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Pensioners warned over winter fuel payment as key deadline hours away

The cut-off for making a backdated claim for pension credit to receive the winter fuel payment falls on December 21.

The Independent UK

66% of young investors ‘take less than 24 hours to make investment decisions’

Some £550 is being spent on hyped investments on average, according to research for the Financial Conduct Authority.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 falls again as wage growth ‘throws cold water’ on rate cut hopes

Data showed wage growth jumping higher on Tuesday, reinforcing expectations that the Bank will hold interest rates later this week.

Evening Standard

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Top investor in UK industrial giant Johnson Matthey demands overhaul

The US-based investor said the British firm, one of the biggest makers of catalytic converters for car exhausts, needed a board shake-up.

Evening Standard

Warning over Lifetime ISAs as savers risk being fined or ‘frozen out’

The Independent UK

ITV shares surge on reported takeover interest

It is understood that CVC is joining forces with a European broadcaster to consider a bid for parts or all of ITV.

Evening Standard

Imperial Brands to show cigarette demand holding up against anti-smoking plans

The FTSE 100-listed company reports its full-year financial results on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

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Trump rally sees Bitcoin jump to new record above 81,000 dollars

Bitcoin has seen its value swell by more than 120% in the past year and by 21% in the past week alone.

Evening Standard

‘Soft’ launch for pensions dashboards as Government-backed scheme prioritised

Dashboards will allow people eventually to see all their pensions in one place, online.

Evening Standard

Tax-free withdrawals from pension pots surge amid fears over autumn budget

Reports that Rachel Reeves likely to increase taxes have spooked customers, say investment firms

The Guardian - UK

AJ Bell calls for pension ‘tax lock’ amid savers’ Budget worries

The investment platform said it has seen changes in tax-free cash withdrawals as well as contributions to pensions ahead of the October 30 Budget.

The Independent UK

Tax-free cash withdrawals ‘surge while pension contributions plummet’ as savers panic over Budget rumours

A shake-up of the UK’s generous pension tax allowances has been feared for several years as chancellors search for ways to raise money without further indebting the country or raising income tax

The Independent UK

How to make the most of the forgotten thousands in child trust funds

After HMRC urged young Britons to claim the windfalls from CTF accounts, we look at the best ways to maximise the benefits

The Guardian - UK

Measures to help boost pension pots welcomed by industry experts

Legislation in the King’s Speech aims to encourage pensions consolidation and put a focus on value and outcomes for scheme members.

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London stock market rules shaken up in attempt to stop firms moving overseas

Changes will allow companies to skip shareholder votes on takeovers, which critics say risk ‘diluting the quality’ of the UK market

The Independent UK

Myprotein operator THG strikes deal with Frasers for consumer credit roll-out

THG also revealed it has clinched a deal to sell its luxury brand Coggles to Frasers.

Evening Standard

AJ Bell sees customer numbers - and profit margins - jump

AJ Bell today shrugged off caution in UK markets to record another jump in profits and customer numbers.

Evening Standard

Nine in ten pensions get worse returns than simple all-share tracker fund

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How to grab a last-minute Isa before the April 5 deadline

With just days to go it’s best to act now, do your homework and don’t panic

The Guardian - UK

U-turn and profits dip add up to tricky sell for Barclays

With rivals HSBC and Lloyds set to announce healthy earnings, it will be a tough week for the bank’s boss

Evening Standard

Surprise fall in food prices raises hopes for interest rate cut

City markets are now pricing in a 55% likelihood the Bank of England will start cutting rates as soon as June.

Fortune

Luxury trench coat maker Burberry is buttoning up for gloomy earnings report after Christmas washout

“Unlike your average fashion retailer, it is simply not the Burberry way to slash prices and hope bargains lure in shoppers,” AJ Bell's Russ Mould said.

Evening Standard

Crackdown on brokers 'double dipping' customers' cash reserves wipes millions off the sector

Shares in big three brokers hit as pension funds and investment platform warned on fees and charges

The Independent UK

High house prices and mortgage rates squeeze affordability for lower earners

In 2021, 57% of first-time buyers had household incomes of less than £50,000, but by 2023 this proportion had fallen to 46%, UK Finance said.

The Independent UK

NS&I savers ‘may need to be braced for less generous rates’

The savings giant has already reached its funding target for the tax year.

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