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More consumer protection, a £144 flat-rate state pension and a cap on social care costs were among the measures outlined in today's Queen's Speech.
08 May 2013
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Economics
The UK is experiencing a slower economic recovery than 23 of the 33 advanced economies monitored by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), according to analysis.
08 May 2013
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Investment
Ratings agency Fitch has downgraded the UK to AA+ from AAA, citing a weaker economic and fiscal outlook.
19 April 2013
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Investment
Plans to allow "zombie" child trust funds (CTFs) to be switched to Junior ISAs could see savers £7,500 better off.
20 March 2013
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The Government will consult on options for transferring savings held in child trust funds (CTFs) into Junior ISAs.
20 March 2013
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Investment
The Chancellor is expected to offer a lifeline to six million children by allowing savings in child trust funds (CTFs) to be switched into Junior ISAs (JISAs).
20 March 2013
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Platforms
Former Hargreaves Lansdown investment manager Ben Yearsley has joined Charles Stanley to help spearhead the group's new direct-to-client investment service.
15 October 2012
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Equities
Joanna Faith asks managers for their best global income stocks.
09 October 2012
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