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• Cash ISA savers with Santander, Barclays, Lloyds, NatWest warned of little-known rule

  28-02-2025 23:02 via express.co.uk
  
  This tax year is the first one when you can open more than one of the same type of ISA.
  
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• What’s at stake in the US-UK trade talks?

  28-02-2025 14:14 via ft.com
  Donald Trump has raised the prospect of a deal that could help Britain avoid tariffs
  
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• What is at stake in the US-UK trade talks?

  28-02-2025 14:14 via ft.com
  
  President Trump has raised the prospect of a deal that could help Britain avoid tariffs
  
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• Last minute trick to legally lower your income tax band before April

  28-02-2025 12:24 via express.co.uk
  
  Income Tax is paid by most of the UK but you could lose money if you end up in a higher income tax band and you could have legally avoided the tax.
  
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• DWP issues new guidance over benefit already claimed by over 1.6 million state pensioners

  28-02-2025 12:22 via express.co.uk
  
  The benefit is currently worth up to £108 per week at its highest rate.
  
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• Venture capital trusts have little reason to celebrate turning 30

  28-02-2025 12:16 via ft.com
  
  Fundraising for the tax-efficient assets is up 10 per cent this year — but they remain a niche choice
  
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• Martin Lewis warning over 'major holes' in ISA savings account

  28-02-2025 12:06 via express.co.uk
  
  The Lifetime ISA allows people aged between 18 and 39 to open one and save for retirement or for a first home
  
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• Martin Lewis’ MSE says new Premium Bonds rate ‘even easier to beat’

  28-02-2025 12:05 via express.co.uk
  
  Premium Bonds holders are facing the second prize rate cut in two months
  
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• Thousands of homebuyers in England urged to complete purchases before April 1

  28-02-2025 12:04 via express.co.uk
  
  A key threshold is due to revert to its previous level from April 1, prompting a last-minute rush to complete property purchases
  
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• Sainsbury’s issues unwelcome message to customers ahead of price change

  28-02-2025 11:53 via express.co.uk
  
  Households across the UK will face more expensive bills from April as the new energy price cap takes effect.
  
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• Thames Water customers shocked by ‘scandalous’ bill increases

  28-02-2025 11:37 via ft.com
  
  Some consumers will pay almost 50% more from April as confusion mounts over price rises
  
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• Martin Lewis warning to anyone on 7 tariffs from British Gas, OVO, EDF, EON and Octopus

  28-02-2025 11:32 via express.co.uk
  
  Money expert Martin Lewis says these 7 tariffs from big brands including British Gas, EDF, OVO, Octopus and E.ON must be ditched now.
  
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• Ominous warning issued to homeowners despite house price rise

  28-02-2025 10:54 via express.co.uk
  
  New policy changes set to come into effect are expected to dampen demand.
  
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• Blow for Rachel Reeves’ ISA plan as savers voice mortgage and pension fears

  28-02-2025 10:51 via express.co.uk
  
  The Chancellor is thought to want to change ISA rules which could affect people's house buying and pension plans
  
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• BoE rate setter warns of higher UK inflation risk driven by wages

  28-02-2025 10:41 via ft.com
  
  Deputy governor Dave Ramsden says interest rate cuts must be gradual
  
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• Bank of England rate setter warns of higher UK inflation risk driven by wages

  28-02-2025 10:41 via ft.com
  
  Deputy governor Dave Ramsden says interest rate cuts must be gradual
  
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• State pensioners urged to get £10,000 boost with 'serps' check

  28-02-2025 10:33 via express.co.uk
  
  Figures have revealed more than half a million people on the old state pension are boosting their payments by at least £5,000.
  
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• Nationwide issues statement as payment delays hit customers on pay day

  28-02-2025 10:33 via express.co.uk
  
  Hundreds customers reported issues with one person left unable to pay their bills
  
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• Lloyds, Halifax and Nationwide customers among thousands locked out of online banking

  28-02-2025 09:43 via express.co.uk
  
  Thousands of banking app users in the UK have reported problems accessing their accounts
  
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• Lloyds and Nationwide customers among thousands locked out of online banking

  28-02-2025 09:43 via express.co.uk
  
  Many customers are reportedly having issues accessing their mobile or online banking.
  
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• UK house prices rise more than expected in February

  28-02-2025 09:34 via ft.com
  
  Average cost of £270,493 is 3.9% higher year on year as buyers try to get ahead of stamp duty changes in April
  
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• Bank of England chief issues fresh inflation 'risk' warning to millions of Brits

  28-02-2025 09:27 via express.co.uk
  
  Increased uncertainty suggests that the Bank is likely to reduce interest rates more gradually, the policymaker cautioned.
  
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• The 5 lenders offering mortgage rates under 4% after Nationwide's cuts

  28-02-2025 09:17 via express.co.uk
  
  Some of the UK's largest mortgage lenders have cut their rates, following a drop in swap rates and the Bank of England base rate.
  
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• GPs to offer online appointments across the day in reform deal

  28-02-2025 09:02 via ft.com
  
  UK health secretary says deal will end ‘8am scramble’ to see a doctor and free up phone lines
  
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• DVLA warning as drivers face new rules in coming days - what you need to know

  28-02-2025 07:36 via express.co.uk
  
  There are a number of new rules that are due to come into effect for motorists and some will start to be enforced in just a few days time
  
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• UK National Wealth Fund boosts support for energy efficiency in social housing

  28-02-2025 06:01 via ft.com
  
  Rebranded UK Infrastructure Bank will guarantee loans from insurer Rothesay
  
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• Sterling outshines rivals on stronger economic data

  28-02-2025 06:00 via ft.com
  
  Pound is on course for best month against dollar since September as Trump trades unwind
  
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• Pensioners warned of 'controversial' tax raid plan that would hit millions

  28-02-2025 06:00 via express.co.uk
  
  The Chancellor may soon be slashing a key tax-free allowance.
  
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• Ex-Foreign Office mandarins warn against cuts to diplomatic corps

  28-02-2025 06:00 via ft.com
  
  Peter Ricketts and Simon Fraser call on Rachel Reeves to protect headcount at overseas missions in spending review
  
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• State Pension loophole as 500,000 older Brits raking in extra £5,000 a year

  28-02-2025 01:01 via express.co.uk
  
  Some pensioners may not be claiming the payments they're owed, experts warn.
  
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• HS2 is case study in ‘how not to run a project’ say MPs

  28-02-2025 01:01 via ft.com
  Public accounts committee casts doubt on ministers’ ability to successfully deliver high speed rail link
  
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