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Dividend growth likely to slow this year – are UK income stocks still worth buying?
UK equities have long been popular with income investors. But as the economic outlook deteriorates, dividend growth is likely to slow. Can you still find good yields?
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Check Your State Pension forecast tool launched to ‘simplify’ filling National Insurance Contributions gaps
News The government claims the online Check Your State Pension forecast will allow people to avoid having to phone HMRC and the DWP
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The best one-year fixed savings accounts – April 2024
Savings Earn nearly 6% on one-year fixed savings accounts – the best rate seen in 14 years. We have all the best deals available now
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Share tips of the week
Tips MoneyWeek’s comprehensive guide to the best of this week’s share tips from the rest of the UK's financial pages.
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The MoneyWeek Readers' Choice Awards 2024
MoneyWeek Awards The MoneyWeek Readers' Choice Awards celebrate the products and services that help you make, keep and spend your money. Vote now in the 2024 awards.
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When will interest rates fall? Latest Bank of England predictions
Briefings The Bank of England has kept interest rates at 5.25% for eight months. But when could the base rate go down?
Investing
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AstraZeneca CEO’s £1.8mn pay rise approved despite shareholder opposition
AstraZeneca hiked its dividend to persuade shareholders to accept CEO Pascal Soriot’s pay rise. Is he worth his salary?
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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Adidas, Nike or Jordans - could collectable trainers make you rich?
The right pair of trainers can fetch six figures. Here's how you can start collecting vintage Adidas, Nike or Jordans now
By Chris Carter Published
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Investors are snapping up gilts thanks to tax incentives – but is your money better off elsewhere?
UK government bonds, also known as gilts, are proving popular with investors so far this year, thanks to higher interest rates and the attractive tax incentives they offer. Should you invest in them?
By Katie Williams Published
Personal Finance
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Private school fees soar and VAT threat looms – what does it mean for you?
Rising private school fees could see more than one in five parents pull their children out of their current school. Before you remortgage, move house or look to grandparents for help, here’s what you need to know.
By Katie Williams Published
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Coventry Building Society bids £780m for Co-operative Bank - what could it mean for customers?
Coventry Building Society has put in an offer of £780 million to buy Co-operative Bank. When will the potential deal happen and what could it mean for customers?
By Vaishali Varu Published
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RBS to close a fifth of branches
Royal Bank of Scotland plans to shut 18 branches across Scotland, resulting in the loss of 105 jobs. We have the full list of closures.
By Ruth Emery Published
Economy
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UK inflation slowed again in March – but a rate cut could be some months away
The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data came in at 3.2% for March. This was slightly higher than some economists expected, but takes us closer to the Bank of England’s 2% inflation target.
By Katie Williams Published
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ONS wage growth data puts Bank of England UK interest rate cuts into doubt, analysts warn
News ONS wage growth data has shown earnings are continuing to rise at an inflation-busting rate. It means cuts to the base rate may come later in the summer
By Henry Sandercock Published
Property
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Halifax: smaller homes drive house price growth
News Near-record house prices and high interest rates are forcing buyers to plump for smaller homes, Halifax has found, with flats and terraced houses leading overall UK price growth.
By Henry Sandercock Published
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Buyers need to earn £20k above average UK salary to afford sold house prices, Go.Compare finds
News The average UK salary is £20k too low to afford the country's typical house price - we look at just how much you need to earn to step onto the property ladder in the UK
By Henry Sandercock Published
Money Masterclass
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Top-quality, rapidly growing European stocks are selling at enticing valuations
Timothy Lewis, portfolio manager at JPMorgan European Growth & Income tells us where he’d put his money
By Timothy Lewis Published
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Check Your State Pension forecast tool launched to ‘simplify’ filling National Insurance Contributions gaps
News The government claims the online Check Your State Pension forecast will allow people to avoid having to phone HMRC and the DWP
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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Zoopla House Price Index: house prices rise in the north, but slide in the south
News The latest report from Zoopla has shown average house price inflation remains down against the year, with the decline particularly centred on southern England.
By Henry Sandercock Published