Mortgage Overpayments Could Shave Years Off Loan Term
Mortgage brokers say overpayments are an underused strategy that can reduce interest and shorten loan terms. Even modest payments can save thousands, but experts warn it may not suit everyone.
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Martin Lewis warns millions could be missing out on £9,500 in lost pensions
Martin Lewis warns millions of UK workers could be missing out on £9,500 in lost pensions, urging checks via the Government's free tracing service.
DWP Confirms Free TV Licence for Pensioners on Pension Credit
State pensioners aged 75+ on Pension Credit can get a free TV Licence worth £180. DWP confirms £0 cost for eligible households. How to claim.
Cash Use Rises for Third Year, But Younger Generation Prefers Cards
Cash use in the UK rose for the third year in 2024, with record withdrawals at post offices, but younger generations prefer cards.
Traders Placed Over $1bn in Timely Bets on Iran Conflict, Raising Insider Trading Concerns
Traders placed over $1bn in perfectly timed bets on oil and prediction markets ahead of Iran conflict events, raising insider trading concerns.
RBA Rate Hike Debate: Experts Warn of Policy Error Amid Economic Recovery
Economists warn RBA rate hike could be policy error, citing moderating inflation and fragile recovery.
State pensioners born before 1946 get extra £100 automatically
State pensioners born before 28 September 1946 will receive an extra £100 in their Winter Fuel Payment, raising it to £300, while younger pensioners get £200. The payment is automatic for all, but those earning over £35,000 must repay via tax.
HMRC Confirms £10 Daily Penalties for Late Self Assessment
HMRC is issuing £10 daily penalties in July for households that missed the Self Assessment deadline, with charges up to £900. Additional penalties apply after six and 12 months.
Nigel Farage Pal Issues 4-Word Verdict on Quitting
A friend of Nigel Farage says the Reform UK leader is tired but will not resign amid pressure over donations from convicted fraudster George Cottrell and crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne.
Mexico vs England Hydration Break: World Cup Farce
FIFA's mandatory hydration breaks are criticized as pointless in England's World Cup match against Mexico, with mild temperatures and rain making them unnecessary.
Lloyds Pays £139k After Glitch Exposes Customer Accounts
Lloyds Banking Group paid £139k after a software glitch exposed personal data of nearly 500,000 customers, including account details and NI numbers.
Lloyds Pays £139k After IT Glitch Exposes Customer Data
Lloyds Banking Group pays £139k in compensation after a software glitch exposed personal data of nearly 500,000 customers, including account details and NI numbers.
Martin Lewis Urges Pensioners to Claim £6k DWP Allowance
Martin Lewis urges pensioners to check eligibility for Attendance Allowance, worth up to £5,959.20/year, as 1.1 million eligible people miss out on this non-means-tested benefit.
Nationwide Records 9% Jump in Gambling Spending
Nationwide reports 9% rise in gambling spending in January; survey shows 68% of gamblers expect to bet more in 2026 due to major sporting events.
DWP Demands Bank Statements After £10k Inheritance Spent
A Universal Credit claimant faces a compliance interview after spending a £10,000 inheritance on debts and furniture. DWP requests bank statements, causing anxiety.
Lloyds Bank Scraps In Branch Account Services As Closures Mount
Lloyds Banking Group cuts 325 jobs and announces locations of 100 branch closures, sparking concern from unions and small business groups.
Older Pensioners Get Up to £415.44 Weekly with AP Rise
Older state pensioners can now receive up to £415.44 per week, combining the basic state pension and Additional Pension, after the DWP increased the maximum AP payment to £230.54 weekly from April.
Starmer must fix EV VAT inequality before quitting
Keir Starmer must cut the 20% VAT on public EV charging to match the 5% domestic rate, or two million UK drivers will never forgive him, as the unfair 'pavement tax' penalises those without driveways.
State Pensioners Get £36,000 Under Old Rules
Some state pensioners receive over £36,000 a year from the DWP, more than triple the full new state pension, due to deferral and SERPS loopholes.
Rachel Reeves pensions tax nightmare to haunt families
Soon-to-be-ex-Chancellor Rachel Reeves' inheritance tax on unused pension pots will burden grieving families with 40% IHT bills and bureaucratic chaos from April 2027, experts warn.
State Pension Age Rise Delays Pension Credit Eligibility
The ongoing State Pension age increase from 66 to 67 delays eligibility for weekly DWP Pension Credit top-ups for low-income pensioners, with some waiting up to 11 months after their 66th birthday.
HMRC Warns of July 31 Payments on Account Deadline
HMRC has reminded taxpayers that the second Payments on Account deadline for the 2025-2026 tax year is July 31, 2026. Payments help spread tax costs, with exceptions for bills under £1,000 or if over 80% of tax was paid outside Self Assessment.
Jet2 to Announce Full-Year Results Amid Peace Deal Boost
Jet2 will release full-year financial results on Wednesday, with shareholders keen to see if US-Iran peace talks boosted summer bookings and stabilised jet fuel supplies.
Brighton Urged to Sell Verbruggen as Newcastle Monitor GK
Newcastle United are targeting James Trafford as their primary goalkeeper but have alternatives including Brighton's Bart Verbruggen, who pundit Alan Smith says Brighton should cash in on after his World Cup performances.
Couples Warned They Could Miss HMRC Tax Break Worth £1,000+
UK couples could be missing an HMRC tax break worth over £1,000 if they haven't claimed Marriage Allowance. The allowance lets a lower-earning partner transfer £1,260 of their Personal Allowance, cutting tax by up to £252 per year, with backdated claims p
Lloyds Customers Reclaim £2m in Chargebacks This Year
Lloyds customers claimed £2m in chargebacks this year. Bank warns of scams targeting popular Christmas items as Black Friday approaches.
HMRC Sets August 31 Deadline for £108 Child Benefit
HMRC warns 1.5 million households to extend Child Benefit claims by August 31, 2026, or lose £108.20 per payment. Claimants with teenagers aged 16-19 in education must act now.
Family Made £250k from Illegal Puppy Breeding
A family in Carmarthenshire earned over £250,000 from unlicensed dog breeding, selling puppies online under false names. A judge described it as a 'highly lucrative' and 'prevalent' crime in rural Wales.
Fed Governor Lisa Cook Faces $1.3m in Legal Fees After Trump Firing Attempt
Fed Governor Lisa Cook faced $1.3m in legal fees after Trump's attempt to fire her, now at Supreme Court.
Married Couples Pay £213 Home Insurance Warning Issued
Married homeowners face a £213 average annual home insurance premium, £51 more than single applicants, according to Which? analysis of Compare the Market data.
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