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• Bitcoin mining consumes more electricity a year than Ireland

  27-11-2017 11:39
  Network’s estimated power use also exceeds that of 19 other European countries, consuming more than five times output of continent’s largest windfarmBitcoin’s “mining” network uses more electricity in a year than the whole of Ireland, according to statistics released as the currency broke $9,000 for the first time.According to Digiconomist the estimated power use of the bitcoin network, which is responsible for verifying transactions made with the cryptocurrency, is
  
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• Bump tax-free Personal Allowance to £13,570 with HMRC 'side rule'

  21-06-2026 17:46 via express.co.uk
  EXCLUSIVE: Tax experts have revealed a tax quirk can add another £1,000 to your tax-free Personal Allowance in any given tax year.
  
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• British households to receive one-off £516.50 payment – date confirmed

  21-06-2026 17:31 via express.co.uk
  The payment has been pushed forward to July for the past couple of years to support families facing cost-of-living pressures "as soon as possible".
  
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• Experts reveal inheritance tax loophole ahead of upcoming pension change

  21-06-2026 15:35 via express.co.uk
  Experts believe a financial product could become popular again when the pensions exemption for inheritance tax ends in 2027.
  
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• NatWest confirms £50m change to banks - 'no more closures until 2029'

  21-06-2026 15:06 via express.co.uk
  The banking group is committed to supporting in-person banking services.
  
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• ‘Rare’ HSBC offer could see customers getting £220 ‘free’

  21-06-2026 14:13 via express.co.uk
  The rare promotion started earlier this month, but MSE experts warned ‘don't let it buy your loyalty'
  
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• 'Making one change saved me £2k a year on my energy bill'

  21-06-2026 12:01 via express.co.uk
  EXCLUSIVE: A 36-year-old train driver is saving much-needed cash after making a simple move.
  
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• ‘Ghost patients’ costing NHS millions as BMA warns genuine patients at risk

  21-06-2026 11:19 via express.co.uk
  Practices are sending out letters
  
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• Andy Burnham isn't even PM yet, and he already has a massive Ed Miliband problem

  21-06-2026 09:00 via express.co.uk
  How do you solve a problem like Ed Miliband?
  
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• Halifax issues 'all branches' update ahead of June to November changes

  21-06-2026 08:18 via express.co.uk
  The bank spoke out after a person asked Halifax to clarify its plans
  
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• Pension tax shift means UK savers must act now to escape six-month crunch

  21-06-2026 05:00 via express.co.uk
  EXCLUSIVE: The six-month deadline for executors is particularly unforgiving - it leaves very little room for families dealing with probate to also navigate the tax implications correctly.
  
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• Martin Lewis MSE shares ‘urgent’ advice for Brits aged 40 to 73 - strict deadline

  19-06-2026 22:53 via express.co.uk
  Martin Lewis' Money Saing Expert team have urged people aged 40 to 73 tp check if they're missing out.
  
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• State pension age increase update - set to rise to 68

  19-06-2026 16:46 via express.co.uk
  An ongoing review of the state pension age will see a further increase, according to DWP head Pat McFadden.
  
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• HMRC says you could save £2,000 on bills - 'sign up today'

  19-06-2026 15:57 via express.co.uk
  HMRC is encouraging families to sign up
  
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• HMRC confirms tax cut on summer holiday trips from June 25

  19-06-2026 15:48 via express.co.uk
  The change will take effect next week and continue throughout the summer.
  
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• Households urged to make online check to now stop overpaying council tax

  19-06-2026 15:34 via express.co.uk
  Council Tax bands are based on property values and therefore experts from Which? recommend you review how much you are paying as it may be too much.
  
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• Asda suffers £1bn loss after losing customers to supermarket rival

  19-06-2026 15:18 via express.co.uk
  The supermarket giant faces a major challenge as it battles to win back shoppers.
  
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• Martin Lewis confirms free £220 account switch cash from 7 banks

  19-06-2026 14:46 via express.co.uk
  Customers are being offered free cash for switching banks.
  
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• Martin Lewis warns pensioners of tax rule that 'people don't know about'

  19-06-2026 14:27 via express.co.uk
  You could earn an extra amount with no tax to pay
  
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• Lidl to open new supermarket in UK town - store number 9 in county

  19-06-2026 13:44 via express.co.uk
  Lidl said the new store will create dozens of local jobs.
  
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• HMRC income tax bill soars 50% as frozen thresholds batter Brits

  19-06-2026 13:17 via express.co.uk
  Brits are paying £8bn more in income tax collectively than they were five years ago.
  
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• HMRC to make major change to 94 different benefit payouts starting next year

  18-06-2026 04:38 via express.co.uk
  The HMRC will introduce a phased roll out of mandatory payrolling eventually impacting all benefits
  
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• PIP review major update as DWP minister confirms July date

  18-06-2026 03:00 via express.co.uk
  The Government previously set out plans to restrict the eligibility rules for PIP
  
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• BBC expert says posties have given reason why letters to 74 codes delayed - list

  17-06-2026 20:26 via express.co.uk
  A TV expert on BBC Morning Live has explained the real reason post isn't arriving on time, with understaffing and parcel prioritisation cited as key causes
  
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• Martin Lewis gives alert over NS&I Premium Bonds and savings adding 'what you can do'

  17-06-2026 20:01 via express.co.uk
  Billions of pounds are sitting in forgotten UK bank accounts - but it's easy to check
  
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• People with side hustles issued £154,000 pension alert

  17-06-2026 17:43 via express.co.uk
  A finance expert has expressed concern about side hustlers believing a workplace pension is enough.
  
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• Rachel Reeves throws a punch at Andy Burnham - and hits him bang on the nose

  17-06-2026 17:31 via express.co.uk
  The chancellor's days may be numbered, but she isn't going down without a fight.
  
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• Important new UK savings scheme introduced for 400,000 people

  17-06-2026 17:31 via express.co.uk
  A major new initiative has launched across the UK, with employers signing up to help around 400,000 workers
  
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• State pension ‘stealth tax’ warning as Rachel Reeves told ‘don’t act surprised’

  17-06-2026 16:46 via express.co.uk
  The government has been accused of imposing a 'stealth tax' by freezing tax thresholds
  
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• Bank of England June 18 interest rates outcome forecast in new expert update

  17-06-2026 16:17 via express.co.uk
  The Bank of England will meet on Thursday, June 18 to make a decision on interest rates for the UK - hours before a by-election could see Andy Burnham become MP
  
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