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As the Autumn Statement looms on Wednesday Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is facing fresh calls to axe stamp duty for “empty nester” older homeowners to encourage them to downsize and get the housing market moving again. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
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DWP could inspect benefits claimants’ bank accounts under new rules
Officials could check people’s accounts each month to make sure they are not lying about their situation. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Royal Mail confirms final dates for Christmas deliveries and prices for festive period
Britons are urged to send off their items early to make sure they arrive in time for the big day. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »December and Christmas payment dates for benefits and state pension explained
People on many benefits and the state pension will also get a bonus payment over the festive period. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Dog owners warned they could face £3,500 bill and emergency vet visit this Christmas
Festive treats can be toxic for dogs and they make choke on decorations leading to hundreds of pounds in vet bills. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »125,500 Universal Credit sanctions imposed in one month for claimants missing appointments
More than six percent of Universal Credit claimants were affected by a sanction in August. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »POLL: Should Jeremy Hunt protect the triple lock on pensions in his Autumn Statement?
Jeremy Hunt is preparing for the Autumn Statement next week, but should he commit to protecting the State Pension Triple Lock? Vote below. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More ȣ300 a year even if you use NO gas or electricity. Only one way to escape standing charge
As winter draws in energy experts are offering tips and advice to help households slash gas and electricity usage but there is only so much you can do because a large chunk of your bill is a fixed standing charge. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Triple lock storm as Hunt considers slashing next year’s state pension hike
Twelve million pensioners will find out whether Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will grant them the full 8.5 percent state pension triple lock increase when he delivers his Autumn Statement on Wednesday. Whatever he does will cause a storm. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Millions could be missing out on tax-free DWP benefit worth £441 a month
The DWP offers a variety of benefits for a range of circumstances, but Attendance Allowance remains significantly underclaimed. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
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