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The Government has confirmed it is going ahead with plans to let parents fill gaps in their state pension records if they didn't claim child benefit. Details of how people can apply for the new free National Insurance credits from April 2026 are yet to be revealed. But the news may help reassure parents considering buying state pension top-ups ahead of a looming deadline, purely to close gaps created by the child benefit trap.

Should the unloved UK stock market be the home for some of your Isa allowance this year?

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While ultra-organised drivers research quotes in advance, some don't bother at all and auto renew. But there is a sweet-spot in between when prices are lowest.

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Burbank has this week launched a world-first online card payment technology known as 'Card Present over Internet' or CPoI.

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My neighbour bought the bulk of the property in August 2024 and he immediately ripped out the carpets on the ground floor. The noise is terrible.

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The gold price has topped $3,000 for the first time as US president Donald Trump's tariff threats send investors fleeing to safe havens.

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The cash Isa battle is heating up again this week with several providers hiking their rates. Trading 212 has increased its cash Isa rate to 5.02 per cent.

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Leighton said profits will be 'materially' lower this year as he prepares to plough millions of pounds into a turnaround plan. The profit warning sent shares in listed rivals sharply lower with Tesco down 8.7 per cent and Sainsbury's off by 7.8 per cent. Despite Asda's troubles, Leighton insisted the grocer is in no rush to fill the chief executive position - which has been vacant since 2021 - as he set out a rescue strategy.

Rachel Reeves, having empowered the Office for Budget Responsibility in a bid to bolster Labour's credibility, is being hoist on her own petard

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Shein, which was set up in China and is based in Singapore, is known to have been in talks about an initial public offering in London for months.

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The comments came after figures showed the economy shrank by 0.1 per cent in January as business reeled from the £40billion of tax hikes announced in the Budget.

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The easy access Isa includes a 1.21% bonus rate fixed for three months, meaning that the rate will eventually drop down to 3.8% once the bonus period is up.

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves (pictured) was considering reducing how much can be saved - possibly from £20,000 a year to just £4,000.

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Nathan Khider, who was on The Traitors, is selling a former undertakers which has been transformed into a bachelor pad. It could be yours for £5m.

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The cut is the largest overnight price drop made by any retailer so far in 2025, and is Asda's largest cut since 2022.

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Here's how to check if your Isa stacks up, based on the average for your age group and emergency fund needs.

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Through his Jisa, he's not just saving for the future, he's learning valuable lessons about patience, risk and long-term thinking.

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New mortgage deals with hefty cashback are on offer to help with rising stamp duty costs - but there are a few things buyers must be aware of before signing up.

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Shelli Birkett fell victim of number plate fraud when she was accused of being involved in a crash in Liverpool, while she was at home 280 miles away.

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Advocacy group Nugget Savings said it had been notified of errors by more than 200 women. It remains unclear how widespread the issue is.

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More than 70,000 Jisa accounts had been maxed out in 2022-23 - up from 49,000 in 2021-22 - FOI data obtained by wealth manager RBC Brewin Dolphin reveals.

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Smart motorway radar detection systems have failed to keep divers safe due to outages, new findings reveal. There are calls for hard shoulders to be reinstated.

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In terms of different EV models, numbers have grown from 37 in 2020 to a whopping 132 options by the end of 2024. It means a third of new car variants are now battery powered.

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Individual savings accounts have been a prized tool for savvy savers for the past 26 years - and cash Isas are more valuable than ever.

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Bed & Isa activity has coolled off since the big capital gains tax changes last year, but it is still a effective way to shield investments from tax, say experts.

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Central Asia's biggest airline, which listed on the London Stock Exchange in 2024, is recommending $25.2million in special dividend payouts and $13million in ordinary dividends for investors.

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Posting his first set of results since taking over as chairman in September, Jason Tarry (pictured) said shoppers are 'responding well' to an overhaul.

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Shares in Hornby were shunted into the siding after the model railway maker announced plans to pack up its tracks and depart AIM.

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Figures from Hargreaves Lansdown have illustrated the sharp change in sentiment as the 'Trump bump' turns into the 'Trump slump'.

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HMRC statistics show there was a marked increase in the number of taxpayers across the board between 2021/22 and 2022/23.

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The trial is expected to be rolled out across HMRC over the rest of the year, and the tax office is also looking at generative AI to point taxpayers to online advice.

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If I ask you to do one thing this week it's to check on the interest rate of your savings account to make sure it is still fit for purpose.

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I spotted an email that read, 'Congratulations: You are a winner'. I thought it was a £10 win, but when I checked the app it said I had won a prize of £10,000 given monthly for 30 years.

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Our job is to protect cash for as long as people need it, but it's important we don't simply protect cash for cash's sake, says Link CEO John Howells.

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The value of withdrawals has dropped in every area of the country since the 2020 - but some areas are ditching cash at a much faster rate than others.

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The Blue Light Card, which offers discounts to emergency workers, has since expanded to include other professions, including education.

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Solicitor Kate Flounders explains why her six-figure salary leaves her wanting more...

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TPS send me a letter every year asking if my circumstances have changed. If they do then I will stop receiving my widow's pension.

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Worries over Donald Trump's tariffs have created an opportunity to buy into Asia's growth story at a discount.

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My father has a fence at the end of his garden. There's a new neighbour who lives on the other side of it who wants to remove trees and hedges.

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John Rodger, 88, was holidaying on the Mediterranean island of Gozo when his house in rural Norfolk burnt down.

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Owning a home and paying a mortgage is once again far cheaper than renting according to Zoopla, after high rates briefly narrowed the gap.

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Households living near newly-installed pylons could save up to £2,500 on their energy bills under new government plans.

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The tariff would save the average household £207 from April - and deals are available from other suppliers, too.

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Speeding fines have surged 14% since 2022, an FOI from Confused has found, as AI cameras catch almost 2,400 drivers in four years.

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Longbow's starting price of £64,995 is less than half what the new Tesla Roadster will cost as Elon Musk's former employees look to steal a march on the US firm's electric sports car.

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Fixed mortgage rates are continuing to fall back from their summer peak, with a number of fixed rates deals now less than 5 per cent.

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If you are planning on investing, or just want to know more, we tell you the 10 essential things to consider for a successful buy-to-let investment

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We pick our five favourite cash Isas for savers. This is essential reading to help you choose a top savings account for your money that can also protect you from tax.

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We asked trusted experts to recommend the best funds that cover different investment sectors - and included This is Money's selection of active and passive options too.

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