Page Updated: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 8:44 AM ET

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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.

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DWP revokes driving licences of people on benefits for 2 years from October - 3 exceptions -- Tough new anti-fraud powers from October 2026, allowing courts to disqualify people on benefits...

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Andy Burnham just got slapped in the face - by the experts hired to tell us he was great -- Andy Burnham's economic credibility has been torn to shreds. By his own experts.

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DWP to give back cash to people hit with 'wrong' penalties -- The DWP has rescinded almost 200 so-called administrative penalties

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

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

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Check if you're owed a cut of £140m council tax credit - and more ways to slash bill

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

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

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

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

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

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'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

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Octopus Energy message for customers ahead of Wednesday's solar eclipse - Britain's first solar eclipse in nearly three decades could disrupt power generation

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

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Over 65s 'hit by tax bombshell' as new figures show 2.1m with £20,000 savings alert

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HMRC confirms extra tax charges for state pensioners for next 2 years

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'Mandatory' MOT rule change confirmed by DVSA and already begun

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

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Ed Miliband is 'a disaster for Britain' and Andy Burnham just let it happen

7 days ago

Borrowers 'unaware' of mortgage that 'can meet needs perfectly'

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Pension savers issued Spring 2027 date over DWP policy changes

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Andy Burnham announces huge change for anyone with student loan -- The Department for Education has confirmed its annual updates to UK student loan interest rates...

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Lloyds Bank clarifies 'second year' eligibility rule for £220 customer offer

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

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

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UK pub chain giving away 20,000 free beers - how to claim -- The promotion applies to BrewDog's popular Punk IPA

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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.

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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,...

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Major car firm set to slash 100,000 jobs

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The Pop Up Hotel wows guests at Silverstone's Formula 1 Grand Prix

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

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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...

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

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

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Andy Burnham will tax older state pensioners getting extra DWP pension payments

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

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

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HMRC warns 700,000 to claim £473 tax refund as letters sent -- All you need to know as HMRC has written to 700,000 people who are yet to claim their money back

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Parents fear university degrees are losing their value -- Ahead of A-Level results day, parents are losing confidence in the value of a university degree...

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UK high street fashion giant issued shocking collapse warning – in business since 1831 -- The luxury retailer was put on sale in June, with interest from Next and Frasers Group.

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Pension savings face 67% wipeout due to HMRC changes -- A tax advisory firm has said that almost 40,000 people will be hit with higher tax bills.

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'Extra £170 monthly cost' as 750,000 have to make change this year

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Older people in England hit with free bus pass delay due to DWP change

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John Healey's next tax grab could be pure madness – even Reeves wasn't this unhinged

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

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New HMRC update as 'four times as many over-65s paying tax' -- Freedom of Information data has shown the figure has quadrupled since 2022/23

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

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HMRC explains 'tax-free gift' rule for couples with this type of bank account -- A customer asked for help about who is responsible for paying tax

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

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State pensioners under 77 handed doubled £1,930 Monday payments before September - State pensioners under 77 can get £1,930.40 paid out to them from the DWP this month.

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DWP confirms automatic £100 boost for state pensioners born in these years

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State pensioners handed £10,000 savings limit warning

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HMRC confirms removal of winter fuel payment with tax code change

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

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UK households urged to get £855 each from HMRC

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Pensioners entitled to £4,000 HMRC refunds as Brits urged to check if they're owed

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Automatic £316.70 payments confirmed for state pensioners from November -- Letters will be sent out later this year to confirm payments.

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Government minister shares update on pension error as hundreds have to repay amounts -- Some pensioners have to pay back more than £10,000

2 days ago

DWP confirms pension benefit age rise for older people in August -- EXCLUSIVE: A law change will affect DWP payments for some pensioners.

3 days ago

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

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

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Older people over 60 can get £7,060 before state pension kicks in -- Rates have hit an 18-year-high.

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Care company boss on Andy Burnham plans as 'we can't tax our way out'

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HMRC confirms tax charges for pensioners over 75

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

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HMRC confirms £473 payment for 700,000 Brits

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OPINION - John Healey just bashed Britain's best businesses - the new Chancellor is off his trolley - Andy Burnham's new Chancellor's heart is in the right place, but his head needs to be with the...

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Warning issued as 66,000 retirees face year-long wait for pension hike -- Campaigners have criticised the delay, warning that pensioners are "dying waiting" for the...

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Expert reveals the 'easiest country to retire to' - not Spain -- Analysis shows France is 20% cheaper than Britain, with eating out estimated to cost 35% less.

