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I live in Canada but can I get my state pension paid in sterling?

I have been a permanent resident in Canada and had dual citizenship since 1977. I have opened a sterling bank account with HSBC in Canada - can my British state pension be paid into it?




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Pension tax relief cuts would be another bad intergenerational deal

Moves such as cutting higher rate tax relief are often depicted as hitting the wealthy older generation, but that's disingenuous.




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I will inherit £25k while my younger brother gets £5m - can I fight this?

I feel aggrieved my inheritance is going to be £25k while my brother will likely get £975k from my father in addition to the £4m in properties he's already received.




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Can the council make me homeless if money for mum's care home runs out?

There's enough money to keep up with my mum's care home payments until Christmas. I'm keeping the heating switched off and have cut down on groceries to try to save some extra money.




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My chef husband gets paid via tips in a tronc - can we claim child benefit?

Would tips be taken into consideration for child benefit? If they aren't then his income falls below the threshold at which child benefit is removed. The child benefit rules and common traps explained...




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JEFF PRESTRIDGE: New Chancellor Rishi Sunak needs to make his mark...by improving our pensions

With the smell of a spring Budget in the air comes the rumour of yet more restrictions on the tax relief available to boost our pension saving. But how will Mr Sunak treat pension savers?




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Could an inheritance tax overhaul hit Bank of Mum and Dad?

Proposed changes to inheritance tax could make it more costly to help children onto the housing ladder, with a proposed 10% tax levied on sums above £30,000 given away each year.




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How can an £18,000 investment-linked insurance policy be worth 60p?

The controversial investment-linked insurance policies were popular decades ago, but have since been all but abandoned by customers and firms after an explosion in complaints.




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Pension pots locked as financial advisers can't afford insurance

One financial advice firm has told how its premiums rose from £3,700 in 2009 to £45,000 in 2019. Another adviser says premiums jumped from £22,736 in 2017 to £112,000 in 2018.




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Vanguard's Sipp is the UK's cheapest ever DIY pension

Vanguard says the new self-invested personal pension scheme is designed to cut the 'cost and complexity' of saving for retirement.




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Should you put more cash into your pension in case of Budget changes?

Rookie Chancellor Rishi Sunak was given a month to prepare for the Budget on March 11. Will Government top-ups into retirement savings pots be lowered to the 20 per cent basic rate for everyone?




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Could my ex-husband sabotage a pension before handing it over to me?

What is to stop my ex-husband converting everything to useless shares that are falling in value? Barrister Rhys Taylor explains how pensions are handled when couples divorce.




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RUTH SUNDERLAND: We need a Budget for savers

If the new Chancellor Rishi Sunak wants to appeal to Tory voters in the shires and the new converts in the Red Wall seats of the North, he should use his first Budget to end the war of attrition on savers.




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How fast should you spend your pension pot? Many withdraw 8% a year

'Cash today, poverty tomorrow must be avoided, as large withdrawals from pension pots could mean later life hardship for many,' says the Association of British Insurers.




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BEN WILKINSON: Freedom can be costly when it comes to pensions

Five years after the introduction of pension freedoms, the Association of British Insurers is warning that many middle-aged savers may not be doing what's best with their pension pots.




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Campaigners against Continental Wealth Management take fight to court

After the failure by UK authorities to take action, campaigners have launched a private prosecution on the Costa Blanca where many of the rogue schemes now operate.




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Claim pension credit if you are over 75 and could lose free TV licence

Pension credit is a benefit for the poorest pensioners, and a surge in applications is likely to be underway due to the decision to means test pensioners for the free TV licence.




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Richest retirees have an income 17 TIMES bigger than poorest

The pension incomes of Britain's richest retirees are now 17 times higher than those of the poorest as the gap between the two has nearly doubled over the past decade.




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When will age you can access pension cash rise from 55 to 57?

Anyone aged 47 or under must plan ahead if they want to retire earlier than 57, or will need cash for other purposes like paying off mortgages, home renovations or university fees for their children.




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What to do with your pension if you are hard up or made redundant

We explain how you can mitigate the fallout from reducing or ending pension contributions for a time. Don't panic, stay vigilant against scams, and keep paying in if you can afford it.




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Child benefit claims plummet, meaning more parents lose state pension credits

The number of families claiming child benefit has plunged by 44,000 to 7.28m over a year, and has fallen by well over half a million since 2012.




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I wrongly thought I got divorced - can my wife share an inheritance?

We separated 20 years ago. I am about to inherit from an estate and have a small private pension and a full state pension. Can my wife claim on them? Lawyer Lisa Pepper, of Osbornes Law, replies.




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Steve Webb answers your pension questions here

Former Pensions Minister Steve is This is Money's Agony Uncle. Here's where you can check out all his previous columns to see if any involve issues affecting you.




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Savers transferring final salary pensions will get warning letters

Any saver expressing interest in ditching a final salary pension is to be warned off in a letter telling them it's unlikely to be in their best interests.




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David Walliams announces he will release a free audio story daily

The Britain's Got Talent judge tweeted the good news, revealing the first story will be from his The World's Worst Children series. 




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Amanda Holden enjoys a scenic jog in London park with daughter Lexi, 14, and dog Rudie

The Britain's Got Talent judge, 49, displayed her toned figure in gym gear as she got some fresh air with her family.




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Amanda Holden says the NHS 'saved her life' as she urges public to take part in #ClapForCarers event

The Britain's Got Talent judge, 49, praised the NHS amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis, while speaking about them on Wednesday's edition of Heart Breakfast.




