Page Updated: Monday, August 03, 2026 8:35 AM ET

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Savings trap could land households nasty HMRC tax bill -- The little-known HMRC rule could catch out thousands of British parents.

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Andy Burnham faces winter of discontent - new crisis will chill him to the bone

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HMRC plans could see tax fines increase by up to 100% Tax experts have criticised the proposals that would mean taxpayers risk paying higher fines for...

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Andy Burnham slammed for 'U-turn' on tax-free allowance as protest surges

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Martin Lewis says 'old paperwork' can boost pension by 20%

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State pensioners over 70 can get £8,430 payments on top of state pension -- State pensioners can get a bumper £8,430 on top of their state pension.

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State pensioners on track for up to £539 extra cash in next triple lock boost

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State pensioners get tax-free Personal Allowance boost to £21,330 with HMRC rule -- State pensioners can increase their tax-free Personal Allowance to a bumper £21,330 with two key...

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DWP hands £965 payments to state pensioners under 77 in August - New state pensioners have been getting more cash each month since April.

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Older state pensioners handed £739 DWP payments in August

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HMRC confirms unexpected £108 payments for households from Tuesday -- A change this month will disrupt payments for some households.

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OPINION - Could Andy Burnham's new 'cross party' plan come for the triple lock?

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Andy Burnham warning issued as UK households face new taxes on 3 things

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Brits rush to withdraw cash before new Burnham law change - Thousands of pension savers are changing their retirement plans ahead of major inheritance tax...

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11 DWP benefits state pensioners can claim on top of tax-free Personal Allowance rule

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Free bus pass change coming in August under Andy Burnham -- EXCLUSIVE: Free travel for older people will be affected by a law change in England.

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HMRC issues warning to check letter - 700,000 impacted last year

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UK households told to unplug fridges in August -- An expert has urged Brits to make sure they keep an eye on their appliances.

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NS&I August draw for Premium Bond 'delayed' as £1m prizes up for grabs

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State pension could be scrapped and replaced with 'lifespan fund', experts say -- The think tank wants the 'new pension' to come into force in 2030.

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Millions of retirees issued new £29,000 savings warning

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Man, 59, saves £36 a month on energy bills after heat pump swap - EXCLUSIVE: Mark Tiller, 59, says he has no regrets after making the switch.

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State pensioners over 65 handed £1,000 boost in July under Andy Burnham

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Lloyds Bank and Natwest to close 4 banks for good in August - full list -- Those that prefer face-to-face banking are continuing to pay the price for the disappearance of...

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Households can claim free cash payments for 9 key reasons under Andy Burnham

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HMRC confirms 14p charges for petrol drivers - started June 1 -- Brits will have seen the changes at the pump.

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Millions warned of new 'stealth tax' as new HMRC rule brings in fines

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Families with kids born between 2002 and 2011 urged to claim free £500 cash handout -- Parents might not even be aware of the handout.

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Martin Lewis issues 'totally bonkers' warning to people with £1,000 savings interest

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UK households urged to claim £150 off bills before August 23 - Millions of households have just days left to make a key bill check in order to get their £150...

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Automatic £150 confirmed for households on 4 DWP benefits from October

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Money Saving Expert tip helps man reclaim whopping £7,603 in council tax -- Hundreds of thousands of homes across England and Scotland are thought to be in the wrong...

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'Outstanding' Santander deal gives customers £250

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Warning thousands paying 'unnecessary' inheritance tax due to life insurance error -- Some 30,400 estates paid inheritance tax in 2023/24

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Pensioners urged to check if they can claim £5,959 allowance – not means-tested

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Santander tells parents they could get £100 paid into accounts -- Santander has sent emails to many customers

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Andy Burnham told raise personal tax allowance to £18,000 - as 4 week deadline hits

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Halifax to close 15 UK branches in September - full list - Some Lloyds and Bank of Scotland branches will also be closing in the coming months. Separately,...

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Unlucky group 'won't get £300 payment in 2026' after cliff edge date confirmed

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Martin Lewis issues 24-hour warning to grab free £225 from UK bank -- The expert has revealed how people can get the money.

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Pensioners with 1 health condition could claim £114 per week tax-free DWP benefit

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Waitrose to make major change in UK stores -- Several supermarkets are also making this change.

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Sainsbury's introduces £1 change to Nectar scheme in 1,300 UK stores

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Santander customers hit with extra costs warning 24 hours after Halifax change -- The bank has announced certain terms are changing.

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Zack Polanski just crashed and burned - and sent a dire warning to Andy Burnham

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Supermarket giant issues shock closing down announcement – full list for 2026 -- The grocery chain has cut dozens of locations over the past year and a half.

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Used car buyers 'get fewer legal protections' using 'private' method

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State pension overhaul could hand Universal Credit boost to millions -- A recent report has called on the Government to act before the end of 2026.

