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DWP report highlights gender pensions gap
27+ min ago (460+ words) A new report published today by the Department for Work and Pensions ahead of the Pensions Commission report expected later this week has highlighted the growing gender pensions gap. The report explores how labour market histories and life events relate…...
No compensation for DDEP losses - Dr Ato Forson rules out payouts to bondholders
8+ hour, 34+ min ago (27+ words) The Government has ruled out compensation for bondholders who incurred losses under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Finance Minister, has said....
UK bank giving customers up to "242 in FREE cash with new deal on bills
1+ hour, 18+ min ago (405+ words) A UK bank is giving customers up to "242 in free cash just for paying your bills every month. Zopa Bank, which has 2million customers, is offering 4% cashback on bills for customers using its Biscuit current account " up from the previous 2%. Cashback…...
HMRC 'mandatory' alert as new rules start today
3+ hour, 1+ min ago (357+ words) HMRC confirms "17 extra tax charges for state pensioners every month Abandoned UK shopping village left to rot after all 40 stores close down A new registration requirement for tax advisers who are paid to interact with HMRC on behalf of clients…...
Why did I get three pension values? Steve Webb wins back "63, 000
1+ hour, 25+ min ago (1276+ words) By STEVE WEBB, PENSIONS EXPERT AND COLUMNIST, THIS IS MONEY I retired in September 2025 and had my pension forecast valued at "68, 000 by Re Assure. I appointed a financial adviser who also obtained the same figure and a previous valuation was…...
US dollar retreats after successive gains
51+ min ago (352+ words) The US dollar retreated slightly after a week of strong gains, but held near six-week highs as geopolitical risks and elevated Treasury yields continued to support the currency. Persistent tensions in the Middle East remain a key driver of market…...
HMRC confirms new "17 charge for state pensioners
2+ hour, 41+ min ago (337+ words) HMRC has said that individuals with a total annual income of "35, 000 or less will keep the payment in full. However, those earning above that threshold will have the payment taken back through the tax system. HMRC confirms "17 extra tax charges…...
New Monday 'increase' announcement means customers 'now get "200 in accounts"
1+ hour, 18+ min ago (331+ words) The first direct bank announced on Monday morning that it was raising its switching incentive on its current account to "200 with immediate effect, "for a limited time only". To qualify for the "200 payment, new customers have until July 15 to open…...
Barclays 'all debit cards' update over new details being sent to customers
5+ hour, 48+ min ago (331+ words) Barclays has clarified some key account rules that apply to customers. The bank explained some key timings for account holders to note. A customer contacted the bank over social media with a question about their bank card. They asked: "My…...
Key details of 'outstanding' deal paying Nationwide customers "500
2+ hour, 26+ min ago (240+ words) Daily Express Need to know: Nationwide's new mortgage deal earns top marks - Financial experts at Moneyfactscompare. co. uk have awarded Nationwide's new mortgage deal an "outstanding" rating this week. - The building society's two-year fixed rate mortgage at 95% loan-to-value now offers…...