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Hargreaves Lansdown is surrendering too cheaply to private equity

Bosses at the investment platform should have more ambition than backing the £5.4bn bid from CVC

The Guardian - UK

FTSE 100 Live 09 August: Hargreaves Lansdown backs £5.4bn bid, index higher after Wall Street rally

The takeover of Hargreaves Lansdown is today’s main City event after the investment platform backed a £5.4 billion private equity bid.

Evening Standard

Investment platform Hargreaves Lansdown agrees £5.4bn takeover

Big payday for founders after offer by private equity consortium that means London stock market exit

The Guardian - UK

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Hargreaves Lansdown to leave London listing behind as it backs £5.4 billion private equity bid

FTSE 100 fund manager to end 17-year spell as a London-listed firm in deal that will take it private

Evening Standard

NS&I puts new two and five-year British Savings Bonds on sale

The two new issues, along with a rate increase for three-year bonds, give savers increased choice, NS&I said.

The Independent UK

Savers urged to open inflation-beating accounts before UK interest rates fall

Savings experts say this is a ‘window of opportunity’ to lock into a savings account at a decent rate

The Guardian - UK

Tax giveaways, rent caps and childcare: what the manifestos would mean for your finances

We look at general election pledges from Labour, the Tories and the Lib Dems on tax, spending and benefits

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Hargreaves Lansdown says it will accept private equity buyout offer

Investment fund supermarket has been offered £11.40 a share by trio of international investors

The Guardian - UK

Key things parents should consider before giving financial help to their adult children

Thinking about giving your adult children some financial help? Here are some need-to-knows to consider first…

The Independent UK

How to grab a last-minute Isa before the April 5 deadline

With just days to go it’s best to act now, do your homework and don’t panic

The Guardian - UK

UK housebuilding slump eases; Treasury to regulate ESG ratings – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

The Guardian - UK

As the Isa deadline approaches, it’s time to do your homework

Savers have until April to use all of their allowance. But there’s confusion about how the tax-efficient system works and whether it is worth investing in at all

The Guardian - UK

NS&I to cut Premium Bonds prize rate, with fewer big money prizes

NS&I’s announcement is ‘the biggest sign yet’ that a rates bonanza enjoyed by savers is coming to an end, a finance expert said.

The Independent UK

Around 1,000 people affected by Post Office scandal face looming tax deadline

Postmasters struggling to meet the tax deadline due to late top-up payments will have any penalties or associated interest cancelled, HMRC said.

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UK pensions and tax: seven steps to make the most of your money in 2024

Check your state pension, and don’t leave your self-assessment return until the last minute

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UK house prices fall 1.8% in 2023, as FTSE 100 ends year up 3.8% – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as house prices defy fears of a crash, on the final trading day of 2023

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live: BT shares fall on Ofcom ruling, wages update boosts interest rate outlook, US inflation at 3.1%

A surprise 0.3% decline in GDP for October today fuelled the UK’s winter recession fears and appeared to push interest rate cuts a little closer on the horizon.

International Business Times UK

Decline in UK Mortgage Rates Spurs Optimism for Homebuyers and Remortgagors

The United Kingdom has witnessed a notable drop in the average cost of a two-year fixed-rate mortgage, falling below six per cent for the first time in nearly six months.

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The Independent UK

State pension increase of 8.5% will be greeted with relief, say experts

With inflation starting to fall back, the rise will create much-needed space in pensioners’ budgets, experts said.

The Independent UK

‘Savage pruning’ for returns on Green Savings Bonds

Savings giant NS&I has launched a new issue of its Green Savings Bonds, with a new rate of 3.95%, compared with 5.70% for its previous issue.

The Guardian - UK

Cohabiting couples: your rights on money, property, tax and more

These are different from those of a spouse, so here’s what you need to know

The Independent UK

FCA finds significant increase in number of people buying now and paying later

The regulator said it wants to ensure that consumers, particularly those in vulnerable circumstances, have adequate protections.

The Independent UK

Pensioners could be set for inflation-busting state pension rise next April

Experts have said a potential increase to the state pension of 8.5% could re-ignite the debate around the sustainability of the triple lock.

The Independent UK

Oil prices edge higher as global demand reignites inflation worries

Brent crude oil surpassed $97 per barrel on Thursday, edging toward the 100 dollar mark which was last hit more than a year ago

The Independent UK

Rate hike pause ‘will offer some relief to those struggling with housing costs’

The rate pause brings relief to mortgage holders but some finance experts suggested the best cash savings deals may not be around for much longer.

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