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Daily Express - Business

The 6 UK areas where council tax could rise up to £800 in April – full list -- The councils are reportedly considering increasing the tax to fund central Government budget...

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Martin Lewis warns Universal Credit claimants over £1,500 'biggest' mistake -- He said that many DWP claimants get the rules wrong

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Households urged to make bill check before Sunday for automatic £150 -- The deadline to automatically get the £150 is just days away.

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HSBC hands customers free £220 with bonus on top -- Many people open current accounts in their youth and stay with their bank for years - needlessly...

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Millions of UK savers set for surprise HMRC bill - 36% haven't even heard of the tax rule

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Social care is greatest financial risk you face - Andy Burnham faces nightmare choice

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I returned to work at 70 - why is my pension allowance capped at £10K? An expert answers

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New Reform UK advisor said state pension triple lock is 'unsustainable'

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DWP sending one-off bonus payments to state pensioners under Andy Burnham

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Rachel Reeves is back! She's still wreaking havoc and Andy Burnham just lets it happen

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DWP confirms four groups 'not eligible' for winter fuel payment - full list

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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

5 months ago

State pensioners offered free TV licence on 2 conditions - check if you qualify - It's up to you to apply for a free TV licence as they are not issued automatically.

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DWP stopping £114.60 payments for PIP claimants under '13 week rule'

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Warning Andy Burnham could increase tax that would 'hit pensioners'

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's 'major tax break' for spending 6 years outside UK

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Energy provider to make major change to energy bills for all customers this month

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HMRC confirms £108.20 Friday payments for households before September

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

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HMRC takes £56million from savers in the last 8 years

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

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Building society launches 'market-leading' savings account with 4.91% interest rate -- The new offering launched today (Thursday, August 20).

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HMRC says today it will stop £117.21 monthly payment - August 31 deadline

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Brits call to lower state pension age 'to free up jobs'

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DWP confirms 1.5 hour free bus pass change for passengers in England

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New charges for households with over £12,000 savings under Andy Burnham

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DWP confirms conditions that could see you qualify for £145 payment - full list -- That £145 a week sounds like a lifeline, but the real shock is how one quiet detail in your...

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UK households urged to grab £111 boost before Friday -- UK households are being urged to grab an £111 boost before Friday.

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Aldi to offer lucky family £800 worth of shopping every month for one year - how to claim -- The supermarket has launched the offer when household budgets are very tight.

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

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Tom Kerridge warns 'hospitality will die' without 1 change

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

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DWP confirms who will get £300 Winter Fuel Payment under Andy Burnham - full list - Many don't realise that, even if you qualify for the Winter Fuel Payment in 2026, the exact...

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More than 80,000 HMRC letters sent to Brits amid crackdown

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How Harry and Meghan could get DWP state pension like King Charles as they return to UK

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Sunday deadline for £150 2026 cash boost for people on 4 benefits

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Andy Burnham just ran out of time – now a terrifying storm is about to sweep him away

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Octopus Energy to 'reward' customers free electricity on these days

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State pension age: Experts share their views on whether it should increase or decrease -- The state pension age is undergoing changes right now with more to come

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

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

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

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Older state pensioners with 2-digit code getting £739 payments a week Friday -- Payments from the DWP will arrive earlier than expected for some pensioners this month.

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National Lottery launches hunt for winner of £1million jackpot – check your pockets

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HMRC 'extra powers' to jail taxpayers for 'reckless' statements new update

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Major banking app goes down as thousands of customers report issues

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Five shocks that could wreck your retirement - and how to protect yourself

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RSPCA 'do it each day' advice to support wildlife struggling in dry weather -- You can support your local foxes, badgers and hedgehogs with changes to your garden

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Every UK bank offering £200 or more to customers - eligibility details -- People could earn a tidy sum of cash by switching to another bank, and some are offering decent...

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Building society launches new £500,000 prize draw -- Eight prizes worth around £45,000 will be up for grabs every month.

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'Fleecehold' alert over new charges when buying a home

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Pension warning issued to workers in one UK nation at risk of losing £38,000

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Tesco Clubcard customers urged to act before a week Monday - Tesco shoppers should do the task to ensure they don't miss out on any savings.

