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Will pension tax relief be reformed this year?
Expected reforms to the tax on doctors’ pensions may well trigger a better deal for other workers.
Why cut-price local homes could be bad news for first time buyers
the new policy might seem attractive but it comes with hidden catches that could hamper first time buyers when it’s time for them to sell up.
Why 2019 wasn’t the ‘worst year on record’ for retailers
Changes in the way we shop mean last year’s retail figures are deceptive.
What will happen to the markets in 2020?
From British infrastructure to companies that trade heavily with the US, would-be investors should be led by geopolitics this year.
Are UK markets heading for a ‘Boris Bounce’?
It would be somewhat odd if UK markets did not rise sharply on Friday morning if the Conservatives win
Did the Tories mean to ban all leaseholds in their manifesto?
Even if It was a promise made in error, a comprehensive leasehold ban would bring us up to speed with other countries
A US-UK free trade agreement will bring benefits on both sides of the Atlantic
Drugs, food, drink, fashion and media will all benefit from a US-UK trade deal
What does our growing appetite for veganism mean for the markets?
The popularity of meat-free products is changing the food industry, says Robert Jackman
Labour’s ‘Warm Homes For All’ scheme is a load of hot air
‘Green crap’ was David Cameron’s memorable verdict on his own government’s efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of UK homes,…
‘Fire’ may let you retire early, but it’s a miserable way to live
With four cats and two children to feed, I’m not very Fire. But then I am not sure I want…
Why we shouldn’t be forced to go cash free
Electronic payments make us more vulnerable to system failures and consumers are easier to track
Are we really in the middle of a property market crash?
The slump in West London house prices is not necessarily indicative of the rest of the UK
How to protect your investments from a Corbyn victory
The odds may only be 9-1 but we should all be hedging against a Corbyn win
What will happen to markets if a Brexit deal is passed?
Any notion of a Brexit bounce has to be weighed against the backdrop of a deteriorating global economy
Help to buy ISAs have done more harm than good
Help to buy ISAs are soon coming to an end but who have they really benefitted?
Is Brexit making homes more affordable?
Brexit is being blamed for many things but a fall in house price inflation should be welcomed
Foreign takeover bids prove Brexit Britain is flourishing
A political system in meltdown and the threat of a Corbyn government should have made investors fearful. But they haven’t
Ground zero: Are negative interest rates the key to unlocking investment?
Some people are hoarding cash – but it won’t appeal to everyone
All of us – however financially savvy – are at risk of being scammed
Being the victim of crime in the digital age is nothing if not an equal opportunity experience
Should the Neil Woodford saga make us afraid of investment trusts?
Like crochet bikinis and tie-dye dresses, things that were trendy decades ago can become popular again. That seems to be…
Could ‘helicopter money’ prevent a downturn?
Deutsche Bank has suggested putting free cash into the hands of consumers but, as with quantitative easing, there are risks
How parents will sidestep Labour’s private school tax
Labour has neglected to address the biggest inequality of them all: the school catchment area
Forget the Brexit scaremongering: wages are on the rise
The drop in inflation and the rise in wages is good news for the economy
WeWork’s fall from grace shows why markets get it wrong
Take two property companies, both involved in the same business: renting office buildings, carving them up into smaller spaces and…
Should salaries be paid on-demand?
On-demand salaries give employees greater control over when they’re paid but this freedom may well come at a cost
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