Tax scam warning: What is phishing? HMRC on action to take if you get a suspicious email

HMRC issued a tax refunds warning recently. What is phishing and what should you do if you think you’ve been contacted online by a scammer?

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GBP/EUR exchange rate rises on upwardly revised UK GDP

The pound has risen against the euro this afternoon, with the pairing currently trading at around €1.128. The pound edged up against the euro as the Office for National Statistics released encouraging data showing a surprisingly resilient UK economy.

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GBP/USD exchange rate steady as UK’s annual GDP revised higher

The pound US dollar exchange rate held steady today, with the pair currently trading around $1.230 after the UK’s Q2 year-on-year growth figure was revised from 1.2 percent to 1.3 percent. However, the pound failed to make any gains against the US dollar as ongoing pessimism about the UK economy and Brexit uncertainty continued to cast a cloud over market sentiment.

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Somerset company DPD launches date palm development and climate change fightback

DATE Palm Developments , one of the world’s largest producers of date palms cut from off shoot plant tissue, will open a £2.5 million new facility on its Somerset site this week as demand grows internationally for the fruit trees.

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Happy finish for racing fans after cancelled apartment mayhem

A PALS trip to the Ascot races led to their own frantic chase as they looked for a place to stay after the accommodation they had booked was cancelled at short notice.

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Is the state pension rising? How much more you could get amid bumper rise news

STATE PENSION payments increase each year in the UK and for some expats living abroad according to the triple lock. Is the state pension amount rising?

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Credit card fraud rates rise for over 60s - how you can help to prevent identity fraud

CREDIT CARD fraud rates have risen for the over 60s for the first half of 2019, compared to the same period last year, new data shows.

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When are Premium Bonds drawn each month? NS&I to unveil October prize draw winners soon

PREMIUM BONDS are entered into a monthly prize draw, with the Bond numbers given the chance of being randomly selected for different prizes. When are Premium Bonds drawn each month ahead of the winners for October 2019 being announced?

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Labour too busy building Brexit fence to sit on then fix issues says ESTHER MCVEY

HOUSING is a vital political issue which hugely affects people’s lives and which generates strong opinions - whether supporting homeownership, protecting the green belt or providing social housing.

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Brexit was the first time in the history of Britain that people had won, says ARRON BANKS

WITH every day we approach the leaving date of October 31 the establishment's ruthless campaign against ordinary Britons is exposed for what it is.

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Boris cannot weaken in quest to leave EU - EXPRESS COMMENT

IN 1918, a writer for the Syracuse Herald in New York State complained that he could not get out to enjoy something because the streets were blocked by "everything but the kitchen sink".

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Retirement and me: Travelling the world at 61 - how one retiree funds trips of a lifetime

RETIREMENT AND ME is the weekly series which takes a look at how retirees are spending their time and money during their later years. This week, Sheree Hudson has spoken to Express.co.uk about funding her adventures which takes her all over the world.

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Harry is a shining force for good just like Diana - EXPRESS COMMENT

THE world will never forget the day 22 years ago when the Princess of Wales walked through an Angolan minefield.

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Pension warning: Worrying trick which scammers are using to lure online users into scams

PENSION scams can have a potentially devastating effect for people who end up being tricked into them. A pensions expert has warned about a way in which scammers are enticing members of the public into scams.

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Toxic MP debate is tip of iceberg in the world of social media trolls says DOMINIC MIDGLEY

THE now notorious “toxic” debate in the House of Commons on Wednesday rightly attracted waves of disapproval but it may well go down in history as a watershed in our attitudes to the Wild West of social media. As things stand, any bigot, bully or bile‐spouter can sign up for Facebook, Twitter or YouTube using an untraceable email address and make the most vile threats imaginable without fear of redress.

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Remainer trolls have branded me Nazi and bigot but I won’t be bullied, says CAROLE MALONE

THIS WEEK I’ve been called a fascist, a Nazi, a bigot, a moron, an agitator and an ignorant old slapper. There was much more, but it’s too vile to share. Most of it came from Remainer trolls on social media because on a TV show I dared to call the Supreme Court’s decision that found Boris had unlawfully prorogued Parliament wrong.

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Bitcoin bloodshed continues as price drops below $8,000

Bitcoin is now officially suffering one of its worst weeks in almost a year as the price of the cryptocurrency tumbled below $8,000 last night. The amount of trading value lost between Monday morning and Friday afternoon stands at a staggering $40 billion lopped off the entire crypto market cap.

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Marcus by Goldman Sachs top bonus rate ending for some savers - how you can get new bonus

MARCUS BY GOLDMAN SACHS launched onto the UK savings scene last year offering a savings account paying 1.5 per cent, which included a 12-month bonus rate. On the one-year anniversary, how can a saver renew getting the bonus rate?

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ROOM2 scales up new style ‘hometels’ for modern travellers

PROPERTY developer room2 is seeking £250 million of new investment for a major UK expansion of its new affordable hometels that blend a hotel’s stylish comfort and services with the flexibility and safety of home.

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Mortgage expert reveals move which could have impact on affordability assessment

MORTGAGE applicants will face an affordability assessment ahead of the lender agreeing to the requested loan. A mortgage expert has issued a warning about one financial move which could end up having an impact on the result.

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Universal Credit claim changes: DWP reveals new safeguards in crackdown on loan scams

UNIVERSAL CREDIT advance loan applicants will now have an appointment with Jobcentre staff first, ahead of receiving the advanced payments, the Department for Work and Pensions has announced, in a Government crackdown on benefit scammers.

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Free bus pass age: People in England wait longer than rest of UK amid state pension change

FREE bus travel may allow a person to carry out errands and social plans during their later years. In England, a person can get a bus pass for free travel when they reach the state pension age for women - but the rules differ in certain areas of the UK.

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Surrender row MPs must deliver a people's Brexit - EXPRESS COMMENT

MILLIONS of people feel revulsion and dismay when they look at MPs in the Commons screaming at one another.

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Premium Bonds: How many prizes will be in October 2019 prize draw? NS&I reveals estimate

PREMIUM BONDS are entered into a monthly prize draw, with the October 2019 results approaching in the near future. NS&I has estimated how many prizes are up for grabs in October 2019.

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HMRC issues tax scam warning: Simple way you may be able to spot a scammer

HMRC has issued a tax refund scam warning. How can taxpayers differentiate between legitimate correspondence and that sent by a scammer?

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