Finance in the News – w/c 28.02.22

Short summaries of recent articles we think you will find useful from some of the UK’s broadsheets.

FINANCIAL TIMES

“Is there a new super-cycle in metals and minerals?”
Low-carbon policies stoke demand for lithium, cobalt and copper, but investors must judge whether the boom will last.
“Rates rise on UK mortgages as lenders look to inflation fallout”
Borrowers act fast to lock in attractive deals as further rate rises are expected.
“Rightmove predicts property transactions return to ‘pre-pandemic levels’ this year”
Bullish earnings report shows 2021 was busiest in FTSE 100 group’s 21-year history.
“Taxpayers ‘waiting months’ for refunds from HMRC”
Accountants say delays have increased during the pandemic.
“Student loans: Should the Bank of Mum and Dad step in?”
Sweeping changes to university funding leave graduates — and parents — with difficult choices.
“Buying a property in Europe is clouded by complex rules”
New issues for British buyers have emerged since Brexit

THE TIMES

“Put yourself through the market test”
Could you cope if stocks suddenly plunged and didn’t recover? Here’s how to help your portfolio to weather turbulent times.
“The Ukraine conundrum: how the crisis affects you”
At times when the stock market is volatile it is worth remembering an old investment adage: “a loss is not a loss until you sell”.
“The drip, drip down of the market is often worse than a crash”
Now is the time for a calm head. It is easy to get panicked or excited when share prices move rapidly, and there have been some large falls.

THE TELEGRAPH

“Money Makeover: ‘I’m widowed and have £400k – how do I plan for life on my own?’”
A reader has cash from a London house sale and £150,000 in inherited bonds.
“Even the Government’s own people admit the triple lock didn’t need to be broken”
The Government’s decision to renege on its promise is looking increasingly out of touch.
“Turmoil for trapped flat owners as energy crisis makes contractors go bust”
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will bring more delays as the energy price crisis deepens.

THE GUARDIAN / OBSERVER

“Wills and trusts: how to plan your finances for when you’re gone”
All you need to do – from writing a will to inheritance tax and insurance.
“Savings: Zopa launches account that lets users lock in at better rates”
Customers able to earn up to 1.05% with Smart Saver by holding some of money in linked ‘pots’.

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