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Older state pensioners handed bumper £1,479.20 Friday payments in May -- Some older state pensioners will get a bumper £1,479.20 paid out to them from the DWP in May.

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DWP PIP reassessment latest and what could prompt a review -- The DWP can carry out a PIP review at any time, but there are certain triggers that can prompt...

44 minutes ago

'Tactical' mortgage move to 'cheaper products' saving borrowers cash -- Bank of England data shows mortgage approvals increased in March 2025 while remortgage volumes...

1 hour ago

Halifax explains rule that applies to anyone with a current account -- You may be required to provide some extra information to Halifax

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Sinister reason unexpected parcels may appear suddenly at your door

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Plans laid out to scrap state pension triple lock – 'troubling' replacement system

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Nationwide boss shares 'surprise' update for UK households

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A deadly new poison has entered UK politics - it's coming to a council near you this month

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Households may get boost of up to £12,000 if they earn under £36,000

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Santander confirms car finance scandal payouts - who qualifies and when will money be paid

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People with 1 common condition to receive £778 DWP payment in May

5 days ago

NS&I announces Premium Bonds results including £1million winners - The Premium Bonds prize draw takes place at the start of each month

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'Surprising' new Nationwide Friday update

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Santander makes bombshell £3billion announcement affecting millions of Brits

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Major change for Santander and TSB customers confirmed on Friday - as £829 payout coming

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DWP confirms State Pension payment change on Monday

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Martin Lewis urges state pensioners to check payments as 'even more now eligible'

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Stock market crash fears soar as Bank of England boss issues dire warning

7 days ago

Sainsbury's issues grim 'cost of living' statement on how Iran war will 'impact customers'

8 days ago

Huge blow for Reeves as even McDonald's boss complains 'it's hard to do business' in UK

9 days ago

Tax freeze sees 1m extra pensioners hit by income tax - as £20 a month alert issued -- HMRC figures show 8.16 million pensioners paid income tax in 2023-24, over a million more than...

10 hours ago

Nationwide 'check the rules' warning over £100 payments into customer accounts

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State pensioners under 80 on their own get extra £200 from DWP

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Huge boost for savers as NS&I rates soar with one particularly good deal

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

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Pension savers warned 'your tax bill will increase' as 8.2 million dragged into net -- Millions face rising tax bills as frozen thresholds drag millions into paying more, with higher...

18 hours ago

Pension savers issued urgent warning of rise in cruel scam - 'costs victims £47,000' -- Retirement plans feel suddenly fragile as scammers lean on that inheritance tax panic.

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Building society's 'new' savings and ISA range has interest rates up to 4.4% -- Making sure you've got the best account is crucial for looking after your money.

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The Crusader: Customer welcomes payout after cashing in struggling fund

1 month ago

The Crusader: British Gas and Royal Mail team up to resolve billing error

1 month ago

The Crusader: Good call of duty to cut-off widow

2 months ago

DWP confirms major rule change for PIP and Universal Credit from April 30 - A policy tweak arrives and behind it is a promise that could make taking a first step feel less...

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UK school trips boost children's attention by 80% – but 40% miss out due to cost

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HMRC sending early £108.20 payments into bank accounts on Friday, May 1

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Best small 4x4 named and it's not a Land Rover, Toyota or Volvo

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Martin Lewis's Money Saving Expert names 6 cheapest travel insurance policies for over 65s

20 hours ago

Premium Bonds bank NS&I announces changes in its bonds as new rates confirmed

21 hours ago

HMRC issues May £12,570 state pension warning adding 'anything above that is taxed' -- Chancellor Rachel Reeves has frozen the income tax thresholds to 2031, meaning many more...

23 hours ago

Drivers 'scrapping cars' as new £790 road tax hits - campaign key update -- Increases in April 2026 are leading to 'perfectly good' vehicles being taken to be crushed as...

1 day ago

Lloyds Bank 'account limit' update over restrictions that apply to all customers -- A customer was frustrated to be refused a service at a Lloyds branch

1 day ago

People earning more than £50,270 issued £500 warning -- Brits earning over a certain amount have been warned they could owe extra tax after being...

1 day ago

Over-60s told to make one check as state pension could trigger tax payments

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State pensioners get £114.60 per week in May with these conditions

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DWP three day alert for benefit claimants

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Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% in blow for mortgage holders

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UK pet shop to close after 100 years - doors to shut forever at end of May -- The store's owners have thanked customers and staff.

