Below is an archive of UK financial news stories covering insurance, loans, mortgages, credit cards, pensions, investments and property.
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Latest mortgage rate deals
23/05/2012
Mortgage rates are constantly changing and the deals available from one week to the next make finding the best mortgage rate for your circumstances not always an easy task. We have put together a selection of current deals worth considering if you are looking to remortgage move house or if you are a first time buyer. more 
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Cash solutions for your pension fund
18/05/2012
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Latest fixed rate bond rates
17/05/2012
For those looking to get a better deal from their cash and who are prepared to tie up capital for a set term, savers should give fixed rate savings bonds a closer look. Fixed rate bond deals are changing all the time so we have put together a selection of deals that are worth considering. more
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Investment income is king
15/05/2012
We take a look at why income has been such a popular investment theme in recent months and provide our selection of the current income options availbale to savers and investors. more
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Income is king
15/05/2012
We take a look at why income has been such a popular investment theme in recent months and provide our selection of the current income options availbale to savers and investors. more
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Investment Focus: Gilliat Income Builder Plus
15/05/2012
The need for income never goes away and as we experience one of the most challenging economic environments ever seen, we take a look at one particular income investment that is proving popular. more
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5 x FTSE growth - potential returns of up to 100%
10/05/2012
Want the chance to double your money? The Morgan Stanley Best Entry plan returns 5 x any growth in the FTSE 100 Index, up to 100% of your initial investment. more
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7% potential annual income, capital protected
10/05/2012
If you're looking for income without risking your capital, consider the Income Deposit Plan, which pays a potential 7% annual income each year the FTSE 100 Index remains between 4,500 and 7,000 points. more
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Jupiter launches new fund
03/05/2012
Jupiter have launched a new fund with a focus on capital growth and low volatility. The Jupiter Strategic Reserve Fund is to be managed by the highly regarded investment multi asset team of Mile Geldard and Lee Manzi. more
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The savings dilemma and the rise of alternatives
01/05/2012
With pressures on savers to get the most out of their savings and yields on fixed rate bonds falling, we take a look at the alternatives the market has to offer and our most popular plans. more
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Interest rates, inflation and recession - what it means for you
01/05/2012
With inflation creeeping up, interest rates still at an all time low and the UK falling back into recession, we take a deeper look at what this means for savers. more
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100% FTSE growth or high returns even if it falls up to 50%
25/04/2012
Get 100% FTSE growth, or potentially high returns even if it falls by as much as 50%, with Investec's Defensive Returns Plan. more
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Give your savings a lift with up to 40% potential growth and capital protection
25/04/2012
The Cater Allen Enhanced Growth Plan offers a potential 4 x FTSE growth, capped at 40% - an attractive opportunity if you think the FTSE will rise, and capital protection if it doesn't. more
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Defensive plans laid bare
17/04/2012
The rise in the value of the FTSE in 2012 has seen in an increase in the number of defensive plans available, designed to produce a fixed return even if the FTSE falls. We examine some of these investment plans more closely to find out exactly what they can offer. more
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New ISA limits
17/04/2012
The new 2012/13 tax year brings with it a higher ISA allowance, which you can use now. We explain how much you can invest and what tax savings are to be made by acting now. more
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M&G takes top spot
17/04/2012
M&G has been a top performer this year, coming third in our Top 10 fund ISA picks and taking the top slot for the most money invested during ISA season. We explore some of the most popular investment funds from M&G. more
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7.7% fixed annual income even if the FTSE falls
13/04/2012
Get 7.7% fixed income each year, whatever the FTSE does, with the Morgan Stanley FTSE Income Plan, and make the most of your new investment ISA allowance for 2012/13. more
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50% potential growth for the new cash ISA allowance
13/04/2012
Make the most of the new cash ISA allowance, get 50% potential growth and capital protection with the Growth Deposit Bond from Legal & General. more
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The clock is ticking - Last minute 2011-2012 cash ISAs
03/04/2012
It's not too late to make the most of your 2011/12 ISA allowance. Find out about some of the options available right up to the last minute. more
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Top 10 last minute Fund ISAs for 2012
30/03/2012
With less than a week to go until the deadline for using your 2011/12 Investment ISA allowance (£10,680), this is your last opportunity to protect your returns from the taxman. more
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Last minute Investment ISAs 2012 - our Top 5
30/03/2012
With less than a week to go until the deadline for using your 2011/12 Investment ISA allowance (£10,680), this is your last opportunity to protect your returns from the taxman. more
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Last minute Cash ISAs 2012 - our Top 5
30/03/2012
With less than a week to go until the deadline for using your 2011/12 Cash ISA allowance (£5,340), this is your last opportunity to protect your hard earned savings from the taxman. more
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Investment ISA: 7.7% fixed annual income
23/03/2012
Paying 7.7% fixed annual income, the Morgan Stanley FTSE Income Plan stands out as one of the best income plans ever launched to the market. more
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Cash ISA: 7.25% potential income, capital protected
23/03/2012
The potential to earn you 7.25% each year with the Fair Investment Income Deposit Plan - use it to make the most of your ISA allowance. more
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2012 Fund ISA selection
20/03/2012
With the ISA deadline on the doorstep, making sure you do not miss this valuable tax break should be a top priority so we have put together our selection from the 1,500+ funds available from the Fair Investment Fund Supermarket. more
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2012 Investment ISA selection
20/03/2012
With the deadline of 5th April 2012 close at hand, we have brought you our selection of the best investment plans currently available to help you decide which route to take. more
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2012 Cash ISA selection