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HMRC hands £50M to pension savers after tax code blunder

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HMRC warns Brits born between two years could be sitting on £2,200

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Money Saving Expert shares 'nifty Ryanair trick' to 'shave extra' cost of return flight - Money Saving Expert has revealed a simple Ryanair booking trick that could cut the cost of...

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Older people turning 66 in August have state pension delayed until next year

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State pension age rise costs older people £5,067 DWP cash from August 6

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The 61 eye and ear conditions that could qualify for £778 monthly DWP payment

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The UK area where people pay the most in inheritance tax revealed

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HMRC issues urgent August 31 deadline warning - 'don't miss out on up to £1,406'

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State pension age update over 'late 2030s' timetable

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Little-known £3,000 rule to avoid paying inheritance tax -- There are ways to cut your estate's tax bill and increase the tax-free amount before you pass away.

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HMRC confirms tax-free Personal Allowance jumps to £18,570 with 1 rule -- Your Personal Allowance could be ratcheted all the way up to £18,570 with an HMRC loophole.

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DWP issues driving bans to people on benefits from October -- The DWP has been handed new powers to issue driving bans starting in October.

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Older state pensioners handed £1,661 payments every four weeks with AP rule

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Martin Lewis 'stoozing' trick to save £1,000s a year

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Andy Burnham confirms two Rachel Reeves rules will be kept for state pensioners -- State pensioners have been given two major rule confirmations by Andy Burnham.

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HMRC confirms state pension tax change rule for all state pensioners

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HMRC confirms tax-free Personal Allowance increase to £13,830 for households with backdate

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Older people losing £14,673 due to State Pension age rise

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HMRC statement as thousands of people sent letters over 'unpaid' amounts

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HMRC sending bumper £216 payments to households in August -- Some households will get double payments from HMRC this month.

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Your rights if your flight is delayed as UK airport hit by runway fault -- There are a range of payments you could get depending on your situation

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State Pensioners breaking HMRC rule continue to face £33 tax charges under Andy Burnham -- The extra monthly tax charges will be taken by HMRC automatically.

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Best easy-access account named - 4.5% returns

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Gordon Brown placed a timebomb under Britain - it's set to blow up in Andy Burnham's face

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Older state pensioners can cut BBC TV Licence bill to £0 in 16 minutes - A TV Licence currently costs £180 per year.

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DWP confirms automatic £300 payments for state pensioners

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The 6 common food items that could rise in price because of UK drought

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Free bus pass age change underway in August for state pensioners in England

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DWP to revoke driving licences from benefit claimants owing over £1,000 from October

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HMRC issues £200 tax charge warning to households with a pay rise

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Inheritance warning as 50% of over 55s make mistake by 'putting off' key document

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Top paying Cash ISA gives savers bumper 4.51% with £182 bonus -- Savvy savers can get big returns on their savings with a top paying Cash ISA account.

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Building society launches 6% interest savings account and earns 'excellent' rating -- The account is designed to help people build a regular savings habit while also supporting...

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Pensioners given £10,000 HMRC warning as errors mean repayments -- New figures show extent of overcharging on withdrawals, with £4,000 on average handed back

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Little known NHS letter could save you over £100 on prescriptions

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Universal Credit claimants urged to check if they're entitled to extra £217 payment

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Households urged to claim £2,000 support from HMRC -- Many UK households are unaware that the HMRC scheme even exists.

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Tom Kerridge warns 'hospitality will die' without 1 change

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Banks boost perks to £220 for one group in new battle to win customers

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Money Saving Expert shares easyJet 'loophole' to bring extra bag on airplane 'for free'

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State pension age rising in August for people born in these years

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HMRC says families 'can save almost £100 a month' by doing one thing -- HMRC is encouraging anyone who thinks they may qualify to check their eligibility

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Brits issued £60,000 HMRC warning – 'easy to get dragged in without noticing' -- An expert warned that the benefit can be reduced or lost entirely if your adjusted net income...

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British Gas, Octopus, EDF and OVO customers issued August bill warning -- Customers of the major energy suppliers face a looming deadline.

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Rarest 50p coin with 200,000 in public hands is worth loads – not Kew Gardens

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Brits issued £24k warning over popular retirement plan

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Some state pensioners to receive £965 payment in bank accounts on August 28 - That £965 arriving in bank accounts 3 days early due to the August Bank Holiday sounds like...