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State pension 'not enough' warning as many don't understand payment rules -- The qualifying rules for the state pension are changing at the moment

21 hours ago

UK pub firm collapses into liquidation - £769k in debt -- EXCLUSIVE: Its boss has insisted that the business's story is one of resilience in a tricky sector.

1 day ago

All we know as Nationwide issues '£300' alert to members

1 day ago

Half of convenience and vape stores in some areas linked to organised crime

1 day ago

Rachel Reeves does it again – she's just dealt a devastating blow to every town and city - Chancellor's days at No 11 look numbered, but there's time to do more damage before she goes.

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Triple Lock State Pension rise narrows gap to frozen tax threshold for pensioners

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July 1 warning to 12 million UK households over energy bills

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Motability Scheme change to 'reflect user's real needs'

1 day ago

The 2028 pension age bombshell set to hit millions - and how to navigate it

1 day ago

The top five pension questions answered - from triple lock to lost pots

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Lloyds Bank to pay 1 group of customers £829 compensation

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New HMRC personal tax allowance update after Reeves decision 'means it'll get worse' -- The threshold hasn't changed since 2021 and isn't set to for another five years

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Bank's 'critical' decision on Thursday 'could reverse cuts in days' -- Experts have warned that a key decision being made on Thursday, April 30, 2026, could see the...

1 day ago

DWP confirms benefit payment change to hit thousands in May -- People relying on DWP payments may need to prepare for changes this month

1 day ago

Energy bill warning issued to 12 million 'sleepwalking' into £202 hike

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May bank holiday opening hours for Tesco, Sainsbury's, M&S, and Asda

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Make fuel go further in car by avoiding common mistake over speed bumps -- As the cost of driving continues to rise, experts have been wading in with tips on how Britons...

1 day ago

State pensioners rush back to physical money as cash transactions surge

1 day ago

Martin Lewis MSE shares 'easy' way to get 'free £50' - but you need to act fast

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TSB, NatWest and Barclays customers told of new change 'from Wednesday'

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DWP hands UK households £29,000 pension boost in law change on Wednesday

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HMRC letters to land on 1.5m doorsteps in May - 'payments will stop' -- HMRC letters are about to arrive on 1.5 million doormats in May.

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New alert as '25,000 homes every day' face £183 charge -- New research has shown what's going on

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HMRC alert to anyone with children born between 2007 and 2010 -- About 1.5 million letters will land on doormats from early May

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Lloyds Bank to pay eligible customers up to £200

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Investors warned of 'dangerous path' as more use AI for financial decisions

2 days ago

NatWest to close 32 banks from May 12 - full list - A charity has warned that closures will affect older people living in rural and semi-rural areas...

1 day ago

Key petrol and diesel update as 'increase cancelled'

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DWP PIP change plan could affect millions over assessments

2 days ago

Keir Starmer's leadership race just turned ugly – and you'll loathe the winner

2 days ago

New Wednesday update for Santander customers with £829 payments coming

2 days ago

Wren Kitchens UK update as 15 stores closed with all jobs lost

2 days ago

Nationwide makes '£300 per day' announcement

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Santander hit with £179m bad news as 44 more banks close -- Santander now expects the economy to eke out growth of 0.5% in 2026 in its base case scenario.

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DWP confirms payment changes for Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefits this week -- Claimants should be aware of potential changes to their benefit payments this week.

2 days ago

Five UK locations where it takes longer to sell a home in 2026 unveiled -- One area stands out as being particularly hard hit by recent mortgage rate increases and...

2 days ago

Drivers issued fresh fuel price warning - diesel hit hardest

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Santander closes 7 banks today - full list

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British households to receive one-off £516.50 payment - date confirmed -- It had previously been paid in the autumn, but has been pushed forward to July for the past...

2 days ago

Nationwide issues update after customer told branch service 'not available'

2 days ago

Petrol and diesel drivers urged to do one thing to save 20p per litre

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Three in 10 Brits admit to sacrificing personal hygiene because of financial struggles

2 days ago

State pension age rise to 68 likely to be fast tracked as 'problem gets worse'

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Asda making big change in 1,124 stores this week - worth up to £97 -- The supermarket has slashed prices on selected products.

2 days ago

'Not a Tesla, BMW or Kia – the best electric car named' -- As fuel prices remain high and more Britons switch to electric cars, Auto Express has named the...

