Boris was right over lockdown brake for 4,200 reasons - ANALYSIS

BORIS Johnson was right to gently apply the brakes to the easing of lockdown restrictions.

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State pension age change: When will the UK state pension age next rise? - Expert explains

THE UK state pension is now on its next trajectory to rise to 66 after finally equalising between men and women in 2019 - prompting an expert to reveal to Express.co.uk the reason behind the change.

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Self employed scheme extension: When can I claim second self-employment grant?

SELF-EMPLOYED people have been given some support from the Government during the coronavirus pandemic. And now the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme has been recently extended, when will you be able to claim the second grant?

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How women could be inadvertently damaging their State Pension entitlement

STATE PENSION is often a key source of income for Britons as they enter retirement. But women could be damaging their entitlement in one way.

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Pension: Five key points to consider before heading off into your retirement sunset

PENSION saving is important for people who wish to enjoy a comfortable retirement, but before a person departs the workforce there are some important steps to consider.

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Taxes ‘without a doubt’ will have to go up – Brexit and economic recovery to trigger rise

TAX AFFAIRS are likely to take centre stage in the coming months as the government attempts to repay the coronavirus debt it has built up. The treasury recently launched a "tax after coronavirus" inquiry to look into what could be done.

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Inheritance tax: Residence nil-rate band ‘valuable’ for families seeking to avoid IHT bill

INHERITANCE tax is levied on estates that are being passed on when a person has died so long as the value of the estate is above a certain threshold. Some particularly large estates may be able to qualify for what is known as the residence nil rate band .

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Furlough scheme end: When does furlough pay drop to 60 percent?

FURLOUGH will come to an end in a few months but before it closes the Government's contribution to furlough pay will drop to 60 percent, so when will this be?

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Premium bonds numbers: How to check if you've won £1million

PREMIUM BONDS are one of the most popular ways to save money in the UK and also come with an added bonus of potentially winning big every single month. How do you check if you've won £1million?

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Interest rates: Bank of England base rate choice due next week - a rise may alter pensions

INTEREST rates have been notoriously low for some time now which has an effect on savings products and mortgages. The base rate set by the Bank of England impacts the rates set by regular financial institutions and next week the central bank will announce if they'll make any changes.

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Tax warning: An online sales tax will ‘impact low income households’ – you may carry costs

RISHI SUNAK and the wider treasury department are reportedly considering introducing an online sales tax. There are few details on how it would take shape but the aim of the tax would be to support physical retail stores which have suffered during the pandemic.

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Ireland panic: Business leaders fear talks will end in no deal Brexit

FEARS of a no deal Brexit outcome have been raised again as business leaders in Ireland are concerned on the impact on the Irish economy.

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Mortgage holidays may be extended beyond October according to FCA – details due next month

MORTGAGE holders and consumer credit customers have seen continuous support from the government and financial regulator in recent months. Payment holidays were provided to those who suffered financially from coronavirus and today the FCA have highlighted that plans are in motion to think beyond their deadlines.

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Pension income: Statistics from HMRC reveal a ‘clear sign’ of retirement uncertainty

PENSION withdrawals can be made through a number of varying methods thanks to pension freedom rules introduced in 2015. HMRC has released their "Flexible Payments from Pensions" figures for July 2020 which revealed that coronavirus has had a clear impact on retirement plans.

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Lloyds racks up losses of £602m – Impact of the coronavirus has been ‘profound’

THE boss of Lloyds has said the impact of the coronavirus has been "profound" as the bank took a bigger-than-expected hit that pushed it into a loss. Chief executive Antonio Horta-Osorio's bankers revealed that the business had taken a £2.4billion impairment charge in the second quarter for the loans it thinks might go bad.

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Premium Bonds: NS&I August prize draw imminent - how to check and claim if you have won

PREMIUM BONDS are a popular savings method which could provide holders with a significant prize. With the August 2020 prize draw expected soon, there are several ways Britons can check if they have won.

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TV Licence changes occur tomorrow - this group is affected

A FREE TV Licence is a key entitlement many older people and pensioners rely upon, however changes kicking in tomorrow are likely to affect the entitlement of millions.

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State Pension UK: How much pensioners can receive through Triple Lock

STATE PENSION is valuable to many people who are departing their working lives for retirement, but what is the Triple Lock, and how does it affect the amount pensioners will receive?

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Mortgage: This is how Britons could save £326 per month in payments

MORTGAGE applications are important for millions of people across the country who wish to take a step closer to owning their own home.

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Seeing the doctor means more than a face on a screen, says ROSS CLARK

GIVEN the embarrassing failure of his "world-beating" test and trace app, one might have thought that Health Secretary Matt Hancock would ease back a little on his crusade to introduce more digital technology to the NHS - at least until he had got on top of the Covid-19 crisis.

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Universal Credit UK: Benefit system is ‘failing millions’ - DWP urged to make changes

UNIVERSAL CREDIT is a vital living support payment for millions of Britons, however concern has been expressed that claimants are being let down by the way it currently works.

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FTSE 100 LIVE: Global stocks struggle as leading economy loses steam - UK markets to rise

GLOBAL stocks struggled to gain momentum this morning as one of the world's leading economies appeared to be losing steam as hopes of pandemic recovery started to falter.

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Credit score warning: Millions could see borrowing costs rise by over £2,500 due to COVID

CREDIT scores could be impacted for years to come according to new research from Credit Karma UK. Borrowing may soon become even more expensive for consumers.

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Mortgage application fraud is on the rise in the UK – follow this advice to avoid problems

MORTGAGE approvals have increased in recent weeks which bodes well for customers themselves and the wider economy. Unfortunately, mortgage application fraud is also on the rise according to new research but some of the biggest causes of this have been revealed which should help people avoid the problems in the future.

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Inheritance tax warning: Rishi Sunak may 'target' IHT for reform following HMRC statistics

INHERITANCE tax statistics have been released by HMRC, covering the 2017-2018 period. The figures reveal what should be a cause for celebration but the country may be heading towards painful reform.

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