Finance news

• The case for a sterling squeeze

  12-10-2023 06:00
  ‘Is the pound the UK’s economic release valve?’ and several other questions, somewhat answered
  
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• Are you ready for UK income tax to go digital?

  14-02-2026 06:00
  Higher earning landlords and sole traders will be affected from April — but many still have no idea the changes are coming
  
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• HMRC alert as one million Brits could be missing out on tax refunds

  14-02-2026 03:59 via express.co.uk
  Here's what you need to know about claiming overpaid tax back.
  
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• Nationwide customers issued July date over major changes

  14-02-2026 03:30 via express.co.uk
  Some key changes are set to be put in place
  
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• 1.2m UK drivers 'driving illegally' - risking £1,000 fine and licence points

  14-02-2026 02:53 via express.co.uk
  New Halfords research shows some alarming stuff
  
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• Building Society launches competitive ISA with 4.15% interest

  13-02-2026 23:04 via express.co.uk
  With this account, you can get a competitive rate of return without locking your money away for years.
  
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• DWP warning as letters sent to Brits on benefits - 28 days to respond

  13-02-2026 18:48 via express.co.uk
  DWP bank account checks are back in the spotlight after a glaring and stark Public Affairs Committee, or PAC, report.
  
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• BoE chief economist urges ‘caution’ before further rate cuts

  13-02-2026 18:00
  Huw Pill pushes back against calls for reductions from more dovish voices on MPC
  
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• Pensioners warned 'loyalty doesn't pay' as they're urged to make £250 decision

  13-02-2026 17:26 via express.co.uk
  A money expert has warned that pensioners and the elderly should not be blinded by loyalty if they find online banking difficult.
  
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• First Direct handing customers free £175 plus bonus £50 on top

  13-02-2026 17:19 via express.co.uk
  New customers are being offered a generous welcome bonus.
  
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• NatWest gives up to £175 cash to more than 8,000 customers

  13-02-2026 17:10 via express.co.uk
  NatWest has paid out thousands in cash to customers with its deals and another £175 is on the table right now.
  
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• Morrisons makes checkout change on Fridays for shoppers with these jobs

  13-02-2026 17:04 via express.co.uk
  The supermarket is making a change in stores for certain shoppers this month.
  
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• Britain in stand-off with France over funding for cross-Channel cables

  13-02-2026 13:00
  Ofgem says French argument that British consumers should bear more of the costs is ‘unacceptable’
  
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• Lloyds, NatWest and Halifax set to close more branches in 2026 — full list of locations

  13-02-2026 05:01 via express.co.uk
  UK banks are closing more locations for good as customers move to digital banking.
  
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• HMRC warning as millions in UK may face 'penalties'

  13-02-2026 02:02 via express.co.uk
  HMRC issued a fresh alert on social media
  
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• 'Pensioners sleeping in coats' warning as fears grow over state pension triple lock

  12-02-2026 20:00 via express.co.uk
  With the triple lock under threat again, three experts give their views on whether it should remain and, if not, how it should be replaced.
  
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• Martin Lewis shares vital spending rule for retirees to have 'better life'

  12-02-2026 19:49 via express.co.uk
  The personal finance guru says "spending wisely" is the only way to ensure pension pots cause "utility and happiness" in retirement.
  
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• NHS staff in England to receive 3.3% pay rise

  12-02-2026 19:44
  Move will add to cost pressures and limit scope for government to end long-running strikes by resident doctors
  
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• Scotch whisky exports to the US drop 15% after Trump’s tariffs

  12-02-2026 17:24
  Industry body urges UK government to ‘vigorously’ pursue deals with other countries
  
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• Bank increases interest on savings account to 4.2% and earns ‘excellent’ rating

  12-02-2026 17:15 via express.co.uk
  Savers with £5,000 in the bank may be able to earn £210 on their savings.
  
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• State Pension £439 boost confirmed for 2026 in triple lock update

  12-02-2026 17:04 via express.co.uk
  A 4.8% increase from April will give pensioners an extra boost of cash in 2026.
  
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• Households issued 2 week warning to claim £150 off energy bills

  12-02-2026 15:15 via express.co.uk
  Eligible households don't have long left to claim the support.
  
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• Two major UK banks offering £175 to switch now - what you need to know

  12-02-2026 14:22 via express.co.uk
  Here's how to qualify for the free money.
  
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• Under-fire Rachel Reeves makes new announcement 'as payments to be reduced'

  12-02-2026 14:17 via express.co.uk
  The Chancellor has responded after Labour deputy leader Lucy Powell called the system 'unfair'
  
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• Building society launches 'inflation-busting' savings account with 4.05% interest

  12-02-2026 13:41 via express.co.uk
  The account allows savers to withdraw their money on any four days in a year.
  
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• Sir Jim Ratcliffe says he is ‘sorry’ for offending ‘some people’ with immigration remarks

  12-02-2026 13:12
  Ineos founder has come under pressure to apologise for claim the UK was being ‘colonised’
  
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• Weak UK growth supports Bank of England’s dovish February tilt

  12-02-2026 09:18
  UK’s largest services sector recorded zero growth in the final three months of 2025
  
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• UK trade deficit for goods hits record high in 2025

  12-02-2026 08:52
  Official figures show Britain also recorded historic services surplus
  
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• UK economy grows just 0.1% in final quarter of 2025

  12-02-2026 08:25
  Figure undershoots expectations and caps year of lacklustre growth marked by trade shocks
  
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• Join the military, jobcentres to advise unemployed young Britons

  12-02-2026 01:03
  Agreement with Ministry of Defence intended to steer ‘tens of thousands’ into roles ranging from logistics to healthcare
  
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