304 results for "UK Households"

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is rolling out £150 cost of living payments to low-income households as part of the Household Support Fund. This government initiative, managed by…

Struggling with rising bills? A new £250 cost-of-living payment is set to bring relief to thousands of UK households. Here’s how the scheme works and who stands to benefit.

New policies are shaping up to bring huge changes to the cost of moving homes in the UK. These changes are expected to affect buyers as well as renters and…

As winter draws nears, in the UK increasing expenses are putting pressure on families those who do not receive benefits from the Department, for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Households are advised to consider their pension plans in detail before the 2027 Inheritance Tax adjustments come into force.

UK households can potentially get hundreds, if not thousands, of pounds in repayments in the approach of Christmas, giving them the chance to recoup a sizeable sum of money.

UK households have a unique opportunity to reduce some of their energy costs thanks to the Warm Home Discount Scheme. 

This Christmas, households in the West Midlands will receive a welcome boost with a direct payment into their bank account. 

Starting in early November, residents of Birmingham who are experiencing financial difficulties can apply for a £200 assistance payment.

UK households can benefit this winter from the Child Winter Heating Payment, which now ranges from £251 to £502 per child. Eligible households will automatically receive a £58 payment in…

UK homeowners urged to check eligibility for a ‘check now or miss out’ Warm Home Discount scheme, providing crucial relief from rising energy bills.

UK households will receive free cash or vouchers as part of a £421 million cost of living support scheme, following the Labour government extension of the Household Support Fund.

UK households missing out on Winter Fuel Payment still have the possibility to reduce their energy bills this winter by hundreds of pounds.

Birmingham households are set to receive a free cost of living payment worth £200 to help them during the winter months.

Starting Monday, 16 September 2024, UK households can apply for £500 in Cost of Living support, according to Cheshire East Council. This is the third opportunity for people to be...

Households have only a limited time to claim free payments from the Household Support Fund (HSF), which is offering more than £57 million in unclaimed support. This allocation of funds,...

UK households that missed the important Child Benefit deadline have received updated rules. Typically, Child Benefit payments stop on August 31, four weeks after a child's 16th birthday if they...

HMRC is urging millions of UK households to claim a handout valued at £2,380 before the looming Saturday deadline. HMRC Urges Parents to Apply for Tax-Free Childcare by Saturday to...

UK households may be able to reduce their council tax to £0 for the year. This warning was issued as an alarming 1.3 million families struggled to pay their Council...

Thousands of UK households are urged to apply for a free cost of living payment worth £290 before the upcoming deadline. This comes after the last Conservative Party government decision...

Many struggling UK households are set to receive cost of living grants of up to £600 to help cover their daily expenses. The payments are part of the Household Support...

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...

UK households have been alerted they may have to face £200 fines for incorrectly disposing their toothpaste tubes. Waste Expert Warns UK Households of £200 Fines for Incorrectly Disposing of...

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...

Millions of UK homes may adopt boiler-heat pump hybrids as part of a bold plan to decarbonise domestic heating. These systems promise a balance between efficiency and affordability, but challenges…

Many households are at risk of losing support as the government ramps up efforts to move claimants onto Universal Credit, leading to concerns about how this could affect communities in…

Facing rising winter fuel costs? Thousands of households across the UK could be eligible for vouchers worth up to £200 to ease the burden. Distributed through local councils, this support…

More than 760,000 elderly households are set to lose their Winter Fuel Payment, yet they are eligible, following a controversial policy change by the government. Critics warn the move could…

Britain's energy suppliers are announcing a £500 million fund to help households with soaring winter bills. Is it a lifeline, or a short-term solution?

The DWP’s newly announced benefit rates for 2025 will bring increases across key payments, including the State Pension, Universal Credit, and Carer’s Allowance, offering relief to millions. While these adjustments…

Rental prices in the UK are on track for significant increases over the next five years, with experts predicting sharp rises fueled by a shrinking supply of rental properties. As…

UK inflation rose to 2.3% in October, surpassing the Bank of England’s target of 2% and raising concerns over potential delays to interest rate cuts. The increase, driven by a…