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• Martin Lewis issues warning as millions have just days left to claim £400 energy support

  20-06-2023 23:59 via express.co.uk
  
  Martin Lewis has issued an urgent warning to those using a non-smart prepayment meter as they have days left to claim help worth £400.
  
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• £39m payout boost for Premium Bonds as NS&I's prize fund rate jumps to highest in 15 years

  20-06-2023 23:57 via express.co.uk
  
  The state-owned savings bank said the tax-free prize fund for next month's draw will increase from 3.3 percent to 3.7 percent.
  
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• Martin Lewis explains 'first thing' homeowners can do to prepare for a rise in mortgage

  20-06-2023 23:11 via express.co.uk
  
  Martin Lewis shared some steps that homeowners can take if they are struggling to pay their mortgage payments.
  
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• POLL: Should the state pension be increased in line with the National Living Wage?

  20-06-2023 21:00 via express.co.uk
  
  A petition is calling for the Government to increase the state pension to be "equitable" to the National Living Wage to ensure older Britons are able to fund their retirement.
  
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• Cost of living payment date alert as DWP issues update for benefit claimants

  20-06-2023 20:08 via express.co.uk
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions has shared details on how the qualifying period for the £301 cost of living payment was selected.
  
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• Schools in England warn pupil safety at risk as repair funds dwindle

  20-06-2023 20:00
  Education leaders say buildings ‘not fit for purpose’ as maintenance investment falls
  
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• Rolls-Royce boss hails recovery in long-haul jet demand

  20-06-2023 19:10
  China’s recovery ‘stronger than we expected’, says chief Tufan Erginbilgic at Paris Air Show
  
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• 'Can't believe this happened' Couple 'in shock' after losing £117,000 in deposit scam

  20-06-2023 19:07 via express.co.uk
  
  Nicola and Adam Hunt had been saving for a home of their own for more than 10 years when scammers stole £20,000 right from their bank account.
  
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• Dragons' Den pitcher turned down 'biggest cash offer ever' but now has shops across UK

  20-06-2023 18:49 via express.co.uk
  
  Ben Fry and Phil Pinder entered the Den in March this year seeking £200,000 for five percent equity in their business.
  
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• Osborne insists austerity prepared UK well for pandemic

  20-06-2023 18:17
  Former chief medical officer blames disinvestment for the lack of resilience in public health when Covid struck
  
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• Labour party outlines vision for UK foreign policy overhaul

  20-06-2023 17:58
  Shadow minister David Lammy announces measures aimed at protecting supply chains and improving EU relations
  
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• Osborne insists austerity prepared UK well for the pandemic

  20-06-2023 16:49
  Former chancellor rejects claims health and social care capacity were severely weakened by time Covid-19 struck
  
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• Jeremy Hunt calls in banks for talks over spiralling UK mortgage costs

  20-06-2023 15:51
  Chancellor wants to know what more lenders can do to help households struggling with payments
  
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• Hunt calls in banks for talks over spiralling UK mortgage costs

  20-06-2023 15:51
  Chancellor wants lenders to help struggling households more and rules out fiscal support
  
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• Charities slam 'intolerable drip-drip-drip attacks' on pension triple lock

  20-06-2023 15:24 via express.co.uk
  
  Lord William Hague calls pension triple lock "unsustainable" which outrages charities for older people such as Silver Voices and Age UK.
  
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• Woman vows to check tax code every month after paying £400 too much to HMRC

  20-06-2023 14:50 via express.co.uk
  
  Individuals are responsible for checking their tax code and ensuring it is correct and a person can overpay by thousands of pounds if they are put on the wrong tax code.
  
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• How the bond market is driving up UK mortgage rates

  20-06-2023 14:50
  Surge in borrowing costs reflects shift in gilts and interest rate swaps
  
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• Mortgage rates calculated: How much Bank of England interest rate hike could cost you

  20-06-2023 13:43 via express.co.uk
  
  More than 1.4 million households will feel a shock when their fixed rate deal comes to an end this year - 57 percent of which were fixed at rates below two percent.
  
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• Labour party set to outline vision for UK foreign policy overhaul

  20-06-2023 13:24
  Shadow minister David Lammy to announce measures aimed at protecting supply chains and improving EU relations
  
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• Over 1.5 million over 65s still in work - are you missing out on extra support?

  20-06-2023 12:39 via express.co.uk
  
  A record number of Britons aged 65 and over have continued working as the rising cost of living continues to squeeze people's budgets.
  
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• Britons warned of inheritance tax mistakes that could cause 'nasty financial shock’

  20-06-2023 12:15 via express.co.uk
  
  Cohabitating Britons are being urged to be proactive with inheritance tax planning.
  
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• Labour party pledges to overhaul UK foreign policy if it wins election

  20-06-2023 12:07
  Shadow minister David Lammy to announce measures to protect supply chains and improve relations with EU
  
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• UK grocery inflation eases for third month, Kantar data shows

  20-06-2023 11:34
  Pace of supermarket price increases slowed slightly to 16.2%, suggesting rate may have peaked
  
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• UK grocery inflation eases for the third month, Kantar data shows

  20-06-2023 11:34
  Pace of supermarket sales eased to 16.2%, suggesting the rate may have peaked
  
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• Now savers can get 5.7%! New savings account is best in 15 years with 6% rates in sight

  20-06-2023 08:16 via express.co.uk
  
  Interest rates on best buy savings accounts are climbing by the day as banks compete like crazy ahead of Thursday's anticipated Bank of England base rate hike.
  
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• Politicians must send the right signals on ‘green’ jobs

  20-06-2023 06:00
  Without clear incentives from government, demand for employment in the decarbonisation effort will continue to lag behind
  
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• Can I give my girlfriend income from my rental property?

  20-06-2023 06:00
  She earns much less than I do and I would like to help her to top up her pension savings
  
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• Will a Bank of England rate rise be enough to calm UK markets?

  20-06-2023 05:00
  Traders and economists hoping for clues to how the central bank will tackle persistent inflation and spiralling mortgage rates
  
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• First-time buyers struggle as mortgage products cut by 40%

  20-06-2023 05:00
  Rising interest rates prompt lenders to clamp down on borrowers with small deposits
  
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