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According to data from theLondon Stock Exchangeand reports by major City advisers, UK equities have traded at roughly a 20-30% valuation discount to US peers across much of 2023-25. With sterling weak and interest costs easing into 2026, leveraged buyers can borrow against future …

Start by mapping your tax wrappers. For most UK savers, the optimal order is: emergency cash, ISA, pension (especially if higher-rate), then a general investment account.

Here are eight expert tips to help defend your retirement fund.

For UK investors, the trend is double-edged. On the one hand, takeover premiums often deliver instant gains for shareholders of bid targets and lift entire sectors as the market searches for the next deal. On the other, every deal that completes typically removes another …

Return on capital employed (ROCE) above theCost of Capital- often cited around 10-12% - is a hallmark of compounders. Annual reports filed at Companies House and on company investor-relations pages show ROCE trends over five or ten years.

The story sits at the heart of a long-running tension in UK money news. On one side, banks argue that branch usage has collapsed as customers have migrated to mobile apps, online services and contactless payments. On the other, consumer groups, charities and politicians …

On the surface, a higher prize rate sounds like unambiguously good news. More money is added to the monthly prize pot, the odds of winning a meaningful prize improve, and the headline 'return' that NS&I advertises edges up. But Premium Bonds are not a …