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State pensioners can avoid tax on pension and gain £727 under Andy Burnham

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

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Andy Burnham set to give state pensioners £540 boost

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State pensioners hit with 1p rule for Winter Fuel Payment

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State pension age to rise in 2026 for people born in these years

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Dog owners hit with hidden £145.90 fee each year

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Older state pensioners given £110.75 per week boost from DWP -- Eligible older pensioners can boost their income with a single claim.

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Iconic British bikemaker on the verge of collapse – 139 years in business -- Bosses described the news as a "deeply sad and frustrating situation" for everyone.

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John Healey just did a Rachel Reeves AGAIN - he's already costing us billions -- Britain is being sucked into a financial vortex. Chancellor John Healey needs to wake up.

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Railway workers set to strike in dispute over safety

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I'm a money expert - these summer money swaps are worth up to £2,000

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50p coin featuring Queen Elizabeth on eBay for £1,000 as expert issues important advice -- The 50p coin features a portrait of the late Queen Elizabeth and has been listed on eBay for...

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NatWest offers competitive 5.25% interest savings account

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HMRC update over letters going out to DWP claimants

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People aged 66 and over could claim £458 per month from DWP for 56 health conditions

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Retirees get unexpected £100 pension income boost – but experts warn 'be cautious'

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Content creators 'can get a mortgage' like anyone self-employed -- A broker said many people in the industry think they can't apply

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House prices stall as mortgage rate hikes hit UK property market and growth flatlines -- The average UK house price was flat in July 2026 at £299,253, as mortgage rates edged higher,...

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UK budget airline agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firm -- The low-cost airline announced it had accepted the offer after an intense bidding war.

5 days ago

Pension savers issued urgent warning as 'sophisticated' scam costs victims £47,000

5 days ago

Andy Burnham to introduce 18 hi-tech car changes which could send prices soaring

5 days ago

Ed Miliband just went to war - and for once he's on our side! Shocking news. Ed Miliband is acting tough. And standing up for Britain.

5 days ago

More than 800,000 Brits issued new HMRC tax warning – deadline is today

5 days ago

'I'm a foreign exchange expert and the Pound has never bought more in popular destination'

5 days ago

'I'm a money expert and ISA decision could cost you £100,000'

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Steakhouse chain to close all 20 UK restaurants – on September 3

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Update for millions of Brits waiting for Mastercard payouts - £100 million distributed

5 days ago

Everyone in UK urged to do key check or risk less cash in your bank

5 days ago

Santander launches bumper 4.7% Cash ISA with £400 bonus -- The bank says the ISAs "offer customers guaranteed and competitive longer-term rates".

5 days ago

Andy Burnham sent warning over new tax as PM is told 'you can't afford everything' -- The senior figure has warned the government that "money votes with its feet"

5 days ago

UK pensioners get 'unexpected' £100 extra income -- Experts have urged caution, however

6 days ago

UK drivers 'face new pay per mile charges' from September

5 days ago

DWP 4 benefits confirms £150 Warm Home Discount after Andy Burnham bill change

5 days ago

HMRC confirms £473 payments to 700,000 as letters sent -- BBC expert confirms 'letters are genuine' and urged people to take advantage

6 days ago

£106 boost as UK pension savers prepare for major tax change

6 days ago

Aldi confirms 'smart' milk bottle change

6 days ago

John Healey just crossed a massive red line – even Rachel Reeves didn't go this far

6 days ago

Budget airline announces huge losses as CEO issues update - 'extremely volatile'

6 days ago

Parents 'unaware' they face new school uniform rule in force from September -- Nearly half of mums and dads are unaware of a new regulation - which also tells headteachers how...

6 days ago

UK supermarket is costing you £70 more than the cheapest - not Lidl, Asda or Tesco -- One UK supermarket was a whopping £70 more than the cheapest as the rankings for the month are...

6 days ago

Barclays warning over customer account change ahead of August deadline -- You can only get the funds for switching to a new sole Barclays Bank Acount

6 days ago

Clueless couples risk walking into legal trap - make same mistake 'over and over' again

6 days ago

Pension savers hit with unexpected tax charge on retirement savings - 22% surge - A financial expert said the increase was "quite striking".

6 days ago

John Healey is lining up his first Budget - and this is the biggest threat you face

6 days ago

Nationwide and Halifax changes as customers face 'uncertainty'

6 days ago

'I drove the best-selling electric car in the UK and it was better than a Rolls Royce'

6 days ago

Martin Lewis urges drivers to check for two-digit code on driving licence

6 days ago

Nationwide current account offers generous £100 cash and £120 voucher perk

6 days ago

Martin Lewis announces break as he issues warning

7 days ago