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Pound Euro exchange rate: GBP/EUR flat on diminishing demand for safe-haven currencies
The pound was left flat against the single currency as demand for safe-havens slowed as markets continued to await further news from China on the expected economic impact of the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus.
Risk-sensitive currencies…
Amazon Prime Fraud Warning: People Lose 65,000 Pounds Due to Anxiety over Internet Banking Fraud
Between October 1, 2019, and January 16, 2020, the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) identified 571 reports of Amazon Prime-related Computer Software Service Fraud. The scam has seen fraudsters steal more than £1million from…
1250L Tax Code – What Does It Mean? How to verify that the tax code is correct
A tax code is used by an employer or pension provider in order to work out how much Income Tax should be taken from a person’s pay or pension. It’s HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) which tells them which code should be used in order to collect…
The pound exchange rate fell in US dollars at the time the Bank of England hinted at a rate cut
Mr Carney was notably dovish in today’s speech, saying: “There are downside risks from global growth and the possibility that uncertainties over future trading relationships could remain entrenched. With the relatively limited space to cut…
How a smart tourist paid just £ 373 for a two-week trip to Seychelles
As the New Year gets underway, many people will be looking ahead to the summertime of 2020. For some, it may be that they hope to enjoy a getaway this year - be that a staycation or perhaps a trip to sunnier climes.
Daria Gerasimova, 30,…
Mortgage at 23: How a woman saved a £ 27k deposit in 7 years without a mom and dad bank
Getting on the property ladder can seem like a mammoth task, and amassing a big enough deposit without hefty donations from loved ones may seem impossible to many. But, keen to purchase her own home without the financial support of family…
Child benefit increases in April 2020 – how much can you get each month?
The benefits freeze was announced by the government in 2015, meaning many households have not seen an increase in working-age benefits they receive during this time - such as Universal Credit and Child Benefit. The benefits freeze is due to…
Martin Lewis reveals losing over a million pounds to get up to 1150 pounds – are you?
Last week saw 2020 kick off, and with many people settling back into their everyday lives following the festivities of December, some will be looking to take a look at their finances. The start of the new year will no doubt provide some…
Saving money: a woman saves £ 386 in a simple financial trick – can you collect hundreds in…
The new year has kicked off, with plenty of people motivated to make 2020 the year of getting - or keeping - their finances in order as best they can. Whether it’s saving for the future or for a treat at the end of the year, some will opt…
Bitcoin starts 2020 with a great show of fluctuations
Instead, a curious about-turn occurred at around $6,550 which was bolstered by what some observers claim was a massive, multi-million-dollar investment in the early hours of this morning.
That huge shift of hard cash into cryptocurrency…