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Live news: Asia equities rise as Wall Street gains boost investor

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Hong Kong woos family offices in bid to boost post-Covid growth

Hong Kong will host an “invitation only” meeting for some of the world’s richest family offices next month, as the city battles Singapore to attract private wealth and resuscitate its pandemic-battered economy. The Wealth for Good in Hong Kong summit in late March will target representatives of some of the world’s richest families, according to […]

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Four words would let Jeremy Hunt boost pensions, save NHS and cut

In his autumn statement last November, Hunt announced a staggering £55billion worth of tax hikes and spending cuts. He slashed the threshold for the additional rate 45p tax band, and froze allowances and thresholds for income tax, national insurance and inheritance tax for a further two years, to April 2028. Hunt will not be letting […]

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UK unveils £60m boost to develop ships that will ’fly‘ above

The Government has unveiled a vital boost to the maritime industry, with £60million in funding distributed to innovative companies across the UK developing futuristic green technology. Among these include a company that is developing vessels that effectively “fly” above the surface of the water. The Department for Transport noted that for the first time, the […]

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Oral bacteria behind bad breath could boost your risk of heart

From visible plaque to tooth decay, Britons are no strangers to dental problems. Worryingly, research continues to suggest that the state of your oral health could translate to other serious health problems. A new study found that there might be a link between bacteria responsible for bad breath and heart disease. Whether you’re afraid of […]

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Xi Jinping vows to boost Iran trade and help revive nuclear deal

China’s president Xi Jinping has vowed to step up trade and investment co-operation with Iran and “constructively participate” in efforts to revive its nuclear deal with world powers, as he sought to reassure Tehran about the two nations’ bilateral relationship. During a visit on Tuesday to Beijing by Iran’s president Ebrahim Raisi — the first […]

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Britons could boost pension by £130,000 by giving it ‘a little

While this season will be filled with romance for many people, an expert is encouraging people to give more attention to their pension. As a pension can be one of the most valuable assets a person will ever hold, it could make a huge difference to a person’s lifestyle in later life.  Express.co.uk spoke exclusively […]

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Pensioners could see £1,000 yearly boost as annuity rates rise by

With an annuity, people hand over a lump sum and then are provided with a regular guaranteed income in retirement. However, previous low interest rates meant people parted with a lot of money and saw little in return. Recent rises in interest rates have caused bond yields to rise and this has led to an […]

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State pensioners could get £3,300 annual boost

A failure to claim can be caused by numerous factors, including lack of awareness, perceived but false stigma, and thinking one may not be eligible. However, Pension Credit can be claimed fairly easily – by phone and online – ensuring older people can apply wherever they are. Martin Lewis, founder of Money Saving Expert, previously […]

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Beetroot Really Can Boost Athletic Performance, And This Is Why

Beetroot is gaining popularity as a performance-enhancer for athletes and those wanting to gain a competitive advantage in running and cycling. Some people juice beetroot, some eat it, others mix up a drink from the powdered form. But will it make a noticeable difference on how quickly we run a race or cycle up a […]