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‘I was a landlord with 57 homes – then the banks repossessed them all’
David Northrop was once a landlord with a portfolio of 57 homes – but 10 years ago the banks repossessed them all.
The Telegraph
House buyers face stamp duty hike this weekend as ‘granny annexe tax’ kicks in
House buyers could see their stamp duty bills double from this weekend as Jeremy Hunt’s tax on granny annexes comes into effect.
Manchester Evening News
DWP zero-interest loans up to £812 can now be paid back over two years
You can get a loan from the Department for Work and Pensions for anything from a pair of shoes to a new washing machine
The Telegraph
Six reasons why the state pension ‘triple lock plus’ will never work
The Conservatives made tax cuts for pensioners a key part of their election manifesto this week with the unveiling of the “triple lock plus”.
Bloomberg
CEO Who Said No to $49 Billion Must Now Dismantle Anglo American
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Ofwat hits ailing Thames Water with £40m fine over dividend payment
Britain's biggest water company has been told it faces a fine of more than £40m over the payment of a shareholder dividend in spite of its poor performance. Sky News has learnt that Ofwat notified Thames Water last month that it was minded to impose the penalty for breaching rules on the payment of dividends. The development will pile further pressure on Thames Water as it limps towards a potential temporary nationalisation under a debt mountain of more than £15bn.
CNN Business
Why the Dow fell 1,000 points in the last three days
US markets have had a rough week. The Dow has fallen by around 1,000 points over the last three days alone — and the negative momentum didn’t let up Thursday.
Yahoo Finance UK
Best UK savings accounts offering above inflation rates
See the best savings accounts to find a top-rated deal that works for you.
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6%-10% yields! 2 UK shares I’d buy in June to target years of passive income
This Fool highlights a pair of UK shares from the blue-chip FTSE 100 and mid-cap FTSE 250 indexes that appear to offer fantastic value. The post 6%-10% yields! 2 UK shares I’d buy in June to target years of passive income appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
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2 dividend stocks I’d buy and hold to build a passive income stream
Dividend stocks with a generous rewards policy can help build a second income stream. Our writer details two picks she’d love to snap up. The post 2 dividend stocks I’d buy and hold to build a passive income stream appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
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Up 72% in a year and a decade of dividend growth! Is this my perfect UK stock?
Harvey Jones is on the hunt for his perfect UK stock and is wondering whether he's now found it in this FTSE 100 dividend growth machine. The post Up 72% in a year and a decade of dividend growth! Is this my perfect UK stock? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
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The Lloyds share price is near a 9-year high! Here’s my forecast for 2024
For almost a decade, the Lloyds share price has been struggling to regain previous highs. Are the bank's fortunes set to change this year? The post The Lloyds share price is near a 9-year high! Here’s my forecast for 2024 appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
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3 blue-chip dividend stocks to consider buying in June
Edward Sheldon believes these three well-known dividend stocks are capable of providing double-digit annual returns in the years ahead. The post 3 blue-chip dividend stocks to consider buying in June appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
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3 years ago I built my ISA and SIPP around these 4 stocks. Here’s what happened
Investing in these four magnificent picks within his Stocks and Shares ISA and SIPP has helped Edward Sheldon build wealth for retirement. The post 3 years ago I built my ISA and SIPP around these 4 stocks. Here’s what happened appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
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Best British dividend stocks to consider buying in June
We asked our writers to share their top dividend stock for June, including a Share Advisor 'Ice' recommendation! The post Best British dividend stocks to consider buying in June appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
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Questor: There’s never a perfect time to invest – this UK fund is a smart buy
There is never a perfect time to invest in the stock market.
Fool.co.uk
7% dividend yield! 3 small-cap dividend shares that could deliver a £1,400 second income
These small-cap shares offer bigger dividend yields than most FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks! Here's why I'd buy them for a long-term second income. The post 7% dividend yield! 3 small-cap dividend shares that could deliver a £1,400 second income appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
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DJT stock falls on Trump conviction news
In an unprecedented event, Donald Trump has become the first president in US history to be convicted of a felony. Shares of his media company, Trump Media and Technology Group (DJT), are trading lower in reaction to this news. Yahoo Finance's Rick Newman breaks down the details, providing insight into how this conviction could impact Trump's social media venture and his bid for reelection. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Asking for a Trend. This post was written by Angel Smith
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Eurozone inflation rises more than expected amid interest rate uncertainty
The data compounds worries about when the European Central Bank will look to start cutting interest rates.
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£78bn of passive income? It’s easily available!
Christopher Ruane explains how, as a private investor with limited funds, he aims to tap into the passive income gusher of FTSE 100 shares. The post £78bn of passive income? It’s easily available! appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

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Week’s Best: JPMorgan Hires $28 Billion Merrill Lynch Team

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‘I was a landlord with 57 homes – then the banks repossessed them all’

House buyers face stamp duty hike this weekend as ‘granny annexe tax’ kicks in

DWP zero-interest loans up to £812 can now be paid back over two years

Six reasons why the state pension ‘triple lock plus’ will never work

CEO Who Said No to $49 Billion Must Now Dismantle Anglo American

Ofwat hits ailing Thames Water with £40m fine over dividend payment

Why the Dow fell 1,000 points in the last three days

Best UK savings accounts offering above inflation rates

6%-10% yields! 2 UK shares I’d buy in June to target years of passive income

2 dividend stocks I’d buy and hold to build a passive income stream

Up 72% in a year and a decade of dividend growth! Is this my perfect UK stock?

The Lloyds share price is near a 9-year high! Here’s my forecast for 2024

3 blue-chip dividend stocks to consider buying in June

3 years ago I built my ISA and SIPP around these 4 stocks. Here’s what happened

Best British dividend stocks to consider buying in June

Questor: There’s never a perfect time to invest – this UK fund is a smart buy

7% dividend yield! 3 small-cap dividend shares that could deliver a £1,400 second income

DJT stock falls on Trump conviction news

Eurozone inflation rises more than expected amid interest rate uncertainty

£78bn of passive income? It’s easily available!