Santander acts on £300 contactless fraud threat - so what's YOUR bank doing?

THE NEW CONTACTLESS £100 spending limit is a "paradise for thieves", banking experts warn, and now Santander is acting to safeguard customers. Others take a different view.

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Terrifying Covid variant to destroy stock market - is YOUR pension safe?

STOCK MARKETS are on the brink. Panic-stricken investors are glued to their screens to see whether the Omicron variant will trigger another meltdown. Your pensions and Isas are in danger, too.

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Christmas shopping warning as price rises continue to accelerate in festive season

SHOPPERS will be facing growing price increases for their Christmas shopping with food price inflation in particular accelerating.

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Universal Credit claimants to receive boost worth £1,000 a year from today

UNIVERSAL CREDIT payments are to change for tens of thousands of people today, providing low-income families with a cash boost.

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Capital Gains Tax victory as cost of divorce for Britons ‘reduced’ in vital update

CAPITAL GAINS TAX changes are on the horizon, and it is likely to be welcome news for couples currently in the midst of divorce.

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State pension: Britons missing out on £5,000 by failing to act on National Insurance

STATE PENSION payments are vital to millions, however, Britons are thought to be missing out on "billions" due to missed National Insurance credits.

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PIP: Britons could receive valuable ‘top-up’ on benefits from DWP - check now

PIP CLAIMANTS could be entitled to a "top-up" to their sum, useful in providing additional support to those with a health condition or disability.

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'A huge scandal' Jonathan Pryce outraged as his aunt had to sell home to pay for care

JONATHAN PRYCE, the critically acclaimed award-winning UK actor said "it's a huge scandal" that his aunt had to sell her home to cover her care costs.

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FTSE plummets as markets rocked by Moderna chief's Covid warning

STOCK markets have taken a hit after the boss of Moderna predicted existing vaccines would struggle to deal with the new Omicron Covid variant.

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How Omicron could decimate global markets before they've recovered

THE OMICRON Covid variant is a cause of serious concern for millions around the globe, prompting nations to reinstate restrictive measures - but with vaccine bosses casting doubt over the efficacy of jabs in the face of the new variant, the mutated strain is causing havoc in unsuspecting ways.

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TSB to close 70 more bank branches - full list of closures announced so far

TSB has announced 70 branches will close in the coming months as customers choose to bank online instead.

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Retirement planning: Britons need a ‘change of approach’ to ensure pension pots last

RETIREES need a "change of approach", which a lot of people may fail to understand, it's been suggested. As people are living longer, well into their 90s, financial planning is more important than ever.

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Winter Fuel Payment scheme is open - are you among pensioners who need to make a claim?

THE WINTER Fuel Payment window for 2021/22 is open, but not everyone will be paid automatically. Who will need to claim?

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TV Licence: Britons may qualify for 50% discount - could you save money on fee?

SOME BRITONS may be eligible for a 50 percent discount on their TV licence if they meet certain criteria.

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Germany inflation warning: Huge surge as prices reach highest levels since reunification

FLASH figures for Eurozone inflation on Tuesday suggest it is expected to hit a record high on 4.9 percent in November - up from 4.1 percent in October.

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EasyJet on brink: Airline releases devastating pre-tax losses of £1.1billion

EASYJET has shown the impact of the pandemic on the air travel sector today with its annual results reporting a loss before tax of £1.136bn.

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Fired: The Apprentice candidate changed Lord Sugar's mind and has made £20million

SUSAN MA, founder of Tropic Skincare is the most successful candidate from The Apprentice despite being fired by Lord Alan Sugar and coming third in the BBC One show.

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PIP claimants will get bonus payment next month - everything you need to know

PERSONAL Independence Payments recipients are due an extra one-off payment next month.

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‘Ludicrous!’ Britons at risk of pension delays due to 'overzealous' new rules

BRITONS drawing their pension could face delays in receiving their money as new scam protection protocols threaten to overstep the mark, some have warned.

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Grandmother loses £10,000 to cold call debit scam - how to avoid phone fraud

A SCAM WARNING has been issued after a grandmother lost £10,000 to a cold call debit scam over the phone.

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State pension fury as Johnson 'callously pushing hundreds of thousands into poverty'

STATE PENSION claimants have been left furious after payments have been delayed, and John Duffy of the International Consortium of British Pensioners accused the Government of "callously pushing hundreds of thousands into poverty".

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How is state pension taxed? Income tax and National Insurance rules explained

PENSIONERS must still pay tax on their income in retirement. How will the National Insurance hike affect retirees?

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Millions of Britons could get over £1,000 paid into their bank account - are you eligible?

MILLIONS may be eligible for up to £1,200 in tax-free bonuses through Help to Save yet don't even know it.

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'Left in limbo' Man shocked to find he owed DWP £1000 for benefits he didn’t claim

FRAUDSTERS are stealing people's identities to claim benefits as one man has to pay over £1000 back to the Department for Work and Pensions , for benefits never claimed.

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Benefits update: Scottish Child Payment to double by next year - how much will you get?

