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Divorced mum-of-two shares her 'dark times' trough hygene poverty

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A single mum talks about her experience going through hygene poverty and describes her volunteering work helping others facing the same ordeal.

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Thousands of NatWest, Halifax, Santander customers rush to switch accounts

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Nationwide, Lloyds and Barclays have been named the "big winners" as thousands of customers ditched their banks in the final quarter of 2023, according to industry figures

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London Stock Exchange boss David Schwimmer's pay could more than double to £13m

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David Schwimmer's pay package was backed by 89 percent of shareholder votes at the company's annual general meeting .

British Gas, Octopus, EDF and OVO customers warned 'review bill' immediately

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A new report has found that only 54 percent of UK residents carry out this important check regularly.

Exxon Mobil's profits take a hit as natural gas prices plummet

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Exxon Mobil's profits took a hit in the first quarter as natural gas prices plummeted and industry refining margins decreased.

HMRC pension tax alert as retirees over-contributed by more than £3,000 each

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Average reclaims were for more than £3,000 during one quarter.

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Full list of top car brands in demand right now for second-hand vehicle buyers

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New research suggests vehicles which perform no useful function and are gently rusting away, could be worth a combined £9.5 billion.

HMRC tax deadline warning as thousands risk facing £900 fine

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Earlier fines are potentially "nothing" compared to what some may face in May.

Pearson starts 2024 with growth as firm 'pleased' with AI progress

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The FTSE 100 firm told investors on Friday that it is "on track" to meet its guidance for the year after growth in the first quarter.

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HMRC warning over new scam phone call threatening victims with 'legal action'

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The automated message said the man would be sent a letter.

Microsoft profit soars by 20% as tech giant pushes AI products to boost workplace producti

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The Washington-based software creator announced a net income of $21.93billion, or $2.94 per share for the January-March quarter, surpassing Wall Street's predicted earnings of $2.82 a share.

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NatWest says it retreated from race towards cheaper mortgage deals last year

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The banking group said new mortgage lending totalled £5.2 billion in the first three months of the year, down from £9.9 billion the previous year.

NatWest to hike fees on some bank accounts - how to avoid the extra charges

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The bank is increasing the monthly fee on its Reward Black account from £31 to £36 a month, from June 28, while the monthly fee on its Reward Platinum account will rise from £20 to £22 a month.

TV licence fee warning as four in 10 don't know why they pay - check if you need one

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Whether or not a household requires a TV licence depends on the method of their TV consumption.

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Full list of most unaffordable capital cities in Europe - check if you should move

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Experts at Finansvalp gathered data from the cost-of-living website Numbeo in order to create their affordability index, which included every European capital city.

WASPI campaigner for DWP compensation slams Ombudsman's suggested amount

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EXCLUSIVE: The WASPI campaigner has taken aim not just at the DWP - but at the very report demanding compensation.

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HMRC issues record-breaking £42m worth of pension tax refunds

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HMRC's "archaic" tax system is "desperately" in need of an overhaul, experts have said.

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Bill bombshell over tax thresholds change hitting 100,000 couples - see if you're affected

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The marriage allowance, which was introduced by former Conservative chancellor George Osborne, allowed a higher-earning spouse to transfer £1,260 of their personal allowance to their partner.

One simple trick could help save you £146 a year on household bills

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Changing one thing can save you money on your water bills.

Bank offers new 4.95% interest rate on savings account and earns 'excellent' rating

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The new interest rate offers a "competitive" deal for those looking to invest their money for one year.

WASPI 'debacle' teaches one key lesson to pension savers, expert says

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EXCLUSIVE: Campaigners are stepping up their efforts to secure compensation for the WASPI generation of state pensioners.

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Martin Lewis issues warning to 365,000 workers who are being underpaid

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The Money Saving Expert founder has issued a warning to those who are being paid the minimum wage after the rates rose earlier this month.

WASPI campaigner points to 'real' cause of DWP compensation row

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EXCLUSIVE: Pressure is mounting on the current Government to grant compensation but the errors made have far deeper routes.

Thursday, Apr 25

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Pension warning as one simple mistake could cost you £14,000

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Britons risk missing out on tens of thousands of pounds if they choose the wrong retirement option.

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Investment bank and mortgage woes weigh on Barclays

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Barclays says that a slump in trading at its investment bank and sluggish mortgage demand has sent its first quarter pre-tax profits tumbling 12% to £2.3billion.

Detached home or a one bed flat – what UK average house price will buy across the country

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An analysis by Mojo Mortgages looked at all 3,236 properties currently for sale with an asking price of £255,000 - £265,000 in the UK's top 45 most populous towns and cities.

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Premium Bonds alarm as pensioner faces strange questions to access NS&I account

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They were trying to transfer some money from their account.

Food price inflation will stay low this year, says Sainsbury's boss

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Sainsbury's chief executive Simon Roberts says that food price inflation will likely stay in the "low single digits" for the rest of the year.

Energy bills warning as half of Britons do not carry out this basic check regularly

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Only 54 percent of UK residents go out of their way to regularly carry out this important check.

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BHP buyout offer for Anglo American sparks London Stock Exchange exodus fears

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Anglo American has received a $39billion takeover offer from Australian mining giant BHP, sparking fears that the London Stock Exchange could suffer an exodus of its biggest companies.