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Money insights

Latest insights into what's going on behind the headlines, and what you can do to make your cash work harder for you from the money.co.uk team:

Fixed rate bonds have increased
27 January 2023

Fixed-rate bond interest rates have increased by more than 400% in a year

Interest rates have soared on fixed-rate bonds over the past 12 months, making them far more rewarding for people with a lump sum to save

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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt considers his 2022 Autumn Statement, ahead of delivering the speech to the House of Commons - Source: HM Treasury
17 November 2022

What chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement means for you

We take a look at what chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement will mean for your money - including tax rises and pension changes.

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The 2022 Spring Statement has been delivered by Chancellor Rishi Sunak
23 March 2022

What Rishi Sunak announced in the 2022 Spring Statement and what it all means for your money

Rishi Sunak has delivered his 2022 Spring Statement - outlining his plans to help people and businesses survive the cost of living crisis as inflation soars and finances are stretched. This is what he said and what it all means for you.

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Latest guides

See our most recently published comprehensive guides to money matters across all categories:

Smiling businessman - proud of his breakthrough business idea
09 September 2025

55 trending business ideas for 2025

Thinking of starting a business? Here are 55 practical ideas to help you get started, including AI spinoffs, low-cost options and home-based working.

How to tell if a business idea is any good
Group of young businesspeople gatherered around a table discussing ideas.
09 September 2025

How to get funding for a new business idea

Discover seven steps you need to follow to secure funding for your startup, from testing your idea to picking the right finance option.

Where yo look for the money you need
01 September 2025

Sole Trader vs Limited Company: What’s Best for You?

Deciding whether to operate as a sole trader or a limited company is a key decision for a small business owner. Here are the pros and cons of each approach.

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Bill, invoice, tax man laptop
01 September 2025

How to make an invoice

If you’ve set up your own business, knowing how to create an invoice correctly is crucial to ensuring you get paid, as we explain.

Full guide to making an invoice
Florist shop owner working on their paperwork late in the evening.
16 May 2025

How to write a business plan in 10 simple steps

Follow our step-by-step guide to writing a business plan and setting your business up for success.

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Home working, self employed, startup, entrepreneur, laptop, phone call
28 April 2022

How to register a business?

Here’s everything you need to know to make sure your side hustle is legitimate including the difference between being a sole trader and a limited partnership, which might be right for you, and the deadlines and paperwork you need to consider

What you need to get ready now

Research and reports

At money.co.uk we don't just report the news, we also carry out our own research and investigations to help make better sense of personal finance. Here are our latest reports: