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Sterling rallied above $ 1.35 overnight after UK election exit polls predicted the Conservatives would secure a comfortable majority, but the currency has since fallen back to $ 1.332. GBP/USD initially soared to a 19-month high as markets were optimistic that a Conservative majority would bring an end to over three years of Brexit uncertainty. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

STATE PENSION age is the age at which an eligible person can claim the state pension. This week, Martin Lewis has warned some pensioners about a key deadline to be aware of, in a bid to ensure eligible people don’t miss out on a discount of £140 in winter next year. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

STATE PENSION: Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party has won a majority the General Election 2019. Following the result, WASPI has reacted to the news. What does it mean for women born in the 1950s who have been affected by the state pension age changes? Daily Express :: Finance Feed

STATE PENSION: The General Election 2019 results have begun to be announced, showing the Conservative Party have won a strong majority. What do the results mean for the state pension? Daily Express :: Finance Feed

STATE PENSION payments can be claimed once a person has reached state pension age. Can the state pension be increased? How long does an individual need to wait when deferring the state pension in order to boost the amount they get paid? Daily Express :: Finance Feed

THE pound has soared against the euro and US dollar after an exit poll predicted Boris Johnson and his Conservative Party are set to win the general election with a huge majority. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

LABOUR’S shadow chancellor John McDonnell was left squirming after ITV’s Robert Peston challenged him on Labour’s controversial £58billion pledge to WASPI women. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

MARTIN LEWIS warned some overdraft users that their charges were going up during Good Morning Britain today, as the founder of the website Money Saving Expert explained that HSBC, First Direct, and M&S Bank have all announced they will be hiking the cost of arranged overdrafts. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

STATE PENSION age changes for 1950s women sparked Sky News host Kay Burley to hit out at Labour’s “magic money tree” as she said their £58billion pledge to WASPI women hasn’t been costed. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

A TORY majority as a result of the election on Thursday will see the UK economy thrive for years, an economic expert has revealed. Daily Express :: Finance Feed