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1 week ago | 
nottinghampost.com | Charlotte Fisher
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has offered a straightforward tip to help individuals avoid falling for scammers impersonating their bank. By simply dialling three digits, customers can connect with their bank to verify the legitimacy of incoming calls. The memorable and secure phone number serves as a reliable method for people to get in touch with their financial institution if they harbour any doubts about their accounts, or if they're having trouble locating a customer service number.
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2 weeks ago | 
manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Charlotte Fisher
Thousands of runners will take to the streets today, April 27, as part of the UK's biggest marathon event - and entry details for next year's London Marathon, including the ballot, have already been unveiled. Typically held on the last Sunday in April, organisers have confirmed that the 2026 London Marathon will take place on Sunday, April 26, 2026.
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2 weeks ago | 
manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Charlotte Fisher
The break in tradition reflects the humility the late pontiff lived his life withBreaking away from tradition and choosing sobriety over pomp, Pope Francis will be buried in just one coffin at his funeral this morning, compared with the traditional amount of three for a Pope. Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88, with his funeral due to take place on Saturday morning at St Peter’s Square in Vatican City.
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2 weeks ago | 
manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Charlotte Fisher
“People need to be encouraged to talk, scam silence needs to end”Experts have issued a list of common red flags to look out for to prevent yourself from being scammed. Research shows that nearly half of the people targeted by scammers last year had their money stolen - with the average amount lost being £481.
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3 weeks ago | 
manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Charlotte Fisher
Fake websites may request personal details from older women or pretend they are connected with Martin LewisMartin Lewis has issued a warning to women impacted by the changes State Pension age who may fall victim to compensation scamsFraudulent websites are claiming that compensation is available, campaigners from the WASPI (Women Against State Pension Inequality) group have said.
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3 weeks ago | 
manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Charlotte Fisher
The government predicts all cases will be resolved by the end of March 2027More than £800 million is owed by the government in State Pension underpayments, according to new figures. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) published an update on Thursday (April 24) of cases checked as part of its ongoing correction exercise which started in January 2021.
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3 weeks ago | 
manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Charlotte Fisher
Eligible families in Oldham will receive the money to help with the cost of livingThousands of families in Greater Manchester are set to get £15 payments during the May half-term to help prevent 'holiday hunger'. Every child in Oldham who qualifies for free school meals is eligible for the one off payment, with schools automatically sending out the money to families in the last week of May.
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3 weeks ago | 
manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Charlotte Fisher
The government announced their new small pensions pot consolidator today, April 24Brits could see a "£1,000 retirement savings boost" under the government's new plans to combine small pension pots. By bringing together small, forgotten about pension pots the government predicts the average worker will see a boost in their retirement savings of around £1,000.
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3 weeks ago | 
manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Charlotte Fisher
The marathon will take place this Sunday and is expected to see more than 36,000 people take partThe Manchester Marathon is set to take place this weekend on Sunday, April 27, and runners will be able to enjoy a long list of freebies around the city. From free pizzas to complimentary pints, race finishers - and volunteers in certain circumstances - can grab themselves some treats for absolutely no charge after the long 26.2 mile event.
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3 weeks ago | 
manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Charlotte Fisher
Martin Lewis reposted his clarification to X after recent calls for the government to abolish the 'two-child benefit cap'Martin Lewis has issued clarification to anyone on Child Benefit about what the 'two-child benefit cap' actually means. The Money Saving Expert has explained the difference between Child Benefit rules, the 'two-child benefit limit' and the benefit cap, after the 'two-child cap' made headlines recently.
