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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

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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.

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - 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.

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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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Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - UK

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.

Evening Standard

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.

Fortune

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

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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.

The Independent UK

Pension pots for life ‘could boost savings culture but be admin headache’

Experts welcomed the exploration of a ‘pension pot for life’ model but raised concerns about the potential burden on employers.

The Independent UK

Autumn Statement could be brilliant opportunity for Isa rules shake-up – experts

Reports suggest that Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is preparing an Isa shake-up which could make it easier for savers to take advantage of improved rates.

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The Guardian - UK

Don’t get caught out by tax on cash interest, UK savers told

Higher interest rates and move away from cash isas means hundreds of thousands more people may be hit

Evening Standard

Investment platforms rake in £1.3bn a year from zero interest deals on cash deposits

"Scandal" says Alan Miller of SCM Direct

The Guardian - UK

Does your 12 year old have a pension yet? The best financial advice for every stage of your child’s life

Whether they’re five or 55, how to support your children with money

The Guardian - UK

Why did chip-maker Nvidia’s profits soar and is it living in a tech bubble?

Firm’s relentless focus on AI paid off in spades, with analysts optimistic of further success

The Independent UK

Inflation means savers ‘may have lost as much as £113bn over past year in real terms’

Although interest rates have increased, savers have still lost money in real terms due to high inflation, AJ Bell said.

The Guardian - UK

How to get started with investing

From paying off larger debts to making small but regular investments, here is the way forward

The Independent UK

Crackdown on firms marketing cryptoassets to be introduced by City regulator

Crypto firms will also have to place appropriate risk warnings in marketing, and a cooling-off period will be introduced under the plans.

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