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Daily Express - Business

UK households face fresh cost-of-living woes as energy bills set to drive inflation -- UK households are facing renewed financial pressure after energy bills jumped, with economists...

6 hours ago

Halifax to shut 15 bank branches across UK in September – full list of closures -- Halifax is set to close 15 branches across the UK in September, with locations from Horsham and...

6 hours ago

DWP warning to millions of UK carers - just days to act -- Carers have until Tuesday (August 18) to have their say on the future of a major benefit.

6 hours ago

Blue Badge holders receive free travel boost -- Certain Blue Badge holders could unlock a new perk, helping eligible disabled people cut the...

8 hours ago

Take maximum pension income you can - while paying the least possible tax

7 hours ago

Pensioners warned over tax threshold freeze – how to beat the trap

2 days ago

Don't wait for Andy Burnham to fix cost-of-living crisis – how to haggle your way out

3 days ago

HSBC boosts interest rates on two savings accounts - offering up to 4.4%

6 hours ago

Tax-free personal allowance rises to £15,820 if you have 1 condition

6 hours ago

UK department store plunges into liquidation after 21 years - 33 jobs at risk

6 hours ago

Pensioners living alone could boost annual income by £4,000 with DWP payment

7 hours ago

Hidden rental car 'rule' left tourist stranded and out of pocket

2 months ago

'I was saved from debt collectors thanks to the Express Crusader - they can help you too'

3 months ago

The Crusader: Customer welcomes payout after cashing in struggling fund

4 months ago

State pensioners issued £1,000 warning as experts say 'you shouldn't have to pay' Pensioners have been warned against paying for a particular service when they can do it...

6 hours ago

UK construction company plunges into administration - 62 years in business

8 hours ago

Major DWP update for anyone claiming State Pension in August

8 hours ago

Free bus pass change for state pensioners in September

9 hours ago

ISA withdrawal penalties as HMRC pulling in millions from savers

9 hours ago

Savings expert says put this over your windows to save on energy bills during hot weather

7 hours ago

Make your garden fox-friendly by putting out these types of food

7 days ago

HMRC confirms £473 payment for 700,000 Brits

7 days ago

OPINION - John Healey just bashed Britain's best businesses - the new Chancellor is off his trolley

7 days ago

Money Saving Expert issues warning to people aged 66 and over - 'you don't need to pay' -- One woman needlessly paid more than £1,000 for a service she could have done for free.

11 hours ago

Martin Lewis 'bedroom rule' to slash one household bill

7 hours ago

HMRC will send tax bills to 5.3M UK households with savings - 'catching them out'

6 hours ago

Savings app launches new market-leading account with 5% interest rate

10 hours ago

UK water customers urged to check if they're missing out on £109 bill discount

11 hours ago

Top UK business brains rank music 'best' for developing essential workplace skills -- Music is being crowned the ultimate builder of skills bosses can't find, but the pipeline behind...

6 hours ago

OPINION - Andy Burnham is making one huge mistake already and the last 6 weeks prove it - Is it a case of Burnham by name, Burn'em by nature, asks Alex Evans?

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Brits can boost savings accounts by £138 with one easy switch -- Millions of Brits could be missing out on a vital cash boost.

13 hours ago

Tom Kerridge warns 'hospitality will die' without 1 change

8 days ago

UK budget airline agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firm

9 days ago

Andy Burnham sent warning over new tax as PM is told 'you can't afford everything'

9 days ago

Price of wine to shoot up in UK supermarkets for one reason - EXCLUSIVE: Industry experts have expressed their concerns about future wine prices.

9 hours ago

People on 11 DWP benefits wake up to surprise payments in August – full list

11 hours ago

One-week deadline warning for Brits claiming £150 energy bill discount

12 hours ago

Households handed automatic £2,500 off bills from 2027 under '500m rule'

5 hours ago

State pension age increase in September for older people with these birth dates

8 hours ago

Households with fridge freezers in kitchen face £68.96 charges -- Keeping a fridge freezer in the kitchen costs a fair amount but can still be a saving against a...

7 hours ago

DWP confirms 4 chronic pain conditions eligible for £778-a-month payment - full list -- The four conditions can severely limit a person's ability to move around.