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Popular homeware brand to close 23 UK stores - launches 'everything must go' sale

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Brits urged to learn 3 numbers that could save you from bank account scams -- There are just three numbers everyone in the UK should learn in order to stay protected from...

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Andy Burnham issued warning over state pension tax giveaway

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HMRC to send new tax letters to 1.8 million households – 'do not ignore' -- The letters are official and arrive by post or appear in a customer's personal tax account online.

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Andy Burnham just did something completely mad - now we'll all have to pay

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Millions of savers face shock income tax bill on their interest - how to protect your cash - Growing numbers of Britons will pay tax on their savings this year. The bill could land out of...

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Andy Burnham to hand £4,500 to these households - check if you are eligible

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Older state pensioners set for £413 boost under Andy Burnham -- EXCLUSIVE: Older state pensioners are in line for up to £413 extra per year as things currently...

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HMRC alert as anyone born between 2002 and 2011 could claim £2,200 -- HMRC has issued a reminder to people to check if they have the unclaimed cash sitting in an...

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Pension warning as 'too many give up on decent retirement' -- The findings have prompted the launch of a new campaign

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Parents who had kids in 9 years to 2011 can claim £2,200

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HMRC state pension warning issued to 800,000 Brits

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Martin Lewis issues urgent 'stop' warning as one card switch could save £120

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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'

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The Crusader: Customer welcomes payout after cashing in struggling fund

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'I drove one of UK's best-selling cars that costs £24k – but wouldn't buy it'

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Andy Burnham won't solve social care overnight - here's what YOU must do now

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I cleared £24k worth of debt in 18 months - 1 moment turned my life around

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Households with air fryers face 110-mile charges

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HSBC launches new bank switch deal offering customers up to £790 cashback

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UK Pension update as Burnham appointment urged to 'draw a line'

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HMRC hits state pensioners with £33 a month charges under new rule

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HMRC issues urgent new scam warning - 'reports are increasing'

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Tax-free Personal Allowance increase as HMRC sends out cheques for £1,000

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State pensioners under 77 handed bumper £1,930.40 Monday payments in August -- State pensioners under 77 can get £1,930.40 paid out to them from the DWP in August.

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New State Pension payments to be confirmed under Chancellor John Healey -- The new Chancellor has told the Cabinet to be prepared to make cuts.

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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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UK construction company collapses into administration - in business since 2014

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DWP confirms State Pension payments in August based on two-digit code

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Andy Burnham is on a winning streak - now he's got a secret general election plot

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Morrisons brings in £13.00 rule - started on July 20

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State pensioners lose state pension payments after 28 days

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State pensioners shopping at Iceland handed DWP boost for extra cash -- Supermarket customers aged 66 and over can benefit.

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Older people over 60 can get £3,000 boost in July under Andy Burnham -- State pensioners can get a £3,000 boost to the payments.

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Major update on state pension age increase as MPs demand extra payments for 66-year-olds

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Experts reveal £300 a month tactic to beat a State Pension income

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State pension age rise update as 2 key issues identified

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DWP confirms £86 weekly extra for state pensioners with one condition -- Eligible pensioners can get top up their income if they meet certain requirements.

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Brits over 49 set to lose at least £16,464 in next state pension age rise

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State pensioners and over 65s handed new Cash ISA rules under Andy Burnham

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Woman, 22, ditches minimum wage job to earn '£55k per month' re-selling clothes

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Update on state pension £8 payment change to meet 'minimum standard'

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Every UK worker told to check for code 'worth £689' on payslip -- UK workers are being told they must check - and it's your responsibility if you get stuck with a...

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ISA savers urged to 'review accounts' as balances soar by £38billion -- It comes ahead of major ISA rule changes set to come into effect next April.

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DWP confirms 5 state pensioner groups who won't get Winter Fuel Payment under Burnham

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HMRC warning to state pensioners with £1,000 in savings account

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Laundry expert issues strict washing towels and bras rule this summer

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£355 of freebies and discounts for people on Universal Credit in August

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State Pension age increase for anyone born after August 6, 1960

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Halifax to close 15 bank branches in 10 weeks - full list

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Hundreds of Brits slapped with 'unexpected' £100,000 tax bills on pensions -- Brits who make one pension move face tax bills of close to £100,000, a new analysis has shown.

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DWP confirms £0 BBC TV licence bill for state pensioners over 75 -- Eligible state pensioners can unlock access to significant savings.

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Savers at 1 UK bank have just days left to bag £175 free cash

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HMRC confirms £33 monthly tax deductions for state pensioners in 1 group

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Andy Burnham's state pension nightmare - he's turned triple lock into brutal tax trap

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

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Lloyds to pay £829 compensation to customers -- The bank will be compensating certain customers.

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Pension scandal as 330,000 pensioners pushed into hardship by 1 DWP benefit -- New research has revealed how pensioners could be missing out.

