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• Boys get more pocket money than girls, Halifax survey finds

  03-06-2016 11:37
  
  Pocket money pay at nine-year high, but gender pay gap among children is growing with boys 12% better off than girls compared to 2% in 2015The gender pay gap is growing when it comes to how much pocket money children get, with boys 12% better off than girls, it was claimed on Friday.While boys are handed an average of £6.93 a week by generous payments, girls get £6.16, according to Halifax’s latest pocket money survey. In 2015 the gap was just 2%.Continue reading...
  
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• Andy Burnham is out of his mind - new pledge would QUADRUPLE inheritance tax

  03-06-2026 19:00 via express.co.uk
  Andy Burnham presents himself as a new broom, ready to sweep useless Keir Starmer away.
  
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• HSBC warning over 'additional checks' for account holders

  03-06-2026 18:10 via express.co.uk
  Some key changes to savings rules are coming in soon
  
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• Huge pensions warning to anyone with less than £845k in pot

  03-06-2026 17:09 via express.co.uk
  Everyone talks about retirement like it is a finish line, but there is a quiet cliff edge waiting when the payslip ends and your plans suddenly feel too big.
  
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• British Gas is giving away a decade's-worth of free energy to one lucky customer this June

  03-06-2026 16:58 via express.co.uk
  British Gas members can enter the 'Win Your Bill' prize draw this June for a chance to get free energy worth £16,410
  
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• Lloyds Bank down: Thousands report issues as customers 'can't access app'

  03-06-2026 16:54 via express.co.uk
  Lloyds customers are experiencing issues accessing their online accounts - as are Halifax and Royal Bank of Scotland's users.
  
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• HMRC confirms 14p charges for petrol drivers from June 1

  03-06-2026 15:08 via express.co.uk
  A new rule has slipped in for petrol drivers but it lands like a personal bill when you realise who it hits.
  
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• Lloyds Bank issues '£700' warning for branch customers

  03-06-2026 14:57 via express.co.uk
  The rules can vary depending on which Lloyds branch you are using
  
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• Financial adviser identifies the exact time to book 2026 holiday for cheaper price

  03-06-2026 14:28 via express.co.uk
  A financial adviser has revealed when you should book your next holiday, claiming there's an exact minute that prices on average are cheaper.
  
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• Nationwide issues statement over customer 'rewards' scheme

  03-06-2026 13:32 via express.co.uk
  The group is currently offering bonus payments to some customers
  
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• Drivers issued £425 MOT bill warning if car built in these years

  03-06-2026 13:17 via express.co.uk
  Drivers with cars built between these years are being hit with staggering repair costs after an MOT test.
  
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• What Nationwide members need to know as £631 payouts up for grabs

  03-06-2026 12:37 via express.co.uk
  Nationwide has an exclusive deal for its members
  
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• State pension age rise underway in June for people born in these years

  03-06-2026 12:22 via express.co.uk
  The rise is underway, going from 66 to 67 from April.
  
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• EDF, Scottish Power and UW offer up to £100 gift cards to customers in 21 professions

  03-06-2026 11:26 via express.co.uk
  The gift cards available depend on the supplier.
  
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• Pension pot required for ‘comfortable’ retirement reaches £691,000

  03-06-2026 10:58 via express.co.uk
  A 'moderate' or 'comfortable' retirement now requires 'significant' pension savings, analysis suggests
  
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• Beloved UK seaside town gin shop to close at end of June – ‘heartbreaking'

  03-06-2026 10:23 via express.co.uk
  The family-run business, which opened in 2019, confirmed its imminent closure on social media
  
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• UK classic car company collapses into liquidation – in business since 1999

  03-06-2026 10:19 via express.co.uk
  Another UK-based classic car firm has dropped into liquidation after being in business for 27 years.
  
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• 'Rachel Reeves just stripped our pensions to the bone - her MPs want her to seek more'

  03-06-2026 09:50 via express.co.uk
  Chancellor Rachel Reeves treats our pension savings as if they're her personal cash hoard.
  
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• Martin Lewis gives chilling warning to anyone living together unmarried

  03-06-2026 09:31 via express.co.uk
  The personal finance expert has issued a stark alert about massive tax benefits they could be missing
  
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• XRP/USD Holds Near $1.30 as Volatility Builds and Traders Turn to AI Bots Like AIX Alpha

  01-06-2026 21:00 via globenewswire.com
  As XRP sentiment falls to multi-year lows, more traders are exploring AI-powered tools that can help monitor markets, react to sudden price swings, and capitalize on opportunities around the clock.LOS ANGELES, CA, June01, 2026(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For many XRP traders, one challenge is becoming increasingly clear: market sentiment surrounding XRP has turned sharply bearish.As June 2026 began, XRP/USD fell to around $1.28 as bearish sentiment surrounding XRP dropped to multi-year lows.According to
  
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• XRP Price Swings Extend Into the Week as AIX Alpha Unveils Short-Term Quantitative Strategy Pilot

  22-05-2026 21:00 via globenewswire.com
  
  Renewed ETF speculation, shifting institutional sentiment, and broader market uncertainty have kept XRP volatile this week, driving more traders toward real-time monitoring tools.LONDON, United Kingdom, May22, 2026(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XRP extended its sharp price swings this week as volatility across crypto markets carried into another active week of trading. Traders are watching whether the token can stabilize near key resistance levels as sentiment shifts around institutional participation and
  
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• 'Naive' Rachel Reeves slammed over Britain's most hated tax as Labour hits families hard

  22-05-2026 07:00 via express.co.uk
  Strangled by red tape and rising costs, and facing a battle for survival, farmers are increasingly having to diversify.
  
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• Energy bills £300 alert for anyone who pays in this way as it's 'worth challenging'

  22-05-2026 07:00 via express.co.uk
  You could be owed an amount back from your supplier
  
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• UK's 139-year-old handmade brick factory to close as Labour pledge crumbles

  22-05-2026 05:25 via express.co.uk
  A British brick factory making handmade red bricks since 1887 is closing with 28 job losses as housebuilding slumps to a 12-year low under Labour.
  
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• Nationwide issues update over changes to customer accounts

  22-05-2026 05:00 via express.co.uk
  The building society has just announced some bonus cash payments for customers
  
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• Tesco announces £5.50 'major upgrade' for Clubcard holders

  22-05-2026 04:56 via express.co.uk
  The supermarket is adding new items to its famous meal deal range
  
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• NS&I update as bereaved families face year-long wait for £367m payouts

  22-05-2026 03:14 via express.co.uk
  The issue centres on failures in the bereavement tracing process
  
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• DWP to send £345 payments to UK bank accounts on Friday

  21-05-2026 22:51 via express.co.uk
  Up to 1.4 million people could receive the money at the end of this week.
  
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• XRP Price Faces Renewed Volatility as AIX Alpha Introduces Ripple-Based Quant System

  21-05-2026 21:00 via globenewswire.com
  
  Market speculation surrounding ETF activity and Goldman Sachs has fueled another round of volatility in XRP, with traders increasingly turning to real-time market-monitoring tools as price swings accelerate.LONDON, United Kingdom, May21, 2026(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XRP markets turned volatile again this week after renewed selling pressure emerged near key resistance levels, triggering another wave of uncertainty across crypto trading markets. Traders are watching whether the token can stabilize as s
  
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• HMRC issues warning to 3 groups - new rule to be introduced next April

  21-05-2026 19:09 via express.co.uk
  HMRC is urging people to keep up to date with the latest information, as many more will be impacted.
  
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