Tag: Finance and Economy

Will China weaponise $760 bn treasury holdings amid tariff tensions with US

China has signalled it may be ready to unleash one of its…

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Record high average price tag on a home in April after £5,000 monthly jump

Britain’s property market has hit a new milestone this April, with the…

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FTSE lifts again in calmer session for global markets

The FTSE 100 climbed on Friday, rising for a second consecutive session…

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Some banks ‘adding to stress’ of bereaved, warns regulator

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has raised concerns about how some banks…

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Nationwide receives ‘advanced’ mental health accessibility rating from charity

Nationwide Building Society has become the first building society in the UK…

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Barclays set to cut some mortgage rates below 4% on Friday

Barclays is set to bring welcome relief to borrowers as it prepares…

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Housing market activity took a pause as stamp duty holiday expired – surveyors

The UK's housing market experienced a notable slowdown in February 2025, as…

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Retirement specialist warns of pensions pitfalls amid market turmoil

In light of ongoing market volatility, a leading retirement specialist is warning…

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Aviva stopped £127m-worth of fraudulent claims in 2024

Insurance giant Aviva has revealed that it prevented more than £127 million…

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Mortgage deal helps 800 first-time buyers on to the property ladder

More than 800 aspiring homeowners have managed to get a foot on…

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