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Reform's new £429 PIP payments for claimants on table in DWP overhaul

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Energy bills forecast to soar to three year high in fresh blow to customers

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Mortgage expert explains 'common reason' for rejection and what to do next

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Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School investigated over pricing

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Train fares set for 4.2% hike in fresh misery for commuters

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Andy Burnham just got torn to shreds AGAIN - his own advisers are in full revolt

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John Healey handed inflation nightmare as prices set to soar - highest rate in months -- Inflation hit 2.9%, up from a 15-month low of 2.6% in June and the highest rate since March.

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Nationwide says average £555 cash boost after filling in simple form -- High street giant offers free service which households found gave them an average £555 they...

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Martin Lewis urges Brits to make key driving licence check or face £1,000 fine -- More than two million drivers are at risk of a fine if they don't act.

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Pension warning as millions could be blocked from touching savings until 60

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Universal Credit update as plans for major £4,700 payment rule change set out

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Gardeners issued 'do not' warning for your lawn after hot weather with rain on the way -- You may also want to rethink how you are watering your plants

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Building society launches new savings account with 'strong' 4.25% interest rate

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NS&I announces major change to Premium Bonds in September

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Andy Burnham on brink of snap election - one nightmare scenario should terrify us all

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DWP sent major demand over planned 9% pension provider tax

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HMRC issues important work expenses warning - 'don't get caught out' -- The UK tax authority issued the warning over the weekend.

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'We own small businesses and this is why we're not offering jobs' -- Vacancies are now at their lowest level since 2014, excluding the pandemic

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Aldi makes key Bank Holiday announcement - 'head to store first thing' -- The discount retailer has confirmed its opening times ahead of the Bank Holiday.

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Thousands of UK bank customers report issues as people unable to access app

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Jobseekers told 'what to do' as vacancies across the UK fall in Tuesday figures update

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'Up to £200 off' school uniform costs with support scheme - check eligibility - Certain areas are eligible to claim different amounts of help towards the cost of getting their...

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Older state pensioners set for lower £394 triple lock cash boost under Andy Burnham

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Angela Rayner's big boast is a complete fantasy - it's about to blow up in Burnham's face

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State pensioners set for £514 triple lock cash boost under Andy Burnham rules

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More than 1 million to pay more tax than HMRC expected

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Free bus pass rule to end on August 31 for over 14 million people - update from govt

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Monzo explains £1 rule that applies to all account holders

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Nationwide and customers could find extra £555 a month in benefits -- Households could uncover an average of an extra £555 a month in support

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John Healey's big gamble will end in disaster - and rain hellfire on Andy Burnham -- The new Chancellor has a plan - but it's so risky we should all be worried.

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Substantial increase in fines for littering in England from September 1 2026

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HMRC issues Thursday warning to UK households over £1,406 payments

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Martin Lewis tells pensioners 'tick this box' to qualify for £2,300 discount scheme -- There is a range of discounts you can get depending on your situation

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State pensioners with 4 conditions set for £114 DWP payment change in August

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DWP confirms £48.15 weekly extra for pensioners on top of State Pension

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Aldi issues urgent reminder with two weeks left to claim up to £3,000

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HMRC warns families have just 2 weeks to take action or 'payments stop'

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Nationwide launches new 'higher rate' savings accounts paying up to 4.7% interest -- The building society says that it will offer the same rates to people regardless of whether they...

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Brits can get free £600 payment for making 1 switch - 10 days left to do it -- Anyone hoping to take advantage needs to act soon, as the offer ends on August 27.

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UK earners facing 60% tax rate under Andy Burnham fear pension rule change -- Andy Burnham has been urged not to make matters worse for high earners in the upcoming Budget.

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How to turn off emergency alerts on your phone if you do not want to get them

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State pensioners warned over £597 HMRC rule

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Drivers warned that leaving item in place 'adds £10 extra' to journeys - Drivers are being told about how much of a difference it can make

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Andy Burnham faces bombshell decision - and he's walking straight into a trap

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DWP confirms key change to all PIP benefit assessments

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Aldi issues toilet rule announcement after major change across 1,080 stores

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New State Pension age rise to 67 will affect people with these birthdays

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Supermarket offers 75p 'fridge reset' in flash 24-hour deal - eggs and milk for 30p

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DWP sending £800 payments to millions of pensioners on August 28

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DWP hands state pensioners eight extra payments and discounts worth over £8,000 -- Eligible pensioners can get thousands of pounds worth of support.