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Amanda Holden shares selfie with girls Hollie and Lexi before nominating BGT judges to pet challenge

The radio host, 49, shared a sweet selfie with daughters Hollie, eight and 14-year-old Lexi on Instagram on Thursday before nominating fellow BGT judges to a fun pet challenge.




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Alesha Dixon's baby girl Anaya joins her in the gym for cute mother-daughter home workouts 

The Britain's Got Talent judge was joined by seven-month old Anaya - the younger of her two children with partner Azuka Ononye  as she kicked off her week with some free exercise.




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War veteran Colin Thackery says we have to be 'disciplined' to beat coronavirus

Chelsea war veteran Colin Thackery, 90, told on GMB we have to be 'disciplined' and 'do what we're told' to beat coronavirus - but admitted he finds it 'highly amusing' that people are stockpiling toilet roll.




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Alesha Dixon shares sweet photos of her daughters Azura, six, and Anaya, seven months

The Britain's Got Talent judge posted a photo of Azura, six, sweetly kissing her little sister Anaya, seven months, on the cheek.




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BGT: First look at wild and wacky auditions ahead of Easter air date

The preview features a montage of some of the show's wackiest auditions yet, as the nation sets out to wow judges Simon Cowell, David Walliams, Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden.




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Britain's Got Talent announce new online spin-off Unseen to replace More Talent

The eight mini episodes will be released on ITV Hub minutes after the main show ends, to showcase some of the more bizarre and wacky acts who auditioned for the show.




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Amanda Holden enjoys her daily run with daughter Hollie, 8, amid coronavirus lockdown

Amanda Holden looked delighted to be getting her exercise in as she enjoyed her daily run with daughter Hollie, eight on Thursday.




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So, David Walliams, is your granny REALLY a gangster? the author was asked by child fans

To grown-ups, David Walliams (pictured, with child fans Evie and Ed) is the Little Britain star who brings his humorous touch to Britain's Got Talent. But to children, he's the reigning king of fiction.




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Simon Cowell enjoys family bike ride with Lauren Silverman and their son Eric, six, in Malibu

The music mogul, 60, has been self-isolating with his other half, 42, after California residents were put under lockdown in late March.




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Amanda Holden takes out her bin in style as she sizzles in shimmering fuchsia evening gown

The Britain's Got Talent judge, 49, donned a fuchsia dress with a daring leg spit as she strutted her stuff while taking out her rubbish.




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Alan Carr takes out his bin in a sparkling silver jumpsuit and orange wig

The comedian's husband Paul Drayton uploaded the hilarious clip to Instagram with the RuPaul's Drag Race UK judge wearing the sparkling suit with a bright orange wig.




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'It's all about Eric and what he would like': Britain's Got Talent RETURNS to TV screens

Britain's Got Talent will return to our TV screens on Saturday along bringing a new batch of contestants hoping to wow the judges with their skills.




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Amanda Holden admits she hopes Simon Cowell's weight loss will help him return to Mr Nasty

The music and TV mogul lost the impressive amount of weight after adopting a healthier vegan lifestyle last year, and Amanda is hoping for other big changes in her pal too.   




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Amanda Holden and Ashley Roberts play with a heart-shaped pillow in fun clip

The Britain's Got Talent judge, 49, and the Pussycat Doll, 38, put on typically playful displays as they larked around their empty office at Global Studios in a bid to cheer up the nation on Tuesday.




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Alesha Dixon admits she's 'constantly at battle' with the prospect of having more kids

The Britain's Got Talent judge, 41, has admitted she's 'constantly at battle' with the prospect of growing her family in this week's edition of the Happy Mum Happy Baby podcast.




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Amanda Holden puts on a leggy display in a navy polka dot minidress and white heels

The presenter, 49, looked effortlessly stylish as she slipped into a navy polka dot dress, teamed with white heels as she left her Heart Radio show on Tuesday.




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Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly recreate Jan Van Eyck's Arnolfini Portrait

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly looked unrecognisable as they recreated Jan Van Eyck's Arnolfini Portrait from 1434 on Instagram on Tuesday.




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A glimpse inside Amanda Holden's VERY lavish lockdown 

Amanda Holden has shared a glimpse into her extremely glamorous lockdown life on Instagram.




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Britain's Got Talent EXC: The judges can't bear to look at VERY bendy contortionist 

In a new clip released ahead of the series' debut, at the Manchester auditions the panel could not bring themselves to look at the contestant




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Amanda Holden reveals she'd put 'ANYTHING in her mouth' if she went on I'm A Celebrity.

The BGT judge, 49, revealed she would take part on I'm A Celebrity but only on one condition and stated that she would 'put anything in her mouth' when it comes to the dreaded Bushtucker trails.




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Britain's Got Talent SPOILER: First audition sees contortionist and dancing Dachshunds

The new series, which was filmed earlier this year before the UK COVID-19 lockdown, sees St Anne's Gospel Choir from London kick off the auditions.




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BGT EXCLUSIVE: Amanda Holden reveals there are translators for CATS AND DOGS

In an exclusive clip from the new online spin-off series Unseen, Amanda gives Simon some insight into translators that are available for their furry friends, leading him to say they've 'got to get one.'




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BGT: Amanda and Alesha in TEARS at choir Sign Along With Us as they receive the FIRST golden buzzer

Britain's Got Talent saw choir Sign Along With Us leave judges Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon in tears with their heart-rending rendition of This Is Me from The Greatest Dancer.