20/03/2012
With time running out to meet the 5th April 2012 deadline, we have brought you our selection of the best cash ISAs available. more
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Investment ISA: 7.50% potential annual income
15/03/2012
Fixed income of 7% a year, a potential annual bonus of 0.5% and capital protection - consider the Investec Bonus Income Plan for your investment ISA. more
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Cash ISA: 6.25% potential annual growth
15/03/2012
The headline rate of 6.25% from Investec’s Kick Out Deposit plan makes this attractive alternative when compared to the current crop of 5 year cash ISA fixed rates. more
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ISA season latest top picks
06/03/2012
With the ISA deadline of 5th April 2012 on the horizon, time is running out if you want to maximise this valuable tax benefit. The market has recently come alive so to help you make the most of the latest offers available, Oliver Roylance-Smith, head of investment and savings, takes you through his current top picks. more
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ISA season checklist
06/03/2012
With such a vast range of options available for both cash ISAs and investment ISAs, it can be easy to lose track and with the 5th April 2012 deadline fast approaching, we thought you might like some guidance as to how to find the best way forward. more
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Top 10 Tips for ISA season
21/02/2012
The ISA season is a perfect example of when many of us are guilty of leaving things till the last minute and with 2012 now in full flight, we give you a helping hand with our Top 10 Tips for ISA season. more
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ISA Season Selection
21/02/2012
With the ISA season well and truly upon us, now is the time to consider all of the options available. We therefore give you a detailed round-up of our selection of the best the market has to offer for both Cash ISAs and Investment ISAs. more
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2012 ISA Ideas
20/02/2012
With the ISA season well and truly upon us, now is the time to consider all of the options available. We therefore give you a detailed round-up of our selection of the best that the market has to offer, for both Cash ISAs and Investment ISAs. more
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Top 10 reasons to consider Kick Out plans
07/02/2012
With the interest in Kick Out plans continuing to rise and the current market offering some of the highest rates ever, we give you our Top 10 reasons to consider this type of investment which helps to explain why Kick Outs are proving so popular with investors. more
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Kick Out plans laid bare
07/02/2012
Kick Out plans were the real story of 2011 with a huge surge of interest that continues to keep pace. With such a wide variety of products available in the market, we take an in-depth look under the bonnet of these plans to find out why they are growing so much in popularity and what they offer to investors. more
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Cautious Managed Funds Dominate Fund Supermarket Sales
06/02/2012
Cautious Managed funds maintained their stronghold on the investment funds market last month, accounting for over 52 per cent of net sales according to the latest sales trends figures from Cofunds, the leading independent platform for financial services. Three of the top five selling retail funds on the platform were multi manager or multi asset funds within this sector. more
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M and G Launch Global Equity Fund
05/02/2012
M&G have launched a Global Equity fund to be managed by David Williams who currently manages the Prudential Global Growth Trust and is deputy fund manager of the £7 billion M&G Recovery Fund . more
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Inflation all wrapped up
01/02/2012
Further to the recent confirmation of the interest rate status quo from the Bank of England along with the release of the latest inflation figures from the Office for National Statistics, we put together a range of savings and investment options. more
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Inflation and interest rates - what it means for you
01/02/2012
We take a look at the latest vote on the Bank of Engalnd base rate and the most recent inflation figures and evaluate what this might mean for savers and investors. more
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Car insurance rises 3 times higher than inflation
31/01/2012
Car owners have been hit by a rise on fuel prices for a few years, but it has now emerged that the cost of car insurance has risen dramatically as well. more
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10 Percent Rise in Home Insurance Premiums in 2011
30/01/2012
New figures released by the AA show that the cost of home insurance cover in the UK continued to rise in 2011. The recent cold winters have caused a spate of weather related damage while the austere economic climate has fed into a rise in certain types of crime. more
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What lies in store in 2012
10/01/2012
2011 has certainly been a year of strong themes which have dramatically shaped the market as well as the opportunities available for savers and investors. We take a look at what these have been and how this will shape Fair Investment’s focus in 2012. more
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A review of the FTSE in 2011 and what we can learn
10/01/2012
The FTSE is one of the most important indicators of investment performance and acts as a key benchmark for many investors in the UK. For this reason we take a look back at 2011 and review what happened as well as look to see what we can learn from what was a difficult year. more
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Our Top 10 most popular plans in 2011
09/01/2012
With 2012 well underway, there is already a competitive range of plans available across a wide number of plan types, whether you are looking for traditional savings routes, investments with the potential for much higher returns or something in between. more
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Inflation linked or fixed rate savings
12/12/2011
Our savings and investment expert helps savers to navigate the current economic climate of high inflation and low rates, by comparing the latest inflation linked options with fixed rate bonds. more
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What will happen to the FTSE - Investments to match your view
01/12/2011
With so much uncertainty surrounding the FTSE at the moment, we've brought together a choice of investments to suit your own view of where the FTSE's going to go next. more
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State pension age rise to 67 will impact 8 million people earlier than expected
30/11/2011
In the Autumn statement yesterday George Osborne announced that the planned increase in state pension retirement age from 66 to 67 would be brought forward from 2036 to 2028. This move is expected to save the Government £60 billion. more
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Investments vs Inflation
29/11/2011
With so much uncertainty about the future of inflation, we take a look at the range of options open to investors. more
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Savings vs Inflation
29/11/2011
With headline inflation at 5%, basic rate tax payers have to earn 6.25% just to stand still. We take a look at the range of options open to savers. more