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7 MARKET LEADING SAVINGS ACCOUNTS PAYING UP TO BUMPER 6% INTEREST -- These 7 savings accounts offer some of the best rates on the market right now.

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Terrifying AI bubble just got even bigger – how scared should we be? -- ANALYSIS - HARVEY JONES: Two issues worry investors today. The first is the Iran war. The second...

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I compared Vauxhall Corsa to UK's four most popular cars to find the best

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UK households handed up to £2,672 with 4 benefits and freebies in August

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Free TV licence for pensioners: Government may consider new 'charter concessions' -- The UK government has indicated it is open to new TV licence concessions for pensioners as part...

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UK households face fresh cost-of-living woes as energy bills set to drive inflation

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Halifax to shut 15 bank branches across UK in September – full list of closures

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DWP warning to millions of UK carers - just days to act

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Blue Badge holders receive free travel boost

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HSBC boosts interest rates on two savings accounts - offering up to 4.4% -- HSBC has increased the rates on two savings accounts, with customers now able to lock away their...

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Tax-free personal allowance rises to £15,820 if you have 1 condition -- The extra allowance was boosted in April.

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UK department store plunges into liquidation after 21 years - 33 jobs at risk -- The store has struggled since the Covid-19 pandemic and has now entered liquidation.

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

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State pensioners issued £1,000 warning as experts say 'you shouldn't have to pay'

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UK construction company plunges into administration - 62 years in business - More than 100 jobs are at risk after administrators were appointed last week.

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Major DWP update for anyone claiming State Pension in August

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Free bus pass change for state pensioners in September

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ISA withdrawal penalties as HMRC pulling in millions from savers

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

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Money Saving Expert issues warning to people aged 66 and over - 'you don't need to pay'

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Martin Lewis 'bedroom rule' to slash one household bill

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

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Savings app launches new market-leading account with 5% interest rate -- The new easy access savings account is available for a limited time only.

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UK water customers urged to check if they're missing out on £109 bill discount -- Nearly two million households were able to claim the support and slash their water bills last year.

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Top UK business brains rank music 'best' for developing essential workplace skills

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OPINION - Andy Burnham is making one huge mistake already and the last 6 weeks prove it

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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.

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Price of wine to shoot up in UK supermarkets for one reason

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

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

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

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Take maximum pension income you can - while paying the least possible tax -- ANALYSIS - HARVEY JONES: Building up enough savings for retirement is quite a challenge. Drawing...

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State pension age increase in September for older people with these birth dates -- The rising State Pension age will affect payments for new pensioners.

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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...

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DWP confirms 4 chronic pain conditions eligible for £778-a-month payment - full list

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What are your rights if you owe money on your energy bills

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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.

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

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Pension alert as savers risk costly mistakes

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

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DWP confirms September deadline to avoid £300 HMRC tax charges

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State pensioners under 80 handed automatic £200 by DWP

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DWP publishes full list of stomach conditions to get £779 a month handout

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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...

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DWP confirms 24 conditions that could qualify Brits for PIP - full list -- The latest DWP figures show 40,458 active PIP claims linked to these conditions.

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UK fashion favourite returns to high street after 7 years – full list of new stores -- A much-loved British fashion brand is making a high street comeback after seven years, with new...

6 days ago

Lloyds Bank to close 5 UK branches in September 2026 - full list

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Chancellor John Healey gives drivers update on frozen fuel duty

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Major transport company collapses as most of 76 staff lose jobs in 'life-changing' move -- A majority of the staff have been made redundant with immediate effect.

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Pensioners are rushing to pay 1 thing to reduce inheritance tax

6 days ago

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

6 days ago

Anyone with a Tesco clubcard urged to act before September

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

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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.

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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...

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

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

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

6 days ago

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

6 days ago

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

6 days ago

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

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

6 days ago

UK taxpayers get £138 boost with savings to ISA switch

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How much you need to invest for £125 per month boost from 'passive income'

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