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Time running out if Simon Harris wants savings scheme to start in 2027, says industry group
11+ hour, 28+ min ago (469+ words) An easy-to-understand, flat-tax savings scheme promised by Minister for Finance Simon Harris will not be ready to go live next year unless he publishes an outline of how it will work very shortly, an industry group has warned. Almost six…...
Inheritance tax rule could give money to family instead of HMRC | Personal Finance | Finance | Express. co. uk
22+ min ago (489+ words) Inheritance tax charges a steep 40% on your eligible estate, potentially leaving grieving family members with a hefty bill to pay during their darkest times. From April 2027, the average inheritance tax bill is estimated to increase by "34, 000 - but following some simple…...
Pensioners could miss "458 a month DWP payment - how to check
9+ hour, 24+ min ago (990+ words) Pensioners are urged to check for an unclaimed benefit worth up to "458 a month(Image: Getty) Pensioners are being urged to check whether they are missing out on financial assistance worth as much as "458. 40p per month. Those managing a long-term…...
Pensioners urged to check for unclaimed monthly DWP payment of "458 a month
2+ hour, 24+ min ago (979+ words) Pensioners are urged to check if they're missing out on financial help worth up to, "458. 40 a month. If you are living with a long-term health condition or disability you could be eligible for a benefit known as Attendance Allowance. As…...
Average mortgage up nearly "350 a month since Iran conflict began
1+ hour, 9+ min ago (208+ words) The average UK mortgage is now costing borrowers up to "348 more per month compared with levels seen before the recent rate spike linked to tensions in the Middle East, new market analysis indicates. Lenders have repriced mortgage products sharply in…...
Experts issue new HMRC ISA deadline alert for savers
7+ hour, 47+ min ago (229+ words) Savers are being cautioned that time is running out on one of Britain's most rewarding tax-free savings options. Consumer champion Which? has issued the warning, emphasising that the popular savings scheme " which provides a generous Government top-up " will no longer…...
Money Saving Monday: Spring cleaning your finances
8+ hour, 45+ min ago (49+ words) 12 News Money Saving Monday: Spring cleaning your finances To stream 12 News on your phone, you need the 12 News app. Download the 12 News app Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video Before You Leave, Check This…...
Thousands of state pensioners face double blow after missing out on "3, 000 in payments
12+ hour, 12+ min ago (550+ words) Reform UK vow to protect pensions A petition calling on the Government to scrap the frozen pension policy has gathered more than 7, 300 signatures Thousands of British pensioners living abroad are watching their retirement income fall further behind each year. Now,…...
Santander provides "20m to businesses through Growth Guarantee Scheme
2+ hour, 38+ min ago (410+ words) Santander bank has surpassed "20m in funding for firms across the UK through the Growth Guarantee Scheme (GGS)." The bank which joined GGS in 2025 has supported a wide range of sectors and regional economies from construction and manufacturing to technology, retailand…...
Banco do Portugal clarifies: you must do this if you find counterfeit notes or coins in your wallet to avoid problems
9+ hour, 12+ min ago (550+ words) Finding a suspicious note or coin may seem like an unlikely situation, but it happens more often than you might think. Banco de Portugal makes it clear that there are defined procedures to deal with cases of forgery. And the…...