James Harries, co-manager, STS Global Income & Growth Trust, selects his favourite stocks as he shares where he'd put his money

May 2025's strong returns for US stocks have once again shown that putting too much weight on seasonal patterns will only make investors poorer, says Max King

W4.0 is an “information and investment strategy research platform” that gives direct access to former star fund manager Neil Woodford’s stockpicking strategies. How will it work exactly?

Slowing rental growth and higher property taxes are creating a headache for landlords. Does buy-to-let still offer a good yield?

Twenty-six investment trusts look cheap by historic standards, with some trading at a discount of more than 50%. Are they a bargain or value trap?

Labour’s Spending Review gave plenty to chew on and to celebrate with a record £29 billion NHS funding boost, more cash for schools and infrastructure investments – but is it a case of ‘spend now, tax later’?

We look at where in the UK over 50s are at greater risk of financial vulnerability due to low homeownership and higher cost of living

Companies are starting to invest in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, a trend likely to hasten the mass adoption of digital money. Buy before the stampede arrives, says Dominic Frisby

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s Spending Review will see some departments’ budgets rise, but others won’t be quite as lucky. We look at what has been announced, and what it could mean for your money.

Lawyers expect more court battles as tax rises and sharp falls in asset values make divorcing financially more difficult.

Are you an emotional investor? Your feelings could be damaging your long-term investments, but here's how to stay rational when the markets are turbulent.

Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner is making moves to change the direction of our government. That should terrify us all, says Matthew Lynn

Eight out of 10 savers have no idea what fees they are paying to their pension provider to manage their retirement fund, and these charges can vary wildly.

Under the crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler, the kingdom has pursued ambitious reforms to transform itself into a thriving 21st-century economy

US exceptionalism – the belief that the US and its economy is different from and superior to other nations – is coming under fire as a concept

Knowing how to find the best luxury hotel deals can help holidaymakers enjoy high-end experiences without the sky-high costs. We reveal how to bag the best value for less.

Tax freedom day is the point in the year you stop earning for the taxman and start earning for yourself. A rising tax burden could push it to 12 June this year – the latest date since 1982.

Frozen tax thresholds and dated guidance helped drag the estate into an inheritance tax liability despite extensive use of gifting to avoid a bill

The number of estates liable for inheritance tax is set to increase to more than 37,000 by 2027, according to new analysis, as a result of rule changes, rising property prices and frozen thresholds.

Rachel Reeves has announced the Winter Fuel Payment eligibility rules will change this winter, after the chancellor controversially means-tested the scheme in 2024. Who will qualify?

Chase has been popular with savers with its competitive savings deals – but does its new improved bonus interest fixed rate make it a best buy and who is eligible?

The best houses for sale for around £2 million – from a houseboat moored at London’s Prospect Quay, Wandsworth, to a 15th-century chateau in Pas-de-Calais, France

Collectors looking for accountability are turning to smaller dealers, says Sarah Ryan of New Blood Art

Some hope that the consultation could lead to a lifting of the ban on crypto ETF sales in the future

The threat of tariffs has shaken Vietnamese stocks, but long-term prospects remain solid, says Max King

As Elon Musk steps back from government with his eyes on the stars, investors ask if he’s still behind the wheel at his electric-car maker.

Many bereaved families with furnished holiday lets are unable to claim business property relief and have to pay inheritance tax, lawyers say.

House prices dropped by 0.4% in May as the market readjusted following a rush to finish transactions before April’s stamp duty deadline.

Private markets have been one of the best investments around for the past two decades. Now, individual investors can join the party

Poland’s stock market has outperformed many of its European peers, but with a newly-elected populist President at odds with a Liberal government, what lies ahead?

ISA season prompted the highest level of inflows into investment funds during April but the mood may have changed in May

The government’s latest reforms to pensions are designed to make saving for retirement easier and better value for money – but will they leave you better off?

The cost of living well in retirement has jumped again, but what if you want to retire more than a decade early on a good income? It’s not cheap, but we have crunched the numbers on how to do it.

Richard Sem, partner, head of Europe, and portfolio manager at Pantheon Infrastructure, highlights three favourites as he shares where he'd put his money

Fintech sensation Wise’s plans for a new primary listing in the US pile on the misery for London’s stock market

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing some difficult choices in the upcoming Spending Review, which will be unveiled next week. We look at what could be announced

Value for money is a big concern for customers buying insurance, helping to send overall trust scores down to a four year low

Millions of shoppers will be able to claim their share of a £200 million settlement from Mastercard. We explain who's eligible, how the process will work, and when you could get the money

It could take much longer than you think to win something in the Premium Bonds prize draw

Enquiries into inheritance tax owed have jumped by over a third in just one year, but there has been in a decrease in the proportion of investigations leading to higher bills

Defence stocks have been enjoying a winning streak since March. As Keir Starmer unveils Britain’s defence spending plan for the next decade, is it time to invest in defence?

The FCA has warned wealthy savers they have too much in cash, but beneficiaries of windfalls are still hugging safe havens and losing out

The OECD has lowered its growth expectations for Britain and the world as doubts are cast over whether the UK’s fiscal rules are fit for purpose

Your loved ones could find themselves paying an effective tax rate of 67% once pensions are brought into the inheritance tax net from April 2027. The concern has sparked an increase in wealth transfer conversations with financial planners.

Skipton Building Society’s new 5% account includes a fixed rate bonus for 12 months. Are you eligible?

Job losses and cuts to investment plans are looming as inheritance tax changes due to come in next year affect firms and farms around the country

Annuities are back in fashion due to higher interest rates but going with your current pension provider could cost you

With the global economy rocked by geopolitical tension and escalating trade tariffs, could now be the time to buy European stocks?