Savings warning: Britons urged to act as interest rates plummet - 'worth shopping around'

A SAVINGS warning has been issued to Britons who may need to act quickly on deals as interest rates plummet.

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'Going in the wrong direction': Former US treasurer Rosa Rios on unconscious bias holding

HARVARD graduate and 43rd treasurer of the United States, Rosa Gumataotao Rios recently spoke to Express.co.uk about the unconscious bias that's keeping women out of business.

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Collective pension schemes fill 'gap' between final salary & DC plans - DWP propose change

PENSION schemes within workplaces largely come from two sources at the moment: defined benefit and defined contribution plans. However, recently the Government announced a new type of pension scheme is being worked on which could upend workplaces across the UK.

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Power of attorney changes to upend inheritance tax plans - 'issues with HMRC' could arise

INHERITANCE tax plans and estate planning in general may be upended over the coming months as the Government plans to alter lasting powers of attorney rules. Should families be ill-prepared for these changes, HMRC may step in to take action.

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Helium price surges by 20% as Dominic Cummings claims crypto 'will shock' Westminster

A CRYPTOCURRENCY noted by Dominic Cummings has soared approximately 20 percent in value today, weeks after Boris Johnson's former advisor predicted the new technology will "shock" Westminster.

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Benefits claimants are being ‘exploited’ by unpaid DWP work trials

BENEFITS claimants are being "exploited" by the Department of Work and Pensions' work trial scheme, according to an MP.

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Pension Credit: How to apply for entitlement as TV Licence payments arrive for over 75s

PENSION CREDIT is now one of the only ways over 75s can secure a free TV Licence, and many will want to act as payments arrive from today.

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‘If you get it, block it!’ Britons warned of dangerous 'HMRC' National Insurance scam call

A WARNING has been issued to Britons as many have reported receiving a call which purports to be from HM Revenue and Customs informing them about their National Insurance number.

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Britons losing £132 every month due to payday spending habits - have you got one?

BRITONS are losing £132 a month due to haphazard spending sprees as soon as their wages hit their bank account, according to new research.

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Mortgage prisoners hope as review launched on expensive rates - are you affected?

MORTGAGE prisoners may be presented with a new opportunity for freedom, as a review is being conducted into their circumstances.

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Inheritance Tax: Leaving money to your pet may reduce your IHT bill - key steps to take

FOLLOWING the news from HMRC that Inheritance Tax receipts received by the Government totalled £5.4billion over the 2020/21 tax year, taxpayers are looking for any possible way to reduce their potential bill - and may have found one through their pets.

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Nationwide is offering 2% interest rate to Britons with FlexDirect - are you eligible?

NATIONWIDE is a popular building society amongst Britons, and its two percent account offer is likely to entice even more customers.

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Here we go! Brexit to 'turbocharge' City of London as EU left in dust says top economist

BREXIT is ushering in a new era free of EU red tape which will cement London's place as Europe's financial powerhouse, a City analyst has said.

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Mortgage: How you could still take advantage of the 'mortgage boom' & Stamp Duty relief

MORTGAGE lending in the UK reached record levels in June as potential and future homebuyers rushed to get ahead of the Stamp Duty deadline - and homebuyers can take advantage.

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Self-employed warning as important deadline on tax payments falls today - act now

A WARNING is being issued to self-employed individuals as today marks a particularly important date in the tax calendar.

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Rishi Sunak warned furlough must be kept to avoid Britons facing a 'bleak autumn'

FURLOUGH must be extended by Chancellor Rishi Sunak to avoid Britons facing a "bleak autumn", a union has warned.

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State pension age 'injustice has damaged life’ - Woman on shock of discovering the changes

DEE WILD had been looking forward to a retirement spent travelling with her husband, but she was forced to change her plan when, in 2017, she discovered she wouldn't be able to claim her state pension until six years after she had expected.

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HMRC Inheritance tax receipts rise to £5.4b - how to manage and reduce your IHT costs

INHERITANCE tax is usually levied on the estate of someone who has died and is passing on their assets, so long as certain thresholds are met. The tax, often dubbed a "death tax", is unpopular with many and newly released data from HMRC showed the Government is collecting more from it.

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‘Understand what you can lose’ Former US treasurer shares top tips for entrepreneurs

A UNICORN is a start-up/entrepreneurial business that is on track to making their first $1billion , and Express.co.uk recently spoke exclusively to Rosa Rios, who is a co-host on the show Unicorn Hunters, about her top tips for entrepreneurs.

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Top current accounts unpacked as Britons warned interest rates are ‘quite pitiful’

INTEREST RATES have not been favourable recently, but current accounts could be a "best bet" for savers looking for the best deals.

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TV Licence 'transition period' ends today - pensioners to face higher costs from tomorrow

PENSION aged savers may see their bills rise from tomorrow as the "transition period" for free TV licences for over 75s comes to an end. Going forward, only retirees in receipt of a specific state benefit will get support.

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'We started with £200' - How two sisters started own business which turns over six figures

HAVE YOU ever thought of starting your own business alongside your day job? Ope and Taiwo Adegbulu from Omolola Jewellery are an example of a success story.

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Account managers’ side business creates pawfect matching accessories for pets and owners

THE RISE in side businesses started at the beginning of the very first lockdown, but Danielle Jones only found her entrepreneurial purpose in the third lockdown.

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PIP: How to prepare for assessments as the DWP plans to change the rules - what to know

PIP ASSESSMENT rules are set to be altered in the future as the Government lays out a new National Disability Strategy. Until then, claimants will need to make sure they are prepared for an assessment for initial claims and ongoing alterations.

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Amazon cryptocurrency: Amazon could 'draw users away' from established cryptocurrencies

AMAZON set the cryptocurrency market alight this week following a job listing that seemed to suggest it was exploring Bitcoin as a payment method.

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