THE SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT has confirmed its plans to double the amount paid to claimants of Scottish Child Payment.

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State pension: How to check how much you're owed after retirement

STATE pensions are key to allowing older citizens to support themselves once they have finished working. Here's how to check how much you're owed before you settle down after retirement.

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State pension set to increase for married women next year - check entitlement

STATE PENSION payments are set to increase for married women in the coming year, in news likely to be welcomed for income in retirement.

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‘Really good news for pension savers’ as new rules come into force

PENSION savers have been provided with good news, as new rules to protect Britons will come into force from tomorrow.

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State pension age Britons with arthritis may get boost of up to £358 monthly - check now

STATE PENSION age Britons could be entitled to additional support if living with arthritis or another health condition, and so it is worth checking eligibility rules.

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German economy crisis warning as inflation soars to six percent

INFLATION has rocketed further than expected to six percent following a string of data in recent days suggesting problems for Germany's economy.

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The Apprentice winner is now making over £5million after 'last roll of the dice'

TOM PELLEREAU secured a £250,000 investment from Lord Alan Sugar after winning The Apprentice in 2011. Fast forward 10 years, that investment has helped him create his multi-million pound business.

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Pension warning: Britons may face retirement income shortfall as investment returns fall

BRITONS may be staring at a bleaker retirement landscape as annuity rates fall and investment returns plummet.

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Orbit Energy on brink of administration - another UK firm goes under due to crisis

ORBIT Energy is poised to go into administration as natural gas prices soar amid plummeting temperatures throughout the UK.

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Brexit vindicated: EU banks demand access to UK markets in hammer blow to Brussels

A NUMBER of influential banking groups have written a joint letter to the EU demanding continued access to London's financial markets in a direct challenge to Brussels.

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UK housing market warning as latest figures show big drop in mortgage approvals

LATEST figures from the Bank of England have found mortgage approvals fell to 67,200 in October, down from 71,900 in September suggesting the housing market is beginning to slow.

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Could you be eligible for free bus travel at 60? How to check if your area qualifies

BRITONS are being reminded to double check that they are receiving all the financial help they are entitled to including free bus travel for over 60s.

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Universal Credit and Carer’s Allowance payments are changing - how much will you get?

THE GOVERNMENT is set to increase Universal Credit and Carer's Allowance payments next year.

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NS&I will unveil £1million winners this week but what are your chances of winning?

TWO LUCKY people will become millionaires later this week when National Savings and Investments announces the Premium Bond winners for December.

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Dragons’ Den reject saw product branded ‘not investable’ - but is now set to earn £400,000

NUUD GUM founder Keir Carnie was told his product was "not investable" by all the Dragons when he appeared before them on Dragons' Den.

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State pension age is rising - and the way it increases has changed

THE STATE pension age is set to increase by two years in the next few decades, but changes have been made to how the rises are implemented.

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Over 80s could be entitled to state pension top up - are you eligible?

PENSIONERS over the age of 80 could see their state pension payments increased if they meet certain criteria.

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Great news for savers as new savings bond offers 3.5% interest – but there is a ‘caveat’

SAVERS may be delighted to hear a new bond is available offering 3.5 percent. However, there is a "big caveat" that people should be aware of.

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Scam warning: Britons lose £50,000 to ‘convincing’ Whatsapp fraud - act now

A SCAM warning has been issued as Britons are losing upwards of £50,000 thanks to "convincing" WhatsApp fraudulent text messages.

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'No point in living' - Pensioners pushed into poverty due to energy bill hike

PENSIONERS are falling into fuel poverty as a result of the ongoing energy bill crisis, a charity has warned.

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Could you be due a Winter Fuel Payment of £300 to help after Storm Arwen?

AS STORM Arwen caused chaos across the UK this weekend, Britons are being reminded that they could qualify for Winter Fuel Payments worth up to £300 to heat their homes. The one off payment could really help this winter with millions of Britons eligible to claim the cash boost.

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Dave Ramsey suggests how man, 55, with no savings can get by in retirement

DAVE RAMSEY explained that Paul, 55, would "struggle to build wealth" if he does not work together with his wife. Paul is close to being debt free but has no money saved for retirement and has "no idea" what to do.

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What are Metaverse tokens? New coins dubbed ‘Ethereum killers’

METAVERSE tokens have become hugely popular in recent days in the wake of Facebook rebranding and entering the metaverse and the crypto realm in an official capacity - but what exactly are Metaverse tokens and why are these new coins named "Ethereum killers"?

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'The joy of giving'- Budgets to be exceeded for Christmas gifts this year, M&S study finds

THE AVERAGE person expects to spend £446 on Christmas gifts and £256 on food this year - up £167 on last year.

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Pensioners could slash £140 off energy bills in 'vital tool' this winter - can you claim?

PENSIONERS could be able to slash £140 off their energy bills as a cold snap draws in, but only if they are eligible for support.

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State pension ‘hack’ could boost sum for grandparents by over £2,000 - act now

A STATE PENSION "hack" could help grandparents to significantly boost their sum and greatly assist in later years. As a result, Britons are being encouraged to look into it.

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