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• Substantial increase in fines for littering in England from September 1 2026

  17-08-2026 15:04 via express.co.uk
  The Government has confirmed that littering and fly-tipping fines will increase in England from September 1, 2026
  
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• Angela Rayner’s big boast is a complete fantasy - it's about to blow up in Burnham’s face

  18-08-2026 10:51 via express.co.uk
  Angela Rayner and Andy Burnham are treating us like mugs. But they won't fool us for long.
  
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• State pensioners set for £514 triple lock cash boost under Andy Burnham rules

  18-08-2026 10:46 via express.co.uk
  State pensioners are in line for up to £514 extra per year as things currently stand.
  
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• More than 1 million to pay more tax than HMRC expected

  18-08-2026 08:55 via express.co.uk
  By the end of the decade the number of people liable for income tax is set to reach 44.6 million.
  
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• Free bus pass rule to end on August 31 for over 14 million people - update from govt

  18-08-2026 08:04 via express.co.uk
  Government responds to question over extension as scheme sees 200% increase in usage
  
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• I returned to work at 70 - why is my pension allowance capped at £10,000? AJ Bell answers

  18-08-2026 08:00 via express.co.uk
  AJ Bell's Charlene Young answers Express readers' pension questions.
  
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• Monzo explains £1 rule that applies to all account holders

  18-08-2026 06:37 via express.co.uk
  Some major changes are coming in from next year
  
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• Nationwide and Virgin Money customers could find extra £555 a month in benefits

  18-08-2026 01:01 via express.co.uk
  Households could uncover an average of an extra £555 a month in support
  
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• John Healey’s big gamble will end in disaster - and rain hellfire on Andy Burnham

  17-08-2026 18:01 via express.co.uk
  The new Chancellor has a plan - but it's so risky we should all be worried.
  
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• HMRC issues Thursday warning to UK households over £1,406 payments

  17-08-2026 15:35 via express.co.uk
  The tax office will automatically stop payments if a key deadline is missed.
  
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• Major DWP update for anyone claiming State Pension in August

  16-08-2026 12:28 via express.co.uk
  The update also applies to anyone claiming Universal Credit.
  
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• People on 11 DWP benefits wake up to surprise payments in August – full list

  16-08-2026 11:46 via express.co.uk
  The DWP is making early payments which will come as a surprise to many.
  
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• Money Saving Expert issues warning to people aged 66 and over - 'you don't need to pay'

  16-08-2026 11:21 via express.co.uk
  One woman needlessly paid more than £1,000 for a service she could have done for free.
  
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• UK water customers urged to check if they're missing out on £109 bill discount

  16-08-2026 10:21 via express.co.uk
  Nearly two million households were able to claim the support and slash their water bills last year.
  
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• Free bus pass change for state pensioners in September

  16-08-2026 10:10 via express.co.uk
  Many Brits are set to be affected.
  
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• Savings app launches new market-leading account with 5% interest rate

  16-08-2026 10:02 via express.co.uk
  The new easy access savings account is available for a limited time only.
  
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• ISA withdrawal penalties as HMRC pulling in millions from savers

  16-08-2026 09:19 via express.co.uk
  Savers have lost £56million by withdrawing their own money
  
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• Brits can boost savings accounts by £138 with one easy switch

  16-08-2026 09:06 via express.co.uk
  Millions of Brits could be missing out on a vital cash boost.
  
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• Price of wine to shoot up in UK supermarkets for 1 reason

  16-08-2026 08:01 via express.co.uk
  EXCLUSIVE: Industry experts have expressed their concerns about future wine prices.
  
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• One-week deadline warning for Brits claiming £150 energy bill discount

  16-08-2026 07:01 via express.co.uk
  Brits eligible for the savings must make one key check before August 23, 2026.
  
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• How to clean your car during a hosepipe ban

  14-08-2026 15:01 via express.co.uk
  You may want to think about the products you use to wash your car
  
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• Mortgage borrowers handed boost as repossessions fall

  14-08-2026 14:38 via express.co.uk
  The figures will provide some much-needed reassurance to households
  
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• UK households that will benefit from Andy Burnham's £45 October 1 change

  14-08-2026 12:47 via express.co.uk
  It could save the average home about £45 a year, but it depends on usage, and it won't apply to gas.
  
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• State pensioners with 2-digit code getting early £965 Friday payments in August

  14-08-2026 12:14 via express.co.uk
  State Pension payments will be disrupted for some pensioners this month.
  
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• UK homes take 30 days to sell on average, with Glasgow fastest

  14-08-2026 11:50 via express.co.uk
  Glasgow, Worcester and Belfast are the cities where houses sell the fastest - with some selling in less than two weeks.
  
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• UK households can get £1,245 free cash under Andy Burnham

  14-08-2026 11:47 via express.co.uk
  UK households can get as much as £1,245 and a free toothbrush.
  
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• People with more than £12,500 savings given urgent HMRC alert

  14-08-2026 11:23 via express.co.uk
  New analysis shows 5.3 million now earn enough in interest to be hit by tax
  
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• DWP confirms millions of UK households handed early payments in August

  14-08-2026 10:52 via express.co.uk
  The DWP has confirmed millions of UK households will be handed early payments.
  
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• UK high street restaurant chain with 26 branches opens new venue in popular town

  14-08-2026 10:34 via express.co.uk
  A popular chain of restaurants has unveiled its new site that is opening in a matter of days, continuing its expansion in the UK market.
  
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• Nationwide direct debit alert issued to all customers

  14-08-2026 10:30 via express.co.uk
  Emails are sparking a direct debit scare, which is exactly the kind of pressure that makes people click - but they should avoid doing so in this case
  
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