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THE State Pension helps support people financially after they have retired thanks to a monthly allowance paid to them by the Government. But does everyone get a State Pension? Daily Express :: Finance Feed

The pound to euro exchange rate shed 0.2 percent this morning, with the pairing currently trading around €1.192. Brexit jitters escalated after France said that it would not sign up to a bad trade deal with the UK simply to meet Downing Street’s strict deadline. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

CHILD benefit has other perks associated with it other than the actual payment. Parents are encouraged to apply for child benefit even if they have no intention of utilising the payments. However, there are some instances where a parent or career may want to completely opt out. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

STATE pension income could be factored into income tax calculations along with personal pensions and certain benefits. However, how the taxes are paid will vary based on the individual circumstances. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

UNIVERSAL CREDIT brings other support and benefits on top of the monthly payments it provides. For eligible claimants, it is possible to receive help with phone services, additional living costs and water bills. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

HMRC is a popular target for scammers. HMRC are responsible for many areas which affect people all over the UK including various benefits, tax schemes and government projects, and as such, falling prey to a scam can be devastating for victims. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

RETIREMENT AND ME interviewee David has explained what his part-time job means to him, as he explains how he spends the extra £400 a month on top of his “reasonable” state pension and “very small” private pension. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

UNIVERSAL CREDIT is the controversial benefits system replacing a number of legacy benefits. Following the first stages of the UK roll-out, it is possible for new benefits claimants and those who have had a change in circumstances to access their Universal Credit account online – here is how. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

OFCOM, or the Office of Communications, is the UK state approved regulatory and competition authority for the country’s telecommunications, broadcasting and postal industries. On the 15th of February, Ofcom put rules in place which could allow consumers to save hundreds on their bills – how can you save money? Daily Express :: Finance Feed

ROYAL MAIL is increasing the price of postage stamps next month, it has been announced. Both First and Second Class stamps will go up in cost from March 23. This is what you need to know about the increase. Daily Express :: Finance Feed