9 hours ago

What are your rights if you owe money on your energy bills -- Ofgem has warned energy customers not to bury their heads in the sand

19 hours ago

Expert reveals the 'easiest country to retire to' - not Spain

7 days ago

The new HMRC state pension rules for anyone who continues working after 66

8 days ago

Property expert shares 7 checks every family should make before buying a retirement flat

11 days ago

HMRC makes £3,000 limit change as households face £600 tax bill -- HMRC is changing the way a tax is paid but will still bill households who go over the limit.

5 hours ago

HMRC confirms £17 a month tax charges for state pensioners under 80

7 hours ago

Pension alert as savers risk costly mistakes

13 hours ago

Workers 'not told truth' and lose 'valuable years'

14 hours ago

DWP confirms September deadline to avoid £300 HMRC tax charges

6 hours ago

State pensioners under 80 handed automatic £200 by DWP -- Eligible pensioners will see payments land in accounts automatically.

10 hours ago

DWP publishes full list of stomach conditions to get £779 a month handout -- Even if your condition is not listed, you could still be eligible for the extra financial support.

9 hours ago

Dad wakes up to £5,989 payment in bank account thanks to 'backdating' tax rule -- An elderly father was handed nearly £6,000 after following a little known exemption for the tax...

9 hours ago

DWP confirms 24 conditions that could qualify Brits for PIP - full list

15 hours ago

UK fashion favourite returns to high street after 7 years – full list of new stores

15 hours ago

Lloyds Bank to close 5 UK branches in September 2026 - full list - Another wave of branch closures is on the way, with five locations across England set to close...

13 hours ago

Chancellor John Healey gives drivers update on frozen fuel duty

19 hours ago

Major transport company collapses as most of 76 staff lose jobs in 'life-changing' move

1 day ago

Pensioners are rushing to pay 1 thing to reduce inheritance tax

1 day ago

Andy Burnham wanted to knock Farage out - but he's back on his feet

1 day ago

Anyone with a Tesco clubcard urged to act before September

1 day ago

Ideal time to water your plants during hot summer weather - and 'effective' rule -- Your efforts could actually be putting "extra stress" on your plants

1 day ago

HMRC confirms extra £300 charges for UK households from August -- The tax office will issue a hefty penalty to households that missed a key deadline.

15 hours ago

Warning issued to UK savers as millions miss out on £800 payment -- As millions of Brits enjoy their summer holidays, financial experts are encouraging them to...

13 hours ago

Andy Burnham urged to rethink £8,000 tax change coming in from April

1 day ago

DWP State Pension age increase for anyone born after April 6, 1977

1 day ago

Two groups given £100,000 tax warning ahead of Budget -- The groups face additional fears over possible raids on their savings

1 day ago

NatWest update over bank account closures as email goes out to customers

1 day ago

Rare 50p coin with historic value to collectors sells for 230 times face value on eBay

1 day ago

HMRC increases tax-free Personal Allowance to bumper £16,960 with 1 condition

1 day ago

New HMRC tax planned for April 2027 'already having impact'

1 day ago

UK taxpayers get £138 boost with savings to ISA switch -- Some taxpayers are being "encouraged" to swtich to ISAs as savings product numbers hit record highs.

23 hours ago

How much you need to invest for £125 per month boost from 'passive income' -- Hargreaves Lansdown says the appeal of earning from so-called "passive income" investments is...

1 day ago

Martin Lewis credit card trick that can save £1000s a year -- The trick involves purposefully getting into debt to eventually end up with more money in savings.

1 day ago

DWP confirms 10 health conditions that could get you up to £458 a month

1 day ago

State pensioners given tax-free Personal Allowance boost to £21,330 with HMRC rule

1 day ago

HMRC takes £56million from savers in the last 8 years - The issue has become even more prevalent with rising costs.

1 day ago

State pensioners could be due £4,000 a year under one rule

1 day ago

Tesco offers 5% off fuel to customers who do 1 thing before Sunday

1 day ago

DWP sending unexpected £952 payments to state pensioners before September

1 day ago

Mortgage borrowers handed boost as repossessions fall

2 days ago

How to clean your car during a hosepipe ban

2 days ago

State pensioners with 2-digit code getting early £965 Friday payments in August

2 days ago

People with more than £12,500 savings given urgent HMRC alert -- New analysis shows 5.3 million now earn enough in interest to be hit by tax

2 days ago

UK homes take 30 days to sell on average, with Glasgow fastest -- Glasgow, Worcester and Belfast are the cities where houses sell the fastest - with some selling...

