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How to shield your savings from a Labour tax raid
With Keir Starmer in power, savers must act now to protect their wealth from the new Labour government.
Yahoo Finance UK
Markets react to Labour election win as focus turns to interest rates
Following Labour's landslide victory, new prime minister Keir Starmer will set out his stall in the King's speech on 17 July.
The Telegraph
How Labour could clobber Britain with a ‘double death tax’
A “double death tax” under Labour would add tens of thousands to families’ inheritance tax bills, analysis has shown.
Manchester Evening News
DWP pays State Pensioners top up worth £5,200 a year after certain age
The latest statistics from the DWP show that the State Pension currently provides a regular financial income for nearly 12.7 million older people across the country
Yahoo Finance UK
What the new Labour government means for your money
Now that the dust has settled on the election, and the red confetti swept away, we can take stock of what a Labour win will mean for your finances.
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1 UK artificial intelligence (AI) stock to consider buying while it’s down 61%
Our writer shines a light on one fascinating UK stock operating in the semiconductor space that's tipped for explosive growth. The post 1 UK artificial intelligence (AI) stock to consider buying while it’s down 61% appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
The Telegraph
‘I’ve lost my job and my house, but my wife and I are worth £650m – how can we pay less tax?’
Rishi Sunak, 44, finds himself in a bind. After a highly successful career in the City of London, followed by a brief but eventful spell in politics, he has suffered a serious demotion and been evicted from his home.
The Telegraph
Labour’s secret tax plans – explained
With Labour now in power, the threat of higher taxes is looming large. I am going to make a few suggestions about how we might prepare.
The Telegraph
Britain’s biggest banks slash mortgage rates again
Britain’s biggest lenders have entered a mortgage rates price war as they vie to attract pent-up demand after the election.
The Telegraph
Will Labour raise taxes – and how to protect yourself
As Britain’s new prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer is readying himself to pick up the keys to Number 10.
Fool.co.uk
Will the Vodafone share price ever reach £1 again?
Since last being over 100p in February 2023, the Vodafone share price has fallen 30%. Our writer wonders if a return to three figures is on the cards. The post Will the Vodafone share price ever reach £1 again? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’m watching after the election
Ken Hall is keeping a close eye on a couple of big name FTSE 100 shares after the Labour Party's election victory on Thursday. The post 2 FTSE 100 stocks I’m watching after the election appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
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Election 2024: What will a Labour government mean for inflation, interest rates and mortgages
Inflation has fallen fairly rapidly over the last few months, hitting two per cent in June. As a result markets expect the Bank of England to start cutting interest rates in the next couple of months, either in August or September.
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Here’s how I’d use a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for £1 million
This writer reckons taking the Foolish long-term approach to investing could help him turn his Stocks and Shares ISA into a goldmine. The post Here’s how I’d use a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for £1 million appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
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6.6% and 3.9% yields! 2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d snap up for juicy returns
On the hunt for consistent and growing dividends, our writer earmarks these two FTSE 100 stalwarts that could help her achieve that. The post 6.6% and 3.9% yields! 2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d snap up for juicy returns appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
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Best British growth stocks to buy in July
We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top growth stocks they’d buy in July, which included a recent IPO... The post Best British growth stocks to buy in July appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
Fortune
Elon Musk’s Tesla recoups all its year-to-date losses after adding a staggering $150bn in market cap in just 3 days: ‘Worst is in the rear view mirror’
Investor faith in Tesla's once busted-growth story appears to have returned after a dire first-half that saw it become the butt of jokes.
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Steer Clear Of Investis Holding And Explore This One Attractive Dividend Stock Instead
Dividend-paying stocks are often sought after for their potential to provide investors with a steady income stream. However, caution is warranted when a company like Investis Holding exhibits an excessively high payout ratio, which may indicate that its dividends are not sustainable over the long term. In this article, we will explore why such financial metrics are crucial in assessing the viability of dividend investments and highlight another Swiss stock that presents a more attractive...
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This FTSE stock yields 16.3%! Should investors consider buying it?
This FTSE stock currently has an enormous yield. Could it be a good buy for those seeking income from their investment portfolios? The post This FTSE stock yields 16.3%! Should investors consider buying it? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
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Trader bets £2m on biggest interest rate cut in four years
A money markets trader has placed a £2m bet on the Bank of England making the biggest interest rate cut in four years next month after inflation fell back to its 2pc target.

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What the new Labour government means for your money

Take-Two Interactive, RBC Bearings rise; Cracker Barrel, Flowers Foods fall, Friday, 5/17/2024

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How to shield your savings from a Labour tax raid

Markets react to Labour election win as focus turns to interest rates

How Labour could clobber Britain with a ‘double death tax’

DWP pays State Pensioners top up worth £5,200 a year after certain age

What the new Labour government means for your money

1 UK artificial intelligence (AI) stock to consider buying while it’s down 61%

‘I’ve lost my job and my house, but my wife and I are worth £650m – how can we pay less tax?’

Labour’s secret tax plans – explained

Britain’s biggest banks slash mortgage rates again

Will Labour raise taxes – and how to protect yourself

Will the Vodafone share price ever reach £1 again?

2 FTSE 100 stocks I’m watching after the election

Election 2024: What will a Labour government mean for inflation, interest rates and mortgages

Here’s how I’d use a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for £1 million

6.6% and 3.9% yields! 2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d snap up for juicy returns

Best British growth stocks to buy in July

Elon Musk’s Tesla recoups all its year-to-date losses after adding a staggering $150bn in market cap in just 3 days: ‘Worst is in the rear view mirror’

Steer Clear Of Investis Holding And Explore This One Attractive Dividend Stock Instead

This FTSE stock yields 16.3%! Should investors consider buying it?

Trader bets £2m on biggest interest rate cut in four years