Martin Lewis outlines pension scheme for 16-21 year olds Make the most of your money by signing up to our newsletter for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info With long hours and 34 people working for him, retiring at the age of 46 was something he was really looking forward to. "It was just too much really," he says as he looks back upon why he decided to sell his company. Related articles Pension ages - which EU country has the lowest state pension age HMRC issues £500 ‘C19’ support payment today - check your bank account READ MORE HSBC warning as scam text may be followed with dangerous call Prior to selling up, Chris was working intense hours in London each week, and …
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Universal Credit: DWP confirms Britons are set for £500 payout – eligibility explained
Coffey questioned on Universal Credit uplift and legacy benefits Make the most of your money by signing up to our newsletter for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Universal Credit is a newer system, designed to streamline the benefits process and ensure Britons receive ample support. At present, the newer Universal Credit payment is slowly coming into force in replacement of older payments known as legacy benefits. While these vary, one such benefit which is currently claimed by significant numbers of people is Working Tax Credit. Related articles State pension: Equity release could help women affected by age change Martin Lewis urges action as BT, Virgin, Sky, O2 & more hike prices …
Martin Lewis explains how to secure the top interest rates – you could get up to 1.25%
Martin Lewis discusses UK regulated savings accounts Make the most of your money by signing up to our newsletter for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Martin Lewis , Money Saving Expert, is well known for breaking down complicated financial issues and helping people to save money. One key preoccupation for many Britons right now is securing a decent return on their savings. With interest rates tumbling due to the financial crisis, it has been difficult to find solid offers which provide a return on cash saved. Related articles Virgin Money offering 2% interest rate - limited time to secure offer State pension: Britons urged to check National Insurance record READ MORE 95 …
Meddling SNP demands ‘urgent new path’ in Brexit row – Frost urged to ‘explain’ himself
Brexit: David Davis warns of 'three more years' of negotiations Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The Northern Ireland Protocol - agreed in the Brexit deal - is designed to avoid customs checks along the Irish border. But, trust was badly damaged in January when the EU moved to block the export of COVID-19 vaccines to Northern Ireland. Related articles 'They hate it when lies are exposed!' Britons tear into EU Brexiteers tear apart 'petty' EU's anti-Brexit visa fees plot Tensions across Northern Ireland reached boiling point and the nation was rocked by street violence in April. Prime Minister Boris Johnson threatened to rip up …
Warm Home Discount Scheme rules explained as Ofgem changes places support in doubt
Working from home: Expert explains how to claim for energy bills Make the most of your money by signing up to our newsletter for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Ofgem is expected to raise the energy price cap this Friday which, according to expert analysis, could result in more than 11 million Britons payins £112 more a year for their gas and electricity. According to analysis from the End Fuel Poverty Coalition, the typical dual-fuel charge could surge to £1,250 per year as a result of the increase. Related articles Can you claim PIP for arthritis? Premium Bonds: Your old Bonds could still win the jackpot - check now READ MORE ‘My side hustle made me a millionaire in my …
Dan Walker explains behind-the-scenes reason for BBC Breakfast Olympics changes
Fans love to see behind-the-scenes as to why BBC Breakfast runs the way it does, and presenter Dan Walker answered a viewer's question about the Olympics coverage. One viewer tweeted to ask: "Can anyone explain why the BBC Olympics coverage show suddenly ends when they swap presenter, then they play the opening titles of the Olympics and it starts all over again?" "Why don't they just hand over to the next presenter and carry on?" Some social media users had a guess as to why. "Guessing it’s so they can clearly chop up the segments for iPlayer?" thought one Twitter user. "Because they don't actually change presenters, the people in the seats regenerate, and you can't show that pre-watershed," joked another. "It's because the opening titles are cool" added another joker. Fortunately, Dan himself saw the viewer's query and was on hand with an answer. He shared the question and replied: "Good question. It’s because the team in the gallery (editor, …
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WhatsApp is trying to explain its privacy policy update again
Last month, WhatsApp tried to explain to its users around the world that it was changing the way it handled personal information. That spectacularly backfired as people got irked at the idea of WhatsApp sharing things with its parent company: Facebook. The world’s most popular chat app then backpeddled, and tried to explain what it meant. But it still didn’t stop users flocking to rival services like Signal . Now it’s having another go. To be clear, the changes are still going ahead. WhatsApp is just changing the messaging around how users will be told. WhatsApp published a blog post in which it said users will be shown a banner alert in the coming weeks which will encourage them to learn more about the update and what is and is not changing. It will also display messages in the Status section of the app which will declare the firm’s continued commitment to privacy and that conversations will remain end-to-end encrypted. Earlier this year, the app began …
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State pension UK: National Insurance rules explained – can the unemployed build records?
Martin Lewis provides advice on tracking down lost pensions Make the most of your money by signing up to our newsletter for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info State pension income is dependent on NI records, with a minimum of 10 years worth of contributions needed to receive anything in retirement. To receive the full amount, which is currently £175.20 per week, at least 35 years of contributions will be needed. Related articles Pension contributions: UK savers urged to 'boost' their pots EU settlement scheme: DWP updates rules on benefit entitlement READ MORE Boris Johnson to 'digitalise' free bus passes with £3bn 'shake-up' For NI contributions to be counted, they'll …
Money Talk: How much Inheritance Tax do I have to pay? Rules on trustees & Wills explained
Inheritance tax labelled ‘unfair’ and ‘cruel’ by expert Make the most of your money by signing up to our newsletter for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info In the latest instalment of Money Talk, Anthony wrote to Express Money regarding himself and his two siblings. Express Money spoke to Lee Platt, Wealth Planning specialist at Barclays Wealth and Neil Rushton, Chartered Financial Planner at Old Mill. They provided further insight to Anthony and others like him with regards to Inheritance tax . Related articles Pension warning as couples could be ‘incompatible’ for retirement Martin Lewis unpacks how to secure the top interest rates READ MORE SEISS: Warning as Britons left …
When is Amazon Prime Day 2021 and what deals will be on?
AMAZON Prime Day is running for two days on June 21 and 22 this year . Shoppers will be able to cash in on over two million deals and discounts during the 48 hour event. Read our Amazon Prime Day 2021 live blog for the latest updates This year there will be money-off top brands like Lego, Bosch, Fitbit and Philips plus more, from small and medium-sized businesses selling on Amazon. Amazon is also running a promotion currently where you can bag yourself a £10 credit ahead of the sale and use it to spend on Prime Day, reducing the price you pay for top products even more. Here's everything you need to know about this year's Amazon Prime Day. What is Amazon Prime Day? Amazon Prime Day is an online sale the retail giant holds every year. It was originally launched in 2015 to celebrate Amazon’s 20th birthday, but has since evolved into a cult-like sale a bit like Black Friday or Cyber Monday. It lasts for two days, and only Amazon Prime members can …
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