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Universal Credit eligibility change hits households in England from September

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Universal Credit proposals over change to DWP holiday limit rules

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Tax expert's HRMC warning for savers to avoid state pension pitfall

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Savers can get 'best tax breaks' with account you may not even know exists

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State pensioners can get 9 freebies and discounts worth £14,289 in August

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State pension age update as future of retirement by 2030 laid bare

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Ryanair confirms £55 charge for passengers at airports -- Passengers flying with the airline can face an extra fee post-booking.

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HMRC confirms £200 tax charge rule for UK households -- Current HMRC rules means select households face extra tax charges.

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DWP warning to people on 2 benefits going on summer holiday

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DWP claimants could get an extra £114 if they have one of 57 conditions - full list

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Families could be handed tax money back under Andy Burnham rule change

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HMRC sending tax demand letters to state pensioners in August

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NatWest to make major change to cashback perk -- The change comes into effect from October 1.

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Major travel change introduced across England from Saturday -- The change will take place from August 1 and will affect travel in England.

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People urged to leave £1 to relatives in their will thanks to inheritance rule

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Pensioners over 75 can claim free TV licence on 1 condition

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EON hands £600 boost to households with 2 appliances

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HMRC issues urgent 'one week to go' warning

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Brits urged to make 3-minute check to boost pension savings by £9,470

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Brits aged between 55 and 75 urged to check if they can claim £13,620 pension boost

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State pensioners hit with £5,228 loss from August under '5 month rule' -- A law change will affect State Pension payments from the DWP for new pensioners.

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NS&I issues statement from Premium Bonds bank over major change today -- The bank said the rate increases reflect changes in the wider savings market

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Brits urged to make 1 check in August or lose £150 Warm Home Discount

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State pension age rise underway in August for people born in these years

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Andy Burnham is basking in the limelight – while a terrifying global crisis closes in

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Taxpayers could receive fines for "innocent mistakes" under new plans

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Lloyds Bank offers market-leading 8% interest savings account -- The savings account is designed to encourage people to build a regular savings habit.

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Barclays warns Brits of 'harmful' mobile app scam 'stealing bank details' -- The retail banking chain flagged the devious schemes as part of a round-up of scams to look out for.

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Pension savers urged to check if they're owed £4,000 from HMRC

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New alert to 100,000 people in England and Wales as 'affordability drops overnight'

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Gardeners urged to avoid £5,000 fine for mowing lawn at wrong time on Saturday and Sunday

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British Gas confirms 11am rule for customers on Sundays

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Brits should 'prepare for interest rises' as urgent money warning issued

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HMRC checking people's bank statements as 5,000 investigations opened

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State pension age could rise seven years earlier than planned – 'new timeframe' revealed -- The decision to bring the change forward would need to be made by 2027 at the latest.

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Meghan Markle sums up first meeting with Princess Kate in shocking 1-word bombshell -- The pair first met six months after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle began dating.

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Parents to spend nearly £50 per child on ice creams this summer - but that's not all

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Lloyds bank customers hit with new charges warning from Friday

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Market leading savings account offers bumper 5% with £3,000 boost

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Expert 'do not delay' warning as you may 'pay the price'

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Older state pensioners set for boosted £9,855 state pension under Andy Burnham -- Older state pensioners will get a boosted state pension under Andy Burnham.

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UK construction company with 55 staff plunges into administration – in business since 1995 -- A UK construction equipment hire firm with 55 employees has entered administration after more...

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Almost 300,000 switch account and one bank is ahead as it offers deal - new figures

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Live-event -- Bank of England announces key decision on interest rates in blow to mortgage holders

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The simple money move to slash credit card debt by 'hundreds' - millions missing out

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DWP confirms £80 weekly benefit with Blue Badge thrown in

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'I saved £300 on my car insurance with simple Martin Lewis trick'

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Tesco giving away free crisps to 5 million customers on Thursday

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Building society offers competitive 6% interest savings account -- Savers could earn nearly £200 in a year.

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Warning issued to supermarket shoppers buying potatoes or carrots -- Potatoes, carrots and onions could all be hit by the ongoing issues, say experts.

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UK mortgage borrowers told 'lock in as soon as possible'

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Triple lock at risk as Andy Burnham faces difficult choice after spending splurge

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Santander paying £225 to customers who act before Friday

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Morrisons makes major change to deliveries for hundreds of UK stores

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UK households issued four major Andy Burnham tax warnings - 'maxing out the credit card!' -- The Prime Minister

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HMRC ISA warning as savers hit with £800k bill -- Savers have been warned not to fall foul of complex rules.

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Tesco Bank app and website 'not working' due to issues

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Martin Lewis 'definitely not' warning over how to make 'pension decisions'

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Major bank offers customers free £225 if they do one simple thing

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Bank offers 'market-leading' 5% fixed rate bond

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Skipton Building Society hands Brits tip to make extra £800 in one year

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HMRC confirms midnight tax payments for UK households on Friday

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