.5 percentage point cut by the US Federal Reserve .

British Pound hits $1.34 for first time in nearly 30 months

The Bank of England’s decision to keep the base rate on hold can be seen as a sign of fear

Mortgage rates ‘set to increase’ as Bank of England holds base rate

So-called “Sonia swap rates”, which set the benchmark for lending between financial institutions, have risen slightly over the past week.

Bank of England blamed for new risk of home loan rate rises

Reach your retirement goal faster – and cut your tax bill

AVC pensions: What are they and how do they work?

A likely rise in capital gains tax (CGT) in the autumn budget could result in landlords being trapped in the rental market.

Experts warn rise in capital gains tax will create landlord prisoners

Rachel Reeves &ldquo;may be about to open Pandora&rsquo;s box&rdquo; by targeting inheritance tax reform in the upcoming Autumn Budget, Sad Rabbit Investments head of macroeconomics, Gabriel McKeown, has argued.

Reeves may open ‘Pandora’s box’ by targeting IHT

EXCLUSIVE: Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer today refused to rule out taking other steps to curb public spending and wouldn’t speculate on what would be unveiled in Rachel Reeves’ budget next month.

Rachel Reeves given simple fix for ‘£22bn black hole’

Labour has been dealt another blow to its fiscal agenda for the economy as public sector borrowing is the highest since the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

UK borrowing highest since Covid-19 pandemic in blow to Labour's plan for economy

A mortgage price war is been hotting up, with the prospect that the cheapest home loans could break the sub-3% barrier next year, bringing much-needed relief for borrowers after years of pain

Mortgage rates may fall to below 3% - heralding ‘big savings’ for some borrowers

News that the headline rate of inflation remains at 2.2% has killed hopes of a cut in interest rates today.

No Chance of Rate Cut Today - mortgage experts warn on economy - Letting Agent Today

The headline inflation rate was unchanged at 2.2 percent in August, but core inflation - stripping out energy, food, alcohol and tobacco - rose to 3.6 percent.

Hope for Bank of England rate cut dashed by soaring air fares

A variety of other rate cuts and changes have also been announced.

Santander bringing in ‘landmark’ change to accounts ‘starting on Tuesday’

An new era of ‘landlord prisoners’ will emerge if the mooted rise in capital gains tax (CGT) goes ahead in the Autumn Budget, experts have warned.

More ‘landlord prisoners’ expected amid potential capital gains tax rise

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?

What is the 60% tax trap?

The move by Barclays follows a reduction earlier in the day from the TSB while other lenders are expected to follow suit over the next few days.

Barclays slashes mortgage rates although reductions come with a catch

TSB, Virgin and Santander are the latest lenders to have cut mortgage rates over the last week as data emerged showing prices have fallen to their lowest in six months.

Fixed mortgage rates fall to lowest level since February - What Mortgage

Mortgage brokers described the rate cuts across a series of products as “aggressive” and predicted that other major lenders will follow suit

New twist in mortgage price war as TSB makes “aggressive” cuts on new rates

NatWest, HSBC and Barclays are among the lenders to have cut mortgage rates this week.

‘A new era’ for borrowers as the mortgage price cuts keep coming - What Mortgage

Experts are reacting today after it emerged that employers will have to offer flexible working hours - including a four-day week - to all workers under government plans.

Money blog: Experts react as workers could be given right to demand four-day week

BORROWERS can benefit from lower mortgage bills as major lenders slash rates – but with costs set to come down even further, should you fix now or hang on a bit longer? Barclays, HSBC, Nation…

What are the pros and cons of fixing your mortgage now? Experts explain

Business groups called for caution over plans to open up a ‘compressed hours’ four-day work week to more workers, while Tory MPs said it was ‘as mad a way to run an economy as a three-wheeled car’.

Gail’s chairman warns four-day week would strangle businesses

The Bank of England recorded 62,000 approvals for house purchases in July, the highest total since the disastrous mini-Budget in late 2022.

Mortgage approvals hit highest level in two years, BoE data shows

There were 62,000 home loan approvals in July as falls in interest rates made monthly repayments more affordable.

Warnings that a ‘slash and pillage Budget’ would threaten property market

The Lloyds group, which includes the Halifax, will also allow young buyers to borrow up to 5.5 times their income which means they will need smaller deposits

Halifax and Lloyds to give first-time buyers £2billion boost to get on ladder

Rising house prices, the cost of living squeeze, high interest rates and affordability challenges mean conditions are the most difficult in 70 years for first time buyers.

Halifax and Lloyds customers can take advantage of special mortgage boost

How much further mortgage rates will continue to fall has been thrown into doubt amid an ever evolving wider economic landscape.

Era of ‘rock-bottom’ mortgage rates is over – analysis

The provider has also made a series of changes to remortgage and buy-to-let options

Virgin Money customers given significant mortgage rate cuts

The Prime Minister sparked panic with a gloomy Downing Street speech on Tuesday, in which he warned Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ upcoming budget would be ‘painful’.

‘Panic’ over threat of Labour’s capital gains tax raid

Nationwide has risen to the top of the best buy tables again with a new mortgage rate cut.

Mortgage rates fall further with new Nationwide best buy

The move by Nationwide trumps a series of reductions launched by rivals HSBC, Barclays and TSB earlier this week.

Nationwide launches ‘incredible’ fixed rate home loan

Stocks are recovering from an early August sell-off as focus intensifies on the labour market as a factor in the Fed’s policy making, given inflation seems to be subsiding.

FTSE 100 and Europe mixed, US stocks up as investors look to Jackson Hole

Having recovered all of the ground it lost earlier this month, the Pound (GBP) is now at its strongest against the US Dollar (USD) at c.$1.30. This comes on the…

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