Bank Rate 3.75%: 5 effects on UK mortgages and savings
Explore how the 3.75% Bank Rate affects UK mortgages and savings, including tracker, fixed deals, and upcoming MPC decisions.
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What is a bond ladder? A plain explanation
Understand what a bond ladder is, how it works, and why it matters for predictable income and managing interest rate risk in fixed income investing.
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£120m sale revives Argos, but can it win shoppers back?
Swift Partners bought Argos for £120m from Sainsbury's, pledging standalone shops, faster fulfilment and an app revamp. Completion is due early 2027.
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US beef prices 12% higher and ranchers still squeezed
US beef prices are 12% higher as the national herd fell to its smallest since 1951. Higher supermarket prices have not converted into higher rancher pay.
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Disney earnings: $1.86 target, markets brace at open
Analysts forecast $1.86 EPS for Disney's Q3 vs prior $1.57; revenue seen near $25.4bn. Results 8:30am ET Aug 5, markets will watch streaming and parks.
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Chevron wins PPL 2010 in Nigerian licensing round
Chevron won PPL 2010 in Nigeria, NUPRC confirmed the award on 23 July 2026. Star Deep Water will operate the licence, as part of Chevron's tech-led push.
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£600m plan to top up Universal Credit for 66-year-olds
Work and Pensions Committee urges a temporary £600m uplift to Universal Credit for people reaching 66 before State Pension, with consultation by end 2026.
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End of Part D subsidy may push millions into Medicare Advantage
Ending the Part D subsidy after 2026 will restore premium pressure on stand-alone PDPs. Some beneficiaries may shift into Medicare Advantage in 2027.
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Premium Bonds delay: £1m winners named Monday
NS&I will name two £1m Premium Bonds winners on Monday 3 August; the online prize checker updates on Tuesday 4 August. Check contact details now.
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Vanguard cuts All-World ETF fee to 0.14%, saving $37m
Vanguard cut the FTSE All-World UCITS ETF fee from 0.19% to 0.14% on 28 July 2026, saving about $37m a year. The change affects both VWRP and VWRD.
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Robinhood posts $1.31bn quarter, profit jumps
Robinhood Q2 2026: net revenue $1.31bn, up 32% year-on-year, as transaction fees and deposits surged. Net income and adjusted EBITDA rose. Guidance cut.
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Burnham faces multi-billion squeeze, NIESR warns
NIESR warns Andy Burnham faces a multi-billion squeeze as inflation may hit 3.8% and borrowing costs remain high, forcing tax rises or spending cuts.
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20% VAT is the problem, says Michelin chef
Sat Bains says the UK's 20% VAT is choking restaurants, urging ministers to cut the rate to ease pressure on footfall, bookings and margins, BBC reports.
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CXMT IPO values firm at 3.3tn yuan, tops China listings
CXMT's STAR Market IPO rocketed to about 3.3tn yuan, making it mainland China's largest listed firm. A 6.73% free float may amplify post-IPO volatility.
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84 defence deals and cooling stocks highlight split market
Heligan Group logged 84 defence deals in H1 2026 as some stocks cooled, with private equity and rising valuations reshaping markets and M&A demand
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ServiceNow stock rises 4% after 24.5% subscription growth
ServiceNow posted 24.5% subscription growth to $3,877m in Q2, beating estimates and raising guidance. Shares gained 4%; Q3 guidance is the test.
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Missed Child Benefit: Are you owed £27 a week?
Check if you're owed Child Benefit. HMRC allows up to three months' backdating. Claim now to recover missed £27.05 weekly payments and secure NI credits.
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With $35,000 credit-card debt, is bankruptcy next?
Options for someone with $35,000 in credit-card debt: managed repayment, settlement or bankruptcy. Cites House of Commons Library, ONS and UK debt charities.
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UAE firms face three compliance risks, bookkeeping crucial
UAE firms must tighten bookkeeping as corporate tax, VAT and digital reporting raise compliance risks. Clear records reduce penalties and speed audits.
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Truth Social to sell posts from 10 market-moving accounts
Trump Media's Truth API will sell millisecond feeds of posts from 10 Truth Social accounts to trading firms from 1 August 2026, raising fairness concerns.
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After £33m sale, Watt offers to restore Brewdog stakes
James Watt has bid to buy Brewdog after its £33m sale, offering to restore Equity for Punks investors' stakes and protect jobs; Tilray says the group is not for
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4.3% GDP growth leaves China short of target
China's Q2 GDP rose 4.3% year-on-year, below Beijing's 2026 target, as weak domestic demand and a slumping property market offset strong export gains.
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Up to £4,000 at stake in houseboat council tax probe
Waltham Forest Council is reviewing whether houseboat council tax was owed in east London, and Zack Polanski may be liable for up to £4,000, the BBC reports.
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Citigroup's 30% rally raises stakes for bank week
Citigroup's 30% rally has focused attention on US bank earnings week, with analysts watching Q2 revenue, EPS and trading fees to judge the turnaround.
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Advance Valuation Ruling: one application per product type
HMRC requires one Advance Valuation Ruling per product type. GB EORI holders should apply before customs formalities to confirm valuation and duty.
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