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Five pension mistakes costing people with private pots 'thousands'
Sam Robinson, Principal Financial Adviser at Almond Financial, has identified five key pension pitfalls that he says are catching out workers across the UK.
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Cheapest home extension that can add £20,000 to your house price
Transforming your garage into a home gym is one of the cheapest home renovations you can do
HMRC inheritance tax warning after parents give money to cover spending
Gary Rycroft, from BBC One programmes Rip Off Britain and Morning Live, has spoken out in reply to a concerned taxpayer.
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Birmingham hospital issues vital heatwave advice as temperature hits 36C
Hospitals across the country are seeing systems failures due to the heat
DWP handing state pensioners extra £114 a week with six-month rule
DWP Attendance Allowance paid out at two weekly rates, depending on the severity of your condition.
Stop-and-search in Tamworth leads to arrest of Birmingham man
Police officers spotted a vehicle being driven suspiciously
Birmingham heatwave closures full list including schools, attractions and shops
Parents and guardians have received emails informing them of the closures
Met Office issues two-word heatwave warning amid 39C temperatures
The temperature continues to rise throughout the week
Birmingham Victoria Square stabbing - all we know after teen attacked
An 18-year-old was stabbed during an incident in Victoria Square, Birmingham city centre, at 8.30pm on Tuesday, June 23
Heatwave causes almost 1 in 10 train cancellations as temperature reaches 36C
Extreme heat can cause significant rail disruption
Tribute paid to 'kind' Birmingham grandfather, 61, who died after collision
Stephen Peek died in hospital after the incident on Monday
Travellers urged 'buy holiday money now' as pound reaches 10-month high
The Pound hit €1.162 this morning
Teenager, 17, arrested after knife seized in Wolverhampton
A young man made off but was soon detained by officers
Raise the Colours slapped with High Court injunction banning them from hanging up flags
Raise the Colours was served with the injunction after it was agreed that their activities created clear road safety and public safety risks and caused distress in local communities
State pensioners face having tax codes changed and new charge from HMRC
The allowances will be issued to nine million retirees again this coming winter.
UK households with £20,000 in savings account warned over missing £322
Moneyfactscompare.co.uk has found the average savings rate now standsat 3.57%
Hottest June day on record as temperatures reach 36C
It's forecast to get even hotter tomorrow
Martin Lewis delivers verdict on 'simpler' upcoming ISA changes
Moving cash around in ISAs is about to be more difficult
Birmingham dog owners urged to follow 'common sense' tips this heatwave
Birmingham Dogs Home's central manager explained the tips and tricks pet owners can follow to keep their animals safe and cool this heatwave
Lloyds Bank makes 'clear' announcement for thousands of UK businesses
94 per cent expect their business to grow over the next 10 years, up from 81 per cent in 2025.