Turkey has announced it will have a national digital currency issued by its central bank for 2020. President Tayyip Erdogan revealed economic recovery plans earlier this year for the struggling nation which has been crippled with debt and austerity measures. As part of the economic rescue package, the bank could begin issuing digital lira by next Christmas. Daily Express :: ...
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Universal Credit adverts banned as watchdog rules the government ads ‘misleading’
UNIVERSAL CREDIT: The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled that a number of claims in the Department for Work and Pensions series of “myth-busting” advertisements about Universal Credit earlier this summer were misleading. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »GBP/USD exchange rate under pressure as UK services suffer from ‘worst spell’ since 2009
THE pound was left muted against the US dollar today, as data showed the UK service sector stagnated, with the pairing currently trading at around $ 1.287. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Income Tax mapped: The UK towns paying highest Income Tax revealed – is yours on list?
INCOME TAX rates increase in different bands, with certain levels of income being taxed at different rates. Which towns in the UK are paying the highest levels of Income Tax? Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »‘Cruel’ inheritance tax is devastating grieving families – ‘Forcing them to deal with it!’
INHERITANCE TAX has been branded “cruel” by a leading think tank, which has told Express.co.uk the “very unpopular” measure “has to go” because it is devastating families grieving the deaths of loved ones. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Pound euro exchange rate: GBP/EUR rises on signs of struggling Eurozone economy
THE pound euro exchange rate edged higher today, with the pairing currently trading around €1.161 as market appeal for the shared currency slipped due to increasing concerns over the Eurozone’s economic health. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »State pension age is rising: Change is coming into effect tomorrow – are you affected?
STATE PENSION age is rising, with the age set to reach 66 by October 2020, ahead of further increases. This week marks a significant date in the timetable of state pension age changes. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Online banking warning: ‘Much harder to recover money’ This transaction could signal scam
ONLINE banking is something many people do on a regular basis, from checking their bank statement to transferring funds. Some top tips on staying safe online have been shared in a bid to stay secure when shopping or banking on the internet. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Pound euro exchange rate: UK political uncertainty and ongoing German slump GBP/EUR flat
The pound was left flat against the euro today, with the pairing currently trading around €1.157 as political uncertainty clouded the election outlook and fears for the German economy weighed on Eurozone outlooks. Political uncertainty weighed on the pound at the start of the week as MPs prepare to embark on the campaign trail ahead of a December general election. ...
Read More »State pension anger: 50s women ‘beyond furious’ as age change gravely effects health
THE state pension age increase has inspired women to campaign for it to be put back to 60 as one campaigner detailed how after fighting for two years, she’s suffering with anxiety and high blood pressure. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
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