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The pound euro exchange rate rose by 0.6 percent today, with the pairing trading around €1.16 after Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage announced that his party would not contest the 317 Tory-won seats ahead of the December 12 general election, stating that it was the best way to “prevent a second referendum”. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

Bitcoin has stalled again, crashing by $ 400 overnight and leaving many traders wondering if recent price surges have been false rallies. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

CHILDREN’S BONDS are no longer on sale, however it was in the past possible to buy Children’s Bonds from NS&I. What are Children’s Bonds and what happens when the end of this term approaches? Daily Express :: Finance Feed

UNIVERSAL CREDIT is a payment an eligible person can claim in order to help with their living costs, such as if they are on a low income or are out of work. How much is Universal Credit? Daily Express :: Finance Feed

INHERITANCE TAX is the tax paid on a deceased person’s estate above a certain threshold. Following the introduction of the Residence Nil Rate Band, a tax partner has warned members of the public to review their wills to ensure it is “Inheritance Tax efficient”. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

BENEFIT payment dates will alter around the Christmas period. Here is what you should know if you claim Universal Credit, tax credits, pension, Disability Living Allowance and more. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

THE STATE PENSION is something which many retirees will rely on as a form of income during their later years. Once a person has reached state pension age and claimed the payment, can it be paid into a savings account? Daily Express :: Finance Feed

UNIVERSAL CREDIT claimants and recipients of a number of other benefits may be able to receive the Cold Weather Payment during periods of very cold weather. How can one check if a payment is due in their area? Daily Express :: Finance Feed

RETIREMENT AND ME is the weekly series that looking at how people are spending their time and money as they approach and enter retirement. This week, a couple who are now mortgage free look back on their financial journey and reveal their “worst mistake”. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

UK developer Waste2Tricity is ready for a clean energy revolution as the project it has helped pioneer, to turn dirty plastic waste into electricity for the grid and low-cost hydrogen road fuel, prepares for commercial production. Daily Express :: Finance Feed