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The pound euro exchange rate eased today, with the pairing currently trading around €1.159. Brexit uncertainty is on the increase after Downing Street threatened to abandon the current deal and seek a general election before Christmas. Speaking in the House of Commons today, Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned MPs that a vote against his “programme motion” would result in a ...
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Pound Euro exchange rate: GBP/EUR falls as PM threatens to pull Brexit bill
The pound slumped against the euro this afternoon ahead of this evening’s crucial Brexit vote with the pairing currently trading at around €1.160. The pound was left under pressure today as investors waited to see if the UK will leave the European Union by the October 31 deadline as the Prime Minister has repeatedly promised. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »State pension age changes for women: Permission to Appeal lodged in High Court
STATE PENSION age changes have seen the state pension age rise for women. Today, a campaign group which opposes the changes has announced it has lodged an application for permission to appeal at the High Court. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »What happens to Premium Bonds when you die? NS&I explains what happens if prize is won
PREMIUM BONDS are something which some savers will opt to purchase during their lifetime. However, what happens to Premium Bonds when one dies is a question many will wonder about. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Who pays Inheritance Tax on gifts? Why timing of gift can have a big impact on tax charged
INHERITANCE TAX is a tax on the estate of a person who has died. Who pays Inheritance Tax on gifts and how does the timing of a gift being given affect the amount of Inheritance Tax that is paid? Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Pound Euro exchange rate: GBP/EUR rises despite Speaker denying ‘meaningful vote’
The pound edged up against the euro this afternoon, with the pairing currently trading at around €1.164 thanks to a fresh bout of Brexit optimism. Brexit news remains front and centre today after Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s deal, ratified by the EU last week, failed to pass through parliament on Saturday. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »‘It’ll NEVER happen’ – Finance expert blasts Facebook cryptocurrency
THE head of the biggest bank in America has poured scorn on Facebook’s plan to launch a bitcoin-style cryptocurrency. Libra is a blockchain digital currency planned to be launched in 2020. The social media giant aims to let its nearly two billion users pay and send digital cash using Libra. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Pound live: Sterling hits five-month high amid ‘optimism’ for MPs passing a Brexit deal
THE POUND reached $ 1.30 today, hitting its highest level since May 2019. It came ahead of Boris Johnson being set for a showdown with Commons Speaker John Bercow, with the Prime Minister expected to push for a so-called “meaningful vote” on his Brexit deal. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Who can claim Universal Credit? You may be eligible to get help each month
UNIVERSAL CREDIT is a payment which is replacing six types of benefits, which are known as legacy benefits. Who can get Universal Credit? There are some criteria to fulfil in order to be eligible to claim. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Text scam warning: HMRC reveals simple way to spot a bogus tax refund message
TEXT messages are sent and received daily, and while many will be genuine, there are some which exist which could contain a scam. HM Revenue and Customs has revealed the simple way in which a person may be able to decipher whether a scammer is behind a tax refund message. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
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