State pension: Canadian MP’s fury as 125,000 expats have frozen payments | Personal Finance | Finance
The decision, however, has meant her state pension is frozen at £72 per week, and her life has been affected as a result. Mrs Puckridge, who served in all three branches of the Armed Forces, previously told Express.co.uk: “Although we are fully paid up, we are discriminated against.” The sentiment appeared to be shared by the Canadian MP who More...
All the PIP support you may be eligible for – from help with energy bills to £30,000 grant | Personal Finance | Finance
Almost three million people claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP) due to a health condition or disability that affects their everyday lives. The cost of living crisis is having a detrimental effect on More...
Savings provider is offering ‘competitive’ rate on up to £85,000 – ‘excellent’ | Personal Finance | Finance
This week, Qatar Islamic Bank QIB (UK) – Raisin UK raised the interest on their 18 Month Fixed Term Deposit. Savers can now benefit from an “excellent rate” on up £85,000 of their cash. Challenger banks More...
Laithwaites’ success reveals how smaller is more beautiful for wine lovers and makers | City & Business | Finance
Now the UK’s largest direct-to-consumer wine seller, the family-run business was begun by Tony Laithwaite 53 years ago after he saw the opportunity to buy bottles of Bordeaux direct from makers. Using a loan More...
Income tax: Britons ‘unaware of bizarre rates’ as families face 85% charge after pay rise | Personal Finance | Finance
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt extended the freeze on the UK income tax allowance threshold meaning it now will remain in place until 2027/28. The Government appears to have made this decision to balance the books and More...
Coventry Building Society relaunches savings account with ‘competitive’ interest rate | Personal Finance | Finance
Coventry Building Society is relaunching its competitive Limited Access Saver paying an interest rate of 2.85 percent and allowing up to six withdrawals per year. The account offers peace of mind to savers who More...
Sainsbury’s extends ‘critical’ coupon scheme to support thousands more families | Personal Finance | Finance
“We know that good nutrition during the first few years of life is critical for healthy growth and development, so it would be great to see other retailers follow Sainsbury’s lead and boost their support More...
WASPI urges Rishi Sunak to act on state pension age changes as women ‘die waiting’ | Personal Finance | Finance
However, it is hoped the letter will spark a dialogue between campaigners and the Government. Angela Madden, campaign chair, told Express.co.uk: “As a campaign, we are more concerned than we have ever been More...
State pension warning as thousands more set to pay income tax by 2030 | Personal Finance | Finance
“This means that if you receive the full new state pension, you will have £2,942.20 (£12,570 less £9,627.80) of your personal allowance remaining for other taxable income streams such as employment or a More...
Global markets fall after lockdown protests in China | City & Business | Finance
Rarely-seen unrest flared across the country in a critical test of President Xi Jinping’s rule and added to fears for the outlook for the second-largest economy. China’s stock market posted its More...
