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Vicky Shaw

@ThisIsVickyShaw

Personal Finance Correspondent, @PA. Views my own, re-tweets not an endorsement.

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Photo du Jour: Prime Minister @andyburnham addresses the media in Downing St before entering No10 as PM for the first time. By Stefan Rousseau/PA
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Around three-quarters of a million young adults are sitting on unclaimed pots of cash, according to @HMRCgovuk figures independent.co.uk/money/hm-r…
Over 750,000 young people could be owed thousands of pounds and not know about it

Over 750,000 young people could be owed thousands of pounds and not know about it

Some 758,000 18 to 23-year-olds have yet to claim their matured child trust fund, HM Revenue and Customs said

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Something old, something new... bridal jewellery made from gold sourced from end-of-life electronic waste launched by @RoyalMintUK independent.co.uk/climate-ch…
Bridal jewellery made from gold found in e-waste is launched by Royal Mint

Bridal jewellery made from gold found in e-waste is launched by Royal Mint

The collection, featuring wedding bands, engagement rings, earrings, bracelets and necklaces, is crafted from 18ct gold sourced from electronic waste.

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Average claim for a handbag and its contents now sits at more than £1,600, according to data from @avivaplc with claims reaching as high as £22,000 independent.co.uk/money/aviv…

Handbags and their contents value ‘surges with theft claims as high as £22,000’

Insurer Aviva has seven suggestions for handbag lovers to keep their precious belongings protected.

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One in five low income pensioners could not afford an emergency £200 bill, @LivingWageUK study finds independent.co.uk/money/livi…
One in five low-income pensioners ‘could not afford an emergency £200 bill’

One in five low-income pensioners ‘could not afford an emergency £200 bill’

Three in 10 older people on low incomes said they are in some level of debt, according to the research for the Living Wage Foundation.

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📰 @RossKemp urges people to strengthen their pension to ‘gain some serious pounds' via @ThisIsVickyShaw @Independent 💪 ⚡ Find out more - independent.co.uk/money/ross…
Ross Kemp urges people to strengthen their pension to ‘gain some serious pounds’

Ross Kemp urges people to strengthen their pension to ‘gain some serious pounds’

The actor and presenter takes part in a fitness workout for a new Pay Your Pension Some Attention campaign.

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Back to school purchases made over the summer holidays could soon be destined for the lost property cupboard, according to a new survey expressandstar.com/uk-news/2…
Families’ back to school purchases ‘could end up in lost property within weeks’

Families’ back to school purchases ‘could end up in lost property within weeks’

Tech items, school shoes and school blazers topped the list of items that parents said are the most costly to replace.

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27 is the age at which parents typically expect their children to become financially independent, according to @Yorkshire_BS standard.co.uk/business/mone…
27 ‘is typical age parents expect children to reach financial independence’

27 ‘is typical age parents expect children to reach financial independence’

Around 1% of parents believe their child will turn 50 before they no longer need them financially, research for Yorkshire Building Society indicates.

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Asking monthly rents reach new record highs, with tenants facing paying £400 more than five years ago says @rightmove independent.co.uk/news/uk/ho…
The cost of renting in Britain reaches record highs – but things might improve soon

The cost of renting in Britain reaches record highs – but things might improve soon

The average monthly rent that a new tenant faces paying is more than £400 than it was five years ago

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£88,000 average premium for homes with a sea view, @rightmove analysis has found independent.co.uk/money/righ…
Homes with a sea view ‘command average premium of more than £88,000’

Homes with a sea view ‘command average premium of more than £88,000’

Rightmove’s analysis indicates that coastal home buyers wanting to be able to see the sea face paying a price premium of nearly a third.

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New rules for buy now, pay later lenders proposed independent.co.uk/money/fina…
Buy now, pay later consumer protections proposed by Financial Conduct Authority

Buy now, pay later consumer protections proposed by Financial Conduct Authority

Borrowers will have more transparency over their loans and be able to complain to the ombudsman if something goes wrong, under the proposals.

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Cash Isas to be left untouched in next week's Mansion House speech, @PA understands independent.co.uk/news/uk/ho…
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Iron Maiden celebrated on Royal Mint coins independent.co.uk/money/iron…
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Photo du Jour: Chief Whip @alancampbellmp leaves today's weekly cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street. By Stefan Rousseau/PA
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Sextortation scam warning to students: @AskNationwide says it has seen a growing trend of blackmail scams standard.co.uk/business/mone…
Sextortion scam warning to students as building society sees ‘growing trend’

Sextortion scam warning to students as building society sees ‘growing trend’

Nationwide said that over the past year, its fraud team has seen a growing trend of blackmail scams.

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The average UK house price fell by around £1,150 or 0.4% month-on-month in May, according to an index ✍️: @ThisIsVickyShaw standard.co.uk/business/mone…
UK house price growth slows as home sales plummet in May

UK house price growth slows as home sales plummet in May

Stamp duty discounts became less generous for some home buyers from April

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More households could switch to heat pumps if they had a clear idea of savings in running costs, a report indicates independent.co.uk/money/take…
Take up of heat pumps ‘may be boosted if households shown running cost savings’

Take up of heat pumps ‘may be boosted if households shown running cost savings’

UK Finance said action is needed to help drive demand for ‘green’ home upgrades.

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Cost of a ‘minimum lifestyle’ in retirement has fallen, new research indicates independent.co.uk/news/uk/ho…
Cost of ‘minimum retirement lifestyle’ has fallen amid lower energy prices

Cost of ‘minimum retirement lifestyle’ has fallen amid lower energy prices

The changes are mainly due to reduced energy costs and some small spending adjustments by research participants, the PLSA said.

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Eurovision Song Contest fans who are hosting or attending a party to mark the occasion plan to spend £76 on average this year, a survey has found ✍️: @ThisIsVickyShaw standard.co.uk/business/mone…
Eurovision partygoers ‘plan to spend £76 celebrating the big night on average’

Eurovision partygoers ‘plan to spend £76 celebrating the big night on average’

A fifth of those tuning in to watch the grand final on Saturday do not plan to spend any money at all, TopCashback said.

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