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CORONAVIRUS could force some British workers to postpone their retirement plans because of the impact the pandemic is expected to have on the economy, Royal London chief adviser Barry O’Dwyer warned. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

THE coronavirus pandemic has forced the Government into introducing a number of economic measures, like a mortgage holiday, to help ease the financial strain COVID-19 is having on businesses and individuals. Can you take a mortgage holiday? Can you put mortgage payments on hold? Daily Express :: Finance Feed

CORONAVIRUS and the impact it has had on the economy and people’s daily lives has prompted the Government to provide emergency cash for struggling businesses. Here’s how to apply for the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

MARTIN LEWIS appeared on This Morning yesterday, with the Money Saving Expert founder sharing his expertise amid the coronavirus pandemic. What did he have to say with regards to mortgage repayments? Daily Express :: Finance Feed

UNIVERSAL CREDIT is a payment intended to help with living costs, for those who are on a low income or out of work. With many people’s finances affected – or potentially going to be impacted – by the coronavirus pandemic, what additional forms of help may be available? Daily Express :: Finance Feed

DIXONS CARPHONE is axing 2,900 jobs as part of plans to close all 531 of its standalone Carphone Warehouse stores in a last-ditch attempt to turn around its struggling mobile phone business. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

STATE pension can be deferred if a person doesn’t want to or is not able to stop working. If a state pension is deferred the payments can be increased. The longer a person delays their state pension the more they will get in payments but the increases depend on if the person falls under the new rules. Daily Express :: ...

UNIVERSAL Credit is usually paid once a month a to a designated bank, building society or credit union account. This payment will be dependant on the claimants’ circumstances and it can include a specific amount for housing, which will need to be paid to a landlord. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

THE FTSE 100 has plunged again this morning after airlines suspended routes, with British Airways owner IAG losing nearly 30 percent within minutes. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

THE DEPARTMENT for Work and Pensions has announced that claimants on disability benefits will no longer be required to attend face-to-face assessments, amid the outbreak of coronavirus. The temporary measure due to the pandemic will also cover health checks for Universal Credit. Daily Express :: Finance Feed