2 days ago

UK households can get £1,245 free cash under Andy Burnham -- UK households can get as much as £1,245 and a free toothbrush.

2 days ago

UK households that will benefit from Andy Burnham's £45 October 1 change

2 days ago

DWP confirms millions of UK households handed early payments in August

2 days ago

Nationwide direct debit alert issued to all customers -- Emails are sparking a direct debit scare, which is exactly the kind of pressure that makes...

2 days ago

UK high street restaurant chain with 26 branches opens new venue in popular town

2 days ago

New savings account 'for people with cash earning nothing' pays 5%

2 days ago

Andy Burnham did a screeching U-turn - he's worse than Starmer and Reeves

2 days ago

UK households in just 5 areas facing a new £43 hike to bills

2 days ago

Martin Lewis 'three big things' warning that stop people getting a mortgage -- Make sure you do not miss out on your dream home because you are not approved by a lender

2 days ago

HMRC confirms automatic tax change for households from September -- HMRC will begin contacting taxpayers from next month.

2 days ago

British holidaymakers targeted by Mexican crime gangs in fake airport tax scam -- British holidaymakers are being cornered at Cancun departures by people who look official,...

2 days ago

DWP announces September and October dates over changes to PIP rules

2 days ago

UK households warned of huge pension tax change from April 2029 - Officials are carrying out a crucial consultation of a major change that is estimated to affect...

2 days ago

Government could be set to consider state pension payments at 60

2 days ago

DWP forced to give back up to £5,000 to people who wrongly received fines

2 days ago

EDF hands out free appliances with £100 boost for UK households

2 days ago

HMRC tax warning to 5 million Brits with savings accounts

3 days ago

Merciless father and son 'emptied 90-year-old's bank account' as scam warning issued

3 days ago

Warning issued over dangerous new 'one time passcode' scam

3 days ago

Brits born before 1992 can get £70 each from Mastercard -- You have to be born before March 22, 1992.

3 days ago

Currency expert says holiday mistake is 'most expensive thing you can do with a bank card' -- An expert in foreign exchange has explained what you should always do when paying abroad

3 days ago

HMRC tax alert issued to 2 million pensioners -- More than two million pensioners could end up paying tax on their savings in the near future,...

3 days ago

MOT rule change means UK drivers 'should check their MOT'

3 days ago

Pension change on table to hit millions with 4% pay cut

3 days ago

Andy Burnham dealt major blow as UK economy growth slows down -- John Healey issued a statement in response to the latest data.

3 days ago

Trump just put US on brink of meltdown - now he'll shoot Andy Burnham down in flames

3 days ago

Martin Lewis sends 14 day warning to anyone who bought something online

3 days ago

These five money leaks could be costing you thousands - plug them now

3 days ago

Shrinkflation and hidden fees among costs frustrating UK consumers -- Brits say that the biggest swindles they face every day are energy standing charges and airport...

2 days ago

John Healey goes all in on Rachel Reeves's pensions grab - brutal 67% inheritance tax rate -- ANALYSIS - HARVEY JONES: From next April, our pensions will be fair game for HMRC.

5 hours ago

Tax-free Personal Allowance rise to £18,000 demand for Andy Burnham hits new milestone -- EXCLUSIVE: The government has replied to the proposal to raise the allowance.

4 days ago

DWP revokes driving licences of people on benefits for 2 years from October - 3 exceptions

3 days ago

Andy Burnham just got slapped in the face - by the experts hired to tell us he was great

3 days ago

DWP to give back cash to people hit with 'wrong' penalties - The DWP has rescinded almost 200 so-called administrative penalties

3 days ago

DWP confirms full list of 70 conditions that qualify for £778.40 monthly payment

4 days ago

'Barrage of AI-generated claims' as UK rule being scrapped

4 days ago

John Healey about to unleash '£25bn Budget tax blitz' - it's worse than Rachel Reeves

4 days ago

Andy Burnham call to raise £18,000 personal tax allowance hits key threshold

5 days ago

Octopus Energy message for customers ahead of Wednesday's solar eclipse

5 days ago

Millions warned over pension move that could cost £163,000

5 days ago

Over 65s 'hit by tax bombshell' as new figures show 2.1m with £20,000 savings alert -- People with savings told then may need to take action to avoid being 'pulled in'

5 days ago

HMRC confirms extra tax charges for state pensioners for next 2 years -- Some pensioners will have extra tax charges deducted automatically by HMRC.

