April is a month of change for our personal finances, with changes to taxes, benefits, and pensions affecting people’s wage packets and bank statements across the country. But one small change is due to take effect from tomorrow that could hike up the cost of staying in touch with your …
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By Richard Wilson, Chief Executive, Interactive Investor Updated: 19:00 EDT, 30 March 2024 The London stock exchanges have been an engine for growth and innovation for 250 years. London has been the leading financial centre in the world for much of that time. Now, however, it is in decline. We …
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Dressed up: Debbie Wiseman at the Jubilee Debbie Wiseman OBE is a composer best known for her musical scores for films such as Wilde and To Olivia, and TV dramas including The Undeclared War, Father Brown and Wolf Hall, writes York Membery. The 60-year-old is Classic FM’s composer in residence …
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By This Is Money Updated: 13:09 EDT, 28 March 2024 When it comes to tips on investing for income it’s worth listening to the manager of an investment trust that’s raised its dividend payout for 50 years in a row. Scottish American Investment Company, commonly known as SAINTS, is one …
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There is something of a mystery going on at the Royal Mail — but nothing to do with the recent Post Office scandal. Rather it involves a surge in ‘counterfeit’ stamps and a hefty £5 penalty for those who receive (and accept) mail posted using one. Money Mail has been …
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Martin Lewis’ financial advice website Money Saving Expert has issued a ‘last chance’ warning for people who send letters and packages to stock up on stamps, ahead of next month’s price spike. From April 2, the cost of sending a letter or parcel by second-class standard delivery will jump by …
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Stamp prices are set to rise by by 10p from next month. The Royal Mail confirmed it will increase the price of first-class stamps to £1.25 and second-class stamps at 86p. Just last year, a first-class stamp only cost 95p before facing an increase to £1.10 in April 2023 and …
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Deal will see Royal London pay £192.5m for 50% stake in 1 Triton Square The office in Euston used to be leased by Facebook owner Meta By Daniel Fessahaye Updated: 07:25 EDT, 18 March 2024 British Land has sold half its stake in the Euston office building that was formerly …
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An RAF jet attacked by the Kremlin was denied electronic warfare protection in a desperate effort to save money. The aircraft, which has been routinely used by senior members of the Royal Family and prime ministers, was literally defenceless when Russia jammed its GPS system. The VIP jet was flying …
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Victoria dates back to 1895 and holds a Royal Warrant By Jane Denton Updated: 11:54 EDT, 13 March 2024 Royal floor maker Victoria has cut 1,170 jobs, equating to 16 per cent of its workforce, as the London-listed group continues to suffer weak demand. Geoff Wilding, the group’s chairman, acknowledged …
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