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Your legal rights when facing redundancy

If you’re faced with redundancy, your employer must treat you fairly and act according to your contract and legal redundancy rights. That includes making sure...

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How to choose between saving and borrowing

You might have decided that you need a savings or borrowing product, but what should you consider when choosing which is best for you? We’ll show you what to...

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How to prepare for an interest rate change

Find out how your mortgage, savings, borrowing and pensions can be affected by an interest rate rise or fall – and how to plan for it.

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A guide to Inheritance Tax in the UK

When someone dies, their estate may be subject to Inheritance Tax before anything is passed on. Here's what you need to know.

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Types of investments

Investors have a wide range of investment products to choose from, each with their own benefits and drawbacks. Here we look at the main types of investments ...

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Handling Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax when someone dies: a step-by-step guide

Losing someone you care about is one of the hardest things you can go through and having to deal with tax matters on top of that can feel overwhelming. This ...

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Buying a house or flat in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

Whether you’re buying for the first time or moving into a new property, this step-by-step guide takes you through the home-buying process from costs to completion. 

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How to apply for a mortgage

If you’re thinking about buying a home, applying for the mortgage can seem like a daunting task. You will need to provide lots of information and fill in lots...

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Financial abuse: spotting the signs and leaving safely

Everyone has the right to make independent financial decisions. If your partner, family member, carer or anybody else is controlling your financial affairs, ...

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Dividing the family home and mortgage during separation

If you’re separating from your partner and own your home between you, one of the biggest financial decisions you could make is what happens to...