162 results for "UK Households"

UK households are set to get up to £997 in new benefits, boosts, and bill reductions due to financial changes taking effect this July. This month is both financially and...

UK Households have been warned they face a £264 financial gap in their expenses every month despite a considerable rise in their disposable income. UK Households' Disposable Income Rises Amidst...

Council tax bills are expected to climb by £600 per year, delivering a cost-of-living shock to millions of households throughout the UK. Council Tax Warning: Funding Crisis Looms for Local...

Millions of UK households could face a council tax increase after July. The Labour Party's Wes Streeting has refused to rule out a council tax increase if it wins the...

Thousands of low-income households can receive a £250 free cash gift to help with the cost of living. The government's Household Support Fund provides monetary assistance that can be used...

A leading think tank is warning that ‘hidden in plain sight’ tax rises could cost British households £800 a year, regardless of who wins the election. Frozen Tax Thresholds Push...

The latest energy bill update is set to give a boost to millions of households who will receive an extra £122 in their bank account Energy Bills to Fall Again...

Energy bills are set to fall for millions of households this summer. Energy regulator Ofgem is expected to announce a new price cap later this week. Consultancy Cornwall Insight predicts...

Poverty-striken households in the UK are set to receive a lifeline in the form of £80 cost of living payments starting next month, as part of the Government's Household Support...

If you're facing challenges with covering your water bills, know that your water provider offers assistance programs designed to help. These include options like social tariffs and subsidies aimed at...

Summer is just around the corner and there's good news on the horizon for British households. According to leading industry analysts at Cornwall Insights, a further fall in the price...

The Cornwall council has received an additional £4.5 million as part of the government's free initiative to support struggling UK households. Each council receives a varied amount of funds based...

Many UK households will get a £100 Cost of Living allowance this summer. Nottinghamshire County Council stated in April that it would provide one-time free cash handouts of £100 to...

UK households will soon receive four Cost of Living payments as part of a major Cost of Living boost dedicated to the most impoverished families amid the critical financial period...

Whether it is the food in your fridge or your monthly mortgage payments, inflation has seen costs rise sharply for UK households over the last two years. Just two years...

UK households face paying an additional £200 on their energy bills as plans to maintain Britain's lights through the construction of extra gas-powered fire plants will soon take effect. Experts...

Despite recent efforts to stabilize inflation, complaints persist among UK households as they continue to feel the impact of rising prices. The Consumer Prices Index (CPI), which peaked in 2022,...

Starting this Tuesday, a crucial support measure will benefit eight million households dependent on means-tested benefits. This final installment of the cost-of-living boost aims to alleviate the strain caused by...

As the cost of living rises in Britain, the government's Household Support Fund has become a lifeline for thousands of struggling households. This initiative channels financial resources to local councils,...

Recent reports highlight that high housing prices and insecure jobs in Britain are causing UK middle class households to grapple with financial struggles in their journey to maintain decent living...

UK households can claim a share of up to £895 to help with living expenses throughout July and August, providing crucial support during the summer. Although the government's direct Cost...

UK shop prices fell slightly between May and June. Yes, they fell, but not by much compared to last year. This trend seems to indicate that the next government may...

The government’s Household Support Fund is giving out £100 cost of living payment for thousands of households to help pay for necessary expenses. Thousands of Households Can Access £100 Cost...

The Bank of England is not very optimistic about the French elections. The Bank reckons that the French elections are likely to shake up the world's financial scene and even...

Citizens Advice recently published its latest assessment of the customer experience of UK energy suppliers, information that shows which suppliers offer the best or worst customer experience. The independent advisory...

Recently, a major problem came to light. More than 577,000 parents in the UK experienced financial problems. Because of an error, they failed to receive their usual child benefit from...

HMRC is fining households throughout the UK up to £360 for failing to meet their self-assessment tax deadline. Every year, millions of people who are self-employed, own businesses, or just...

Households facing financial hardship and in receipt of one of the eight specified benefits can receive up to £300 of cost of living assistance. This is part of the Government's...

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has unveiled proposals to reform child benefit, allowing any household with an income of up to £120,000 to qualify. Prioritising High Earners and Addressing Tax Cliffs Hunt...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced details of the beneficiaries of a new extension to the Household Support Fund, which aims to provide financial assistance to vulnerable...

Thousands of Shropshire residents are to receive a £400 payment to help ease the current cost of living crisis. The council has secured an extra £2.1 million as part of...

At a time when rising council tax, broadband and mobile phone prices, as well as pressures on family finances, have put a strain on customer spending growth, a report suggests...

Thousands of households can receive up to £550 in cost of living payments through the Government's Household Support Fund (HSF) in the coming months. Cost of Living Payments: Government's Household...

Households facing hardship will receive £200 worth of cost of living payments in the coming weeks, with applications now open. This financial assistance comes from the Government's Household Support Fund,...

UK households' gas bills could be hit by a £1,000 increase if further proposals to transfer eco-taxes from electricity bills to gas bills are implemented. Claire Coutinho, the Energy Secretary,...

Millions of people are finding it increasingly difficult to pay their bills, buy essentials or even maintain a secure home unless they rely on state benefits, as the cost of...

Thousands of financially strapped households are urged to apply for free money worth up to £375 in cost of living payments. These payments aim to assist with various living expenses....

Households are continuing to turn to cheaper products after two and a half years of steep price rises, despite the fact that UK grocery price inflation has slowed to its...

British Gas is introducing what it claims is the UK's most competitive heat pump tariff to encourage the mainstream adoption of this low-carbon technology across the country. The move reflects...

Starting today, families will be able to claim free childcare for children as young as nine months via a new aid support scheme, saving an average of almost £3,500 a...

The UK emerged from recession at the beginning of the year thanks to stronger-than-expected growth. According to official statistics, the GDP expanded by 0.6% between January and March—the quickest pace...

The next government will be required to hit voters with post-election tax increases and delay net-zero investment unless it is willing to scrap Treasury guidelines for managing public finances, according...

Thanks to substantial government grants, thousands of households in Somerset are now eligible to install heat pumps. Offered by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero as part of...

The Bank of England is likely to hold interest rates at 5.25% for the sixth time in a row on Thursday. The move comes as inflation, which tracks price increases...

Households could benefit financially under the current cost of living crisis from a boost from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to ease the burden of energy bills. Coventry...

The UK Government has announced the Great British Insulation Scheme at a time when winters are getting colder and energy costs are soaring. This innovative initiative aims to ease the...

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's government recently made an announcement that should bring much-needed relief to thousands of struggling households across the UK. A £421 million support programme, Household Support Fund, is...

Retail data recently showed that non-food prices in UK stores fell annually for the first time since 2021, bringing overall shop inflation below 1%, easing the burden of rising living...

Average private rent prices have surged again in the UK, reaching record heights, with yearly rental growth in hotspot areas including Reading and Coventry running at nearly 20%. UK Rents...

Nearly 300,000 households are missing out on £1.2 billion in rental support. According to a new Policy in Practice study, hundreds of thousands of senior citizens are entitled for about...