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Unemployment rises to 5 per cent and rate of wage increases drops
44+ min ago (258+ words) The rate of UK unemployment rose to 5% in the three months to March, up from 4. 9% in the three months to February, the Office for National Statistics said. UK average regular earnings growth fell to 3. 4% in the three months to March…...
Martin Lewis warning to anyone who has a credit card
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (549+ words) Personal finance expert Martin Lewis has issued vital guidance to credit card holders with providers such as Lloyds Banking Group, Barclaycard, Santander, Tesco Bank, American Express, Nat West, and HSBC. Mr Lewis warned that a single error could result in…...
DWP boss says 'it could happen' after report that thousands may lose jobs
1+ week, 6+ day ago (533+ words) The economic shock of the Iran war could lead to job losses in Britain over the course of the year, the Work and Pensions Secretary has warned. Asked about the impact of the conflict on the labour market by Sky…...
Lloyds Bank says customers can find 'best' ISA with free tool
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (371+ words) Lloyds Bank has issued a notice to its ISA holders. Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) are a popular choice for those looking to put money aside for significant financial targets, given their tax benefits. Sharing tips for customers, the bank said:…...
Mortgage warning to anyone who ever had a joint bank account
2+ mon, 23+ hour ago (324+ words) What many people don't realise is that even if you and your partner separate, the bank may still treat the account as a financial connection. That means when lenders assess your finances in the future, your partner's financial history, including…...
Yorkshire Building Society 2016 personal allowance warning to savers
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (623+ words) Yorkshire Building Society has issued a warning to savers over a 2016 rule that means they are being dragged into paying tax on their interest. The Personal Savings Allowance (PSA) has been frozen since 2016 " despite soaring interest rates and frozen tax…...
'Save "270' a year on bills with simple March change, expert says
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (357+ words) An expert has encouraged people to implement one straightforward change this month, which he claims could help you trim hundreds from your bills. This swift change could enable you to "save "270" annually, he suggested. To help you in reducing your…...
People on Universal Credit could get "1, 200 cash boost
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (492+ words) Brits have been reminded that they could receive a Government financial boost worth as much as "1, 200. People claiming Universal Credit may qualify for an initiative known as Help to Save. Help to Save is a savings scheme that provides savers…...
Martin Lewis warns some Octopus customers as he says bills 'ticking bomb"
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (691+ words) Personal finance guru Martin Lewis has warned that gas and electricity bills are a 'potential ticking time bomb' after he spoke to Energy Secretary Ed Miliband this weekend. Energy bills will drop next month thanks to Government intervention and an…...
Fish and chip shops under threat because of war in Iran
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (704+ words) Fish and chip shops could soon be hit by rising costs that will put the businesses at risk due to the Iran crisis, an insolvency expert has warned. Oil markets have become increasingly volatile amid fears of major disruption to…...