5 days ago

'Mandatory' MOT rule change confirmed by DVSA and already begun -- The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has started the national rollout

5 days ago

Andy Burnham just went too far – Britain already has one monarch

5 days ago

Andy Burnham announces huge change for anyone with student loan

5 days ago

Lloyds Bank clarifies 'second year' eligibility rule for £220 customer offer -- You can get bonuses over several months through the Lloyds offer

4 days ago

British Gas, Octopus, EDF and EON customers handed £750 boost

5 days ago

DWP confirms £300 for heating bills for state pensioners over 80

5 days ago

Tax-free personal allowance scandal exposed as calls mount for huge increase

5 days ago

UK pub chain giving away 20,000 free beers - how to claim

5 days ago

State pension age latest as petition to get payments from 60 reaches major milestone -- A petition has reached an important milestone as its deadline arrives today.

6 days ago

Households have days left to get free £150 off energy bills -- Households should act now if they want to qualify for £150 off their energy bills this winter,...

6 days ago

Santander offers boosted 6% savings interest with 1 year bonus -- The bank allows savers to earn monthly interest when they have a Santander Edge or Santander...

6 days ago

DWP confirms people born in these years will see state pension age increase

5 days ago

3 steps iPhone users must take to protect bank accounts if phone is snatched

6 days ago

Andy Burnham will tax older state pensioners getting extra DWP pension payments - EXCLUSIVE: New Prime Minister Andy Burnham and his new Chancellor will keep Rachel Reeves'...

5 days ago

State pensioners issued HMRC tax-free Personal Allowance warning before triple lock boost

6 days ago

Older couples handed £7,170 boost due to HMRC rule

6 days ago

HMRC warns 700,000 to claim £473 tax refund as letters sent

6 days ago

Parents fear university degrees are losing their value

6 days ago

UK high street fashion giant issued shocking collapse warning – in business since 1831

6 days ago

Pension savings face 67% wipeout due to HMRC changes

6 days ago

'Extra £170 monthly cost' as 750,000 have to make change this year -- The increase comes amid volatile financial markets

6 days ago

Older people in England hit with free bus pass delay due to DWP change -- EXCLUSIVE: A DWP change will affect free bus travel for older people across England.

6 days ago

John Healey's next tax grab could be pure madness – even Reeves wasn't this unhinged -- Chancellor John Healey desperately needs to hike taxes to fund Andy Burnham's spending pledges.

6 days ago

Octopus Energy gives away free electricity and £12k cash this week

6 days ago

New HMRC update as 'four times as many over-65s paying tax'

6 days ago

Brits urged to check taxes as HMRC gives away £50m in payouts -- Labour Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been urged to make changes.

6 days ago

HMRC explains 'tax-free gift' rule for couples with this type of bank account

6 days ago

Older state pensioner couples losing up to £112 per week due to DWP rule

6 days ago

Older state pensioners handed bumper £1844.32 Monday AP payments in August

6 days ago

State pensioners under 77 handed doubled £1,930 Monday payments before September

6 days ago

DWP confirms automatic £100 boost for state pensioners born in these years -- Many don't realise that, even if you qualify for the Winter Fuel Payment in 2026, the exact...

7 days ago

State pensioners handed £10,000 savings limit warning -- State pensioners will begin to lose out on a key benefit if they have more than £10,000 in savings.

7 days ago

HMRC confirms removal of winter fuel payment with tax code change -- HMRC is sending new tax codes out to state pensioners to take their winter fuel payment back if...

7 days ago

HMRC increases Tax-free Personal Allowance to £20,070 with one rule

7 days ago

UK households urged to get £855 each from HMRC

7 days ago

Pensioners entitled to £4,000 HMRC refunds as Brits urged to check if they're owed - Thousands of pension savers have been issued refunds, with amounts averaging around £4,000 as...

6 days ago

Automatic £316.70 payments confirmed for state pensioners from November

7 days ago

Government minister shares update on pension error as hundreds have to repay amounts

7 days ago

DWP confirms pension benefit age rise for older people in August

7 days ago

HMRC confirms VAT rates for drivers of older petrol and diesel cars until April

7 days ago

Ed Miliband just launched a massive power grab - Andy Burnham has unleashed a monster

7 days ago

Older people over 60 can get £7,060 before state pension kicks in

7 days ago