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Preston Council wants to invest £1m in launch of 'ethical' new bank

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Residents and businesses across Lancashire are being urged to stay vigilant following a rise in reports of counterfeit banknotes

Public urged to be vigilant after spike in counterfeit cash

Rare Burnley bank note is to go under the hammer

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A warning has been issued over the circulation of fake bank notes.

Warning over influx of fake £10 and £20 notes - what to look out for

The Bank of England has kept interest rates at 4% for the second time in a row (Photos: Getty Images)

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Dave Burke, chief executive of NW Mutual, with Preston city councillors Valerie Wise and Matthew Brown

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It comes at a time when the Bank of England has recently lowered interest rates by 0.25% to 4%

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UK inflation rises to 3.8% – what it means for debt and daily costs

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Summer savings on new homes unveiled for Lancashire property seekers

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Free expert advice for homebuyers in Darwen

MCC President Lord King is on the search for the next team of 11 Community Cricket Heroes to join him for a match in the President's Suite at Lord's.

MCC President calls on Lancashire to nominate their Community Cricket Heroes

An eight meter long giant has appeared in Canary Wharf

A ‘giant’ made up of fake bank notes has appeared in Canary Wharf

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Inflation hits 10-month high driven by travel and food cost increases
Inflation is making everyday life more expensive, but some prices are starting to drop 💸
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Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5% - what that means for you

Lancashire County Council needs to refinance £641m worth of loans

High interest rates cause £693m borrowing headache for Lancashire County Council

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I always use my card but my mum gets stressed when she can't use cash

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey (C) attends the central bank's Monetary Policy Report press conference at the Bank of England on 7 November 2024 (Photo: Henry Nicholls - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Bank of England cuts interest rates again - what it means for you

UK Business insolvencies surge amid rising interest rates and energy price crisis

Ad Feature UK Business insolvencies surge amid rising interest rates

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Odds of a Premium Bonds win will worsen this year as NS&I cuts prizes

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UK inflation drops below Bank of England target: what it means for you

City workers walk past the Bank of England in London (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Inflation rises above 2% - what that means for consumers

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'Rare' banknotes featuring new King auctioned for nearly £1m

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NS&I launches new two- and five-year savings bonds

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Business confidence boosted but more investment required in latest Lancashire ec...
Business confidence across the county has been boosted following the results of the latest quarterly economic survey (QES).
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Major lender cuts mortgage rates for first-time buyers

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UK households face major mortgage payment increases in next 2 years

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UK inflation hits 2% for first time in 3 years - what it means for you

London tourist Paula Cavelius with the new-look banknotes bearing a portrait of King Charles III (Photo: Jas Lehal/PA Media Assignments)

How to exchange current banknotes for King Charles editions

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This is when banknotes with the face of King Charles will come into circulation

This is when new King Charles banknotes will enter circulation

The UK has entered a recession

UK enters recession as economy shrinks

A canal boat tilted in low water on the Glasson branch of the Lancaster Canal's approaching Glasson Marina.

Lancashire boaters braced for licence fees rise in 2024

The Bank of England has made a new announcement on the interest rate. (Credit: Aaron Chown/PA Wire)

Breaking Bank of England announces that interest rate will remain at 5.25%

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The Bank of England has announced a new interest base rate after an unexpected drop in inflation. (Credit: Getty Images)

Breaking Bank of England announces interest rates will remain at 5.25%

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Breaking Liz Truss defends her record as prime minister in think tank speech

Top tips to make the most of rising interest rates

Surging house prices and pension values have largely benefited older generations with many young people locked out of home ownership altogether, according to the Resolution Foundation.

House prices could fall by 25% in ‘new normal’ for homeowners

Below are 12 of the cheapest neighbourhoods in Preston to buy property

The 12 cheapest neighbourhoods in Preston to buy property

A commuter walks through heavy rain near the Bank of England, London.

Bank of England increases interest rates for 13th time in a row

Interest rates are set to rise again

Millions of homeowners issued warning as mortgages set to rise again

A Martin Lewis fan revealed how they are to be £2,330 better off after acting on the consumer champion’s advice and making just one phone call.

Martin Lewis fan shares how one phone call made her £2,330 better off

Some bank notes are no longer legal tender, as well as old-style £1 coins - but don’t worry, as you can still exchange them at these banks and other places.

Banks that will still exchange old £1 coins as well as £10 & £20 notes

Bank of England impose another interest rate hike

The cost of a two-year fixed-rate mortgage in the UK rose above 6 per cent on Monday.

Mortgage rate increase: The help available if you can’t pay

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey and other Monetary Policy Committee members at Panaz

Bank of England Governor visits local business

Nationwide has revealed that UK house prices increased by 0.5% in April

Nationwide: UK house prices rising unexpectedly following months of decline

There are 10 major money changes coming up which could all affect your finances in May.

10 major money changes to be aware of in May

Where will the tooth fairy put her money if we stop using cash

Blaise Tapp: How will the tooth fairy pay without cash in society?

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Breaking New banknotes with image of King Charles not ready for circulation

Interest rates will go up for the 11th consecutive time as the Bank of England is set to confirm an increase of 0.25% - Credit: Adobe

Breaking Bank of England to raise interest rates in bad news for mortgages

HSBC has bought the embattled UK arm of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB UK) for as little as £1, securing the deposits of more than 3,000 customers worth £6.7 billion.

HSBC buys Silicon Valley Bank UK

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