UK money news stories - 9 April 2025

How to deal with stock market falls

When you invest your money, there’s always risk involved. Your investments could rise and fall in value and the reasons for it could be out of your control. With markets looking wobbly following Trump’s tariffs, here’s how to think about your investments during a time of crisis. 

2025/26 ISA allowances explained: how much can you save?

A new tax year is upon us so what better time to brush up on your ISA knowledge and make the most of your new allowance. Here’s everything you need to know. 

Ban on fake reviews and drip-pricing takes force – here's what's changing

It’s now illegal for websites to pay for someone to write a fake review or host them, without taking steps to ensure they’re genuine. Plus, any extra charges you might have to pay when shopping online, like booking fees, have to be shown upfront.

What’s happening to house prices?

If you’re looking at buying or selling your property, you might want to see what’s been going on with house prices and what could happen this year. 

New DIY tool helps you see if builders are ripping you off with quotes

Checkatrade has launched a new online tool designed to prevent people getting ripped off for home renovations. Its Job Estimate Calculator uses AI to generate price estimates for different types of building work, so you can benchmark it against quotes given to you by tradesmen.