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THE POUND US dollar exchange rate dipped slightly today, easing -0.3 percent to trade around $ 1.296 in spite of January’s UK inflation figure hitting a 6-month high of 1.8 percent. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
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Energy bills could be reduced through this government scheme providing free insulations
ENERGY bills can be made worse by faulty or low-quality wall cavities, loft insulations and boilers. Repairing or updating these items can be an expensive endeavour. However, the government has put a scheme in place to help those who qualify to pay for new insulations. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Pound euro exchange rate: GBP/EUR falls despite unexpectedly upbeat UK inflation
THE POUND remained flat against the euro despite better-than-expected UK inflation data, leaving the pairing trading around €1.200. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Snag is in shape to the tune of £24 million with tights for all women
INCLUSIVITY is paying off for online hosiery brand Snag which has announced sales of £24 million since launching in spring 2018 and now holds a three percent UK market share. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Marcus and Saga slash interest rates on top easy-access accounts in fresh blow to savers
MARCUS and Saga customers are set to see their interest rates drop. It was announced today that the two top-paying easy-access accounts were cut to 1.3 percent. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Have you got a young child? You may be entitled to hundreds of pounds in food vouchers
CHILDCARE support is available through the government and one scheme in particular is offered in tandem with the NHS. Nutrition coupled with low income is an issue for the UK, with obesity levels across the country reaching all time highs. Worryingly, the problem is prevalent with more and more children but the government has launched a scheme to both support ...
Read More »Savers could receive a free £1,200 bonus from the government with this account
SAVERS who are receiving government support though universal credit may have a tough time putting anything aside for a big purchase or rainy day. Rising inflation and low rates on savings account make a lot of existing options unfeasible. However, the government offers it’s own type of savings account to help those who may be struggling. Daily Express :: Finance ...
Read More »Universal Credit: BBC documentary shows how bad things can get with advanced payments
UNIVERSAL CREDIT was placed back under the spotlight as the final episode of the BBC2 special: “Universal Credit: Inside the Welfare State” aired. Among the various topics on the episode, the problems associated with advance payments was put front and centre. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Pound Euro exchange rate: GBP/EUR rises as German investors’ mood deteriorates
The pound jumped by around 0.4 percent against the euro following a dreary German ZEW survey, leaving the pairing trading at around €1.205. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Additional state pension: What is it and could you receive over £700 extra a month?
STATE PENSION is received by anyone who pays a minimum qualifying amount of National Insurance contributions. The minimum amount needed is 10 years worth but people who have contributed over 35 years of contributions will receive the full new state pension. However, some may qualify for the “Additional State Pension”. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
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