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How does the new multiple ISA rule work? | MoneyWeek
Sep 18, 2024 · Up until 6 April, ISA savers and investors could only put money into one cash ISA and one stocks and shares ISA each during a tax year. There are now new rules that let you open more than one of ...
When will UK interest rates fall further? | MoneyWeek
3 days ago · In August 2023 both the average two and five-year fixed rates were above 6% at 6.85% and 6.37% respectively, according to Moneyfacts. Today they have fallen to 5.39% and 5.09% respectively ...
How are Premium Bonds prize winners notified? | MoneyWeek
Oct 31, 2024 · The Premium Bond prize fund rate currently sits at 4.4%, but NS&I has announced it will cut the prize fund rate to 4.15% from the December draw. It means fewer prizes will be on offer. The odds of ...
UK’s best and worst banks revealed | MoneyWeek
Aug 19, 2024 · Royal Bank of Scotland. Worst business current account providers. 1. Royal Bank of Scotland. 2. The Co-operative Bank and Barclays (joint in 14th place) 3. HSBC. The worst current account ...
Millions to pay tax on savings interest: how to pay less
Apr 17, 2024 · A freedom of information request from investment platform AJ Bell found that HMRC expected more than 2.73 million people to have to pay tax on their savings interest in the 2023/24 tax year. That ...
What is “Bed and ISA” and should you act now? | MoneyWeek
Sep 3, 2024 · The latest HMRC data shows that the taxman collected £14.4 billion in CGT during the 2022/2023 tax year alone. However, the good news is that a “Bed and ISA” transfer can help you hang onto ...
The best cash ISAs – November 2024 - MoneyWeek
Nov 13, 2024 · The best cash ISAs: easy access. Easy access cash ISAs do what they say on the tin, letting you access your savings without penalty. ACCOUNT. AER. MINIMUM INVESTMENT. FLEXIBLE ISA. Trading 212 ...
The pros and cons of smart meters – should you switch?
Oct 1, 2024 · The pros of smart meters. The first big benefit of a smart meter is that it could help make your bills more accurate. It will send readings to your supplier on a daily or half hourly basis ...
Are UK energy prices going down in 2025? | MoneyWeek
5 days ago · Unlike Cornwall Insight, EDF expects energy bills to rise again in April (with the price cap reaching £1,777), before falling back to £1,731 in July. The next Ofgem price cap will be in force ...