Pensioners are being warned that they have just two months left to cash in £200 cost of living vouchers. Certain people living in Sandwell received a letter from the council before Christmas. It included a £200 payment, funded by Sandwell Council’s portion of the Household Support Fund. The government’s scheme …
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A major bank is planning to axe a key service for all two million customers in weeks. 1.9million customers of First Direct, a popular UK bank, will find it harder to pay money into their accounts after it announced it will axe a key service. First Direct contacted customers to …
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Martin Lewis has issued a warning about HMRC “even if the taxman hasn’t been in touch.” As the self-assessment deadline approaches, Mr Lewis took to X, formerly Twitter, to share a post from HMRC, with the deadline looming on January 31, 2025. It read: “Even if we haven’t been in …
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A sought-after 50p piece has sold for a huge £155 after sparking something of a bidding war on eBay. The coin, minted in 2009 to mark the anniversary of Kew Gardens’ opening, is thought to be worth around £145 by experts. One lucky eBay seller has therefore had an extra …
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Lloyds Bank has issued a full list of 86 bank branches closing in 2025. Lloyds Banking Group is currently set to close at least 86 more locations in 2025, as the trend of major high street banks and financial providers shutting branches continues. 6,214 bank branches have shut since January …
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Brits have been voicing their frustration over the “shocking” cost of Royal Mail stamps, which they believe is contributing to the plummeting sales of Christmas cards in 2024. Reports earlier this week indicated a 23% decrease in boxed card sales and a 15% fall in individual card purchases compared to …
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The current scheme allows customers to earn 2p in ‘Member Rewards’ every time they spend £1 on Co-op branded items or services News Lauren Haughey Lifestyle and Money Reporter 12:09, 09 Dec 2024Updated 12:09, 09 Dec 2024 Co-op is shaking up its loyalty scheme, with one perk unavailable from 2025(Image: …
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An easyJet flyer was left dumbfounded when they found out that the cancellation charge for their flight was higher than the fare itself. The customer booked the London Gatwick to Rome flight for £43.99 one day before departure, yet when they cancelled it they were issued a £49 fee, which …
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Royal Mail has signalled potential further increases in stamp prices following a £120million national insurance impact from the recent Budget. Martin Seidenberg, the chief of Royal Mail’s owning company, has also not dismissed the possibility of additional job cuts due to the rising costs. “We are looking at all areas …
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The Post Office has issued an alert over letters containing a free £150 boost before Christmas. UK households are being urged to watch out for new letters on the doormat from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for the Warm Home Discount. They are urging people with a prepayment …
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