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Iran war could increase mortgage payments for 1.3m more families, says Bank of England

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Iran war could increase mortgage payments for 1.3m more families, says Bank of England

The US-Israel war against Iran could end up costing the monthly bills of more than one million UK households, the Bank of England has predicted, adding that the conflict has caused a “major supply chain crisis” in the global economy. Financial market turmoil over the Middle East conflict has caused banks to withdraw about 1,500 … Read more

The DWP confirms the reason why National Pension payments have not increased since April

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The pensioner's hands checking the loose change in the bag

The 25p ‘age 80’ payment remains fixed at its current rate (Image: Getty) The State Pension paid to people over 80 who retired before 2016 will not increase from April. The State Pension increases at the beginning of each new tax year, on 6 April, in accordance with three keys. The new rates are determined … Read more