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With the toll of inheritance tax set to DOUBLE in a decade... Five clever (and legal) ways to dodge death taxes
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It's time to bring industry back to true home in Britain, says Man of Steel Sanjeev Gupta
In the eyes of Prince Charles and his other well-to-do fans, Sanjeev Gupta is Britain's saviour of steel – an entrepreneur whose investments will revitalise swathes of the nation and put us back on the global metals map. To his critics, Gupta's belief in British industry is too good to be true – and they fear his complex, hastily assembled business empire could turn out to be a house of cards.
Can you trust your insurer when you need them? AA and RSA are bottom of the pile, as the best and worst for car and home insurance claims are revealed
Insurers were rated by customers about their experience during the claims process and how likely they would be to recommend their provider among other factors in a survey by Which? The AA finished at the bottom of the table for car insurance after receiving a customer score of just 55% with 31% of respondents saying they felt their claims were handled more slowly than anticipated.
Five of the best-performing AIM shares: Thrill-seeking investors in the junior market can win big - or lose it all!
Since Fever-Tree listed in 2014, its shares have shot up by a massive 1,780 per cent. It is just one of AIM's big risers, but there have been plenty that have fallen by the wayside too. Early stage companies are attracted to AIM because they don't need such a long track record as if they were applying to the main market. Governance and reporting requirements are also less stringent.
Nationwide becomes the first big lender to launch retirement interest-only mortgages - helping borrowers who can't clear their debt
Nationwide has become the first major lender to launch a 'retirement interest-only mortgage', allowing mortgage holders to borrow into retirement on an interest-only basis. Retirement interest-only mortgages are aimed at those who have failed to clear their debt before stopping work and those who would like to cash in on their home's value. While currently a niche product, their popularity is expected to grow substantially in years to come.
Landlords look north for lower house prices and better returns - after stamp duty hike adds £11,760 to a buy-to-let in London
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The funds Isa investors rushed to buy revealed: Fundsmith, Lindsell Train and Scottish Mortgage top the best-sellers
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Are prefabs the homes of the future? They're cheaper and quicker to build - and could be the answer to the construction skills shortage
Although modular homes need the same groundwork to connect to gas, electricity and water as traditional homes, they can be put together in a week, saving a third of the build time overall. They cost £50,000 for the most basic property and on up to £5million. Far from being an interesting 'niche' idea on the periphery of the mainstream construction industry, many believe modular homes will be the industry's future, not least because traditional construction is facing a skills shortage.
Electric cars DO have a smaller carbon footprint - even when making batteries and generating electricity is taken into account, says VW
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Just Eat shares melt after the fast-food firm blames warm winter weather for a slowdown in UK orders
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What next for Sainsbury's? After the mega-merger with Asda is scotched, we look at the future of Britain's second biggest supermarket and its share price
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Beware the £470m home rental tax trap: Inherited a house? Moved in with a partner? Relocated for work? You could soon be hit with a big bill
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Save the planet and your cash! From ditching shower gel to ignoring best before dates... 20 little changes that could give you £2,500 extra a year
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Money Pit Stop: We're business owners in our 40s and have no pensions, but want to retire at 65... where should we invest?
Ged and Jo live in York and own a welding firm. They want to start pensions with £50k each to start with, then pay £40k each a year into them, but want to know how and where best to invest. Ged says he considered purchasing a buy to let property, but was deterred by new rules and tax changes. He and Jo have decided instead to put their money in self-invested personal pensions to grow their wealth, with the aim of retiring when he reaches 65. Our Money Pit Stop expert, Joe Roxborough (pictured), of financial adviser firm Ascot Lloyd, helps them out.
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What next for interest rates? Bank tipped to hold for most of 2019, as inflation stays low and Brexit is extended
Lower than expected inflation figures have added weight to expectations that interest rate rises will remain on hold throughout most of 2019. This combined with the Brexit extension is forecast to keep monetary policy steady, with rates held at 0.75 per cent. While unemployment is low and wages are rising, there are still concerns over Britain's consumer economy and business investment being stalled by continuing Brexit uncertainty.
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- TONY HETHERINGTON: Regulator must see the light on 'solar' scheme that promises to pay up to 8% interest
- I've been told I must have a water meter but don't want one - are they compulsory and if one isn't fitted, how is my bill calculated?
- ASK TONY: I want to transfer my local government pension to a Sipp but greedy financial advisers are trying to take too big a slice
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- I want to apply for a mortgage but I'm worried about my credit score - what can I do to improve it beforehand?
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Currency | Rate | Buy now |
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Euro | 1.1335 | Buy Now |
US Dollar | 1.264 | Buy Now |
Australian Dollar | 1.788 | Buy Now |
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Brazilian Real | 4.84 | Buy Now |
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