2 days ago

Major £914 update as Cash ISA savers told 'make 1 switch' -- Financial experts have said many Cash ISA savers are losing out on money, as the number of...

2 days ago

Nationwide issues £300 update to millions of members

2 days ago

Full list of 177 health conditions eligible for £114 DWP weekly payment

2 days ago

HMRC issues letters with £2,200 boost for UK households - HMRC is sending a letter worth an average of £2,200 to UK households.

2 days ago

NS&I launches new British Savings Bonds issues with up to 4.5% interest rates

2 days ago

Martin Lewis warning over Lloyds Bank payments as 'they will be monitoring'

2 days ago

Right to Buy major rule update including seven year eligibility shift

3 days ago

HMRC sending May deadline letters for £1,406 benefit or 'payments will stop'

3 days ago

Three supermarket wines under £20 'could be classed as fine' says investor

3 days ago

Santander closing down 7 UK branches on Wednesday – full list

3 days ago

DWP sending unexpected £921 payments to state pensioners on Friday -- Pensioners may get a DWP payment on a different day than normal.

2 days ago

Martin Lewis issues ISA warning to 20 million Brits -- The financial expert has offered advice to savers as the war in the Middle East continues.

3 days ago

New Lloyds update as '80,500 more customers' affected and 'goodwill' payments confirmed -- Customers of Halifax and Bank of Scotland were also affected

3 days ago

Nationwide clarifies rules over refunds being paid into customer accounts

3 days ago

Older state pensioners given £37 extra cash in May after triple lock boost

3 days ago

DWP 2026 state pension payments 'can drop to £69 a week' if criteria not met -- Millions of Brits are getting to grips with new pension rules introduced this month

3 days ago

'Check your payslip is correct' alert after latest minimum wage rise 2026

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Ed Miliband can't be stopped - he's going to become PM and it will be a disaster

3 days ago

State pension payments delayed until May for people born in these years

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Pet shop chain closes all branches with immediate effect citing spiralling costs

3 days ago

UK shop price inflation falls as retailers slash prices in April -- Discount retailers competed harder on price amid weakening consumer confidence, according to the...

3 days ago

Brits could turn £10,000 in savings account into £60,074 with one switch -- EXCLUSIVE: Experts have shared guidance to millions of Brits with idle cash.

2 days ago

Lloyds and Barclays £200 'bonus' update issued -- Here's how to qualify for the 'free cash'

3 days ago

State pensioners get £44.20 extra cash every 4 weeks after April DWP change

3 days ago

PIP 'less income' warning if you don't fill in this DWP form

3 days ago

UK drivers told 'you could get penalised' and fined for driving error - If the case goes to court, drivers could face an unlimited fine and be disqualified from driving

3 days ago

NS&I makes Premium Bonds change with new higher rate

3 days ago

O2 issues new statement to customers - 'costing £145m'

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HMRC confirms new minimum pension age rules - check if you're affected

3 days ago

Thousands of pensioners overcharged £3,160 by HMRC – check if you're owed

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EDF customers can claim free electricity this May

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HMRC statement issued on Monday, April 27 as workers told 'no need to wait'

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HMRC warns state pensioners to check pensions after 'error back to 2006' -- If anybody thinks they are affected, they can always contact the HMRC, a minister said.

3 days ago

Everything you need to know about UK pavement 'rule change' -- A government minister has provided updates on proposals to change pavement regulations

3 days ago

How families can fight back against looming tax hikes -- Millions could quietly end up handing over more of their income

3 days ago

Drivers hit with Octopus Energy hikes prices from May 1

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DWP update as State Pension, PIP and other benefit payment dates confirmed

3 days ago

Tesco to offer new freebie in 2,800 UK stores for 5 weeks -- The freebie forms part of a promotion to help customers eat more healthily.

3 days ago

'I won £1m on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire' — my must-read book for everyone'

3 days ago

Building society launches new ISA with 'market-leading' 4.55% interest rate

3 days ago

Major energy provider offers customers 'free electricity' in May 2026

3 days ago

Santander to pay £829 compensation to customers

3 days ago

Martin Lewis shares free cash trick to get given £1,200 a year -- Money expert Martin Lewis heard from one couple who are making at least £1,200 a year in free cash.

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New renting law starts on Friday May 1 2026 and 'fines begin in June' -- A number of key changes to rental law in England come into force on Friday, May 1, 2026

4 days ago

Martin Lewis says state pensioners can add £360 a year to state pension for life -- Money expert Martin Lewis has revealed a way to add £360 a year to your state pension for the...

4 days ago

Nationwide issues update over changes to security checks for customers

3 days ago

Do we pay too much tax in the UK? Vote now

4 days ago

Keir Starmer makes sneakiest U-turn yet – and it shows just how corrupt our rotten PM is - People used to say PM was a decent man, but he's as dodgy as they come, writes Harvey Jones

3 days ago

Luxury UK holiday company plunges into administration - cancels trips

4 days ago

Finance expert says 'follow April rule' if you've just got a pay increase

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Bank of England set to hold rates this week – but fears grow of hikes later this year

4 days ago

Monday update for drivers sees dates set for £829 payments

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Santander and Natwest to close 55 branches by May 28 starting this week - full list

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Martin Lewis issues 'lose all your money' warning over savings

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Lidl names 876 UK towns where it wants to open new supermarkets - full list -- Lidl has revealed an extensive list of the locations it wants to open new stores in the UK,...

4 days ago

Not a Ford, Kia, or Hyundai - cheapest car to buy in UK announced -- A group of motoring journalists have named the cheapest new car to buy in the UK as the price of...

3 days ago

DWP sending out extra £100 to state pensioners from November -- The payment will be rolled out next winter to help with bills.

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Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, NatWest and Santander customers given new payment warning

4 days ago

UK transport company plunges into administration - lorries delivering goods since 1974

4 days ago

Parcel firm sparks fury by plonking huge locker in cul-de-sac -- Residents on a quiet street have been left angry and frustrated after a huge green parcel locker...

4 days ago

Rachel Reeves to hit pensions with UK's 'most hated tax' – four ways to protect your money

3 days ago

55 NatWest and Santander branches to close by May 28 starting Tuesday - full list of dates

4 days ago

Major rule change for Nationwide, Lloyds NatWest customers 'from Tuesday'

4 days ago

BBC expert explains to anyone with £5,000 in their bank account key warning

4 days ago

Premium Bonds bank NS&I relaunches bonds with new rate confirmed -- NS&I has renewed the product which could be popular for 'savers with big pots'

4 days ago

Tax threshold £12,570 freeze update as £220 alert issued and £18k plan gets backing -- Labour's decision to freeze income tax thresholds is set to wipe out a £117 reduction in...

5 days ago

DWP PIP five 'most common conditions' qualifying for £194 a week help -- Personal Independence Payments are made to help people with disabilities pay for the extra costs...

4 days ago

DWP to give major update in weeks on July 10,000-mile driving limit

4 days ago

Parents told to 'call HMRC' if they meet these criteria

4 days ago

Fury as benefits claimants 'given £155 discounts on beach huts' - 'freebie Britain!' Critics have raised concerns about the scale of concessions, with some saying that "freebie...

4 days ago

Cars including Ford, Vauxhall, Austin 'tax free' from April 2026 after change

4 days ago

Keir Starmer has a cunning plan to save his neck – throw his biggest ally under a bus

5 days ago

HMRC says people earning under £80,000 could be missing out

5 days ago

State pension age rise begins for people born in these years

4 days ago

State pension warning as you could 'miss the window' to claim £6,000 extra

5 days ago

Martin Lewis tells petrol drivers to use credit or debit card to fill up

4 days ago

Older state pensioners on their own given extra £300 by DWP -- Eligible pensioners will be awarded an automatic payment.

5 days ago

Older state pensioners given £36.61 extra every month from April -- State pensioners born in these years get a handy £36.61 extra per month which started in April.

4 days ago

UK households with air fryers face £126 charges - started in April -- Households using an air fryer instead of an oven will pay this going rate for a year of air...

4 days ago

Rachel Reeves just got a £30bn boost - so why are we still paying so much tax?

4 days ago

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

4 days ago

The 3 State Pension changes hitting bank accounts in May -- Pensioners benefit from an income boost thanks to a rise in payment rates.

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Santander closing 26 branches in May - full list

4 days ago

All we know and key dates as Nationwide Fairer Share payments expected

5 days ago

Brits urged to turn 50p pay rise into more than £59,000 at retirement

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UK banks including Lloyds, HSBC and NatWest to introduce major new rule from April 28

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