159 results for "boost"

Britain is in for some good news on Wednesday, with official figures expected to show that inflation has returned to the Bank of England's 2% target for the first time...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been urged to increase the support it provides to carers following criticism that current payments are insufficient to cover costs. DWP's Carer's...

The latest numbers from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show there are currently 3.5 million adults across Great Britain receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP), including approximately 218,859 residing...

People born in certain years are set to see a significant increase in their state pension from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), amounting to more than £600 a year. ...

According to the most recent estimates, everyone receiving the State Pension will get an additional £605 each year through the Triple Lock scheme. State Pension Set for £605 Boost as...

Millions of Universal Credit claimants are set to benefit from a major change to their payments this week. Eligible claimants can now access extra financial help through the Household Support...

The Resolution Foundation, a leading think-tank, has warned that record immigration has not made Britons richer, and has instead masked a major productivity crisis. Britain's Record Immigration Levels and Economic...

The latest figures from mortgage lender Halifax show that during the crucial spring sales period, UK house prices remained unchanged in May, supported by rising wages and a rise in...

Martin Lewis, the famous money expert, has called attention to a major issue affecting millions of workers who have not received a pay rise this year. Presently enjoying a break...

British state pensioners could see a significant increase of £600 a month in their payments under a new policy proposal. A financial expert has suggested that the incoming government could...

Customers of major energy suppliers such as British Gas, E.ON, EDF and Octopus Energy are in for a pleasant surprise today, with a £360 increase announced for their bills. Energy...

Thousands of people relying on Universal Credit will see a significant boost to their payments from today, Friday 24 May. With this increase, new rates are being introduced for the...

After a change in the law, some groups of older individuals receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and receiving an award for the lower rate of mobility element may be entitled...

The UK government has announced plans to give workers an extra £450 as the autumn approaches, in a bid to address what it sees as an unfair burden on people's...

Keeping an eye on your doorstep this week can be a good idea since His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is sending out 'brown envelopes' that you must open and could result...

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...

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...

British workers are set to benefit from a major financial break from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). As part of the Government's Spring Budget, HMRC is set to launch a...

This summer season brings more than just sunshine and holidays for energy consumers in the UK. A significant financial boost could be on the horizon for customers of major suppliers...

British people could potentially gain an additional £1,000 in real terms on their savings, says the analysis, as providers offer competitive interest rates that exceed inflation levels. The current financial...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) offers a wide range of financial support schemes for older people, of which the state pension is one of the most important. However,...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a warning to State Pension claimants to collect £1,319 per month. Over 1.5 million older people receiving Attendance Allowance are expected to...

The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has increased payments for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) this month, bringing the maximum monthly benefit for about three million recipients to £800. DWP...

According to the most recent Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) estimates, 3.5 million persons in the UK were claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) as of the end of January...

Building society revisions proposed by a Sunderland MP are anticipated to help more first-time homebuyers get on the property ladder. First-Time Homebuyers Set to Benefit as Building Societies Act Amendment...

According to a Resolution Foundation analysis, a single parent who rents and works 30 hours per week at the national living wage will be roughly £3,800 better off in 2024–25...

UK government body the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is offering a helping hand to eligible Universal Credit recipients with its Help to Save scheme. The scheme allows people...

In accordance with the government's commitment to the Triple Guarantee, April's increase in the state pension should provide people aged 65 and over with a boost to their income. New...

Thousands of households are expected to receive their portion of a £421 million UK bank boost intended to assist with basic expenses. UK Bank Boost: Government Expands Household Support Fund...

The start of the new tax year has brought a financial boost to millions of UK workers. National insurance schemes have been in place since 6 April 2024, and British...

April 6 represented an important turning point for 29 million British citizens, as a record reduction in National Insurance Tax Cut came into effect. This transformational event is the result...

Millions of carers in the UK are not receiving the support they need through programs such as carer's credit or carer's allowance. Looking after another person for at minimum of...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced uplifting news for benefit claimants amid escalating financial burdens. From 1st April, those receiving both Universal Credit and the State Pension...

Starting in April, the employment sector will be subject to a new legislation that will impact workers' pay and leave entitlements. Additionally, working parents will receive certain childcare benefits as...

The UK housing market is poised for an active spring, thanks to lower mortgage interest rates and increased buyer confidence. The latest HMRC report shows an encouraging increase in property...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is poised to implement a significant increase in state pension rates. UK pensioners are set to receive a substantial increase in state pension...

High earning parents are the biggest beneficiaries of the latest budget adjustments, as the chancellor announced a major restructure of a tax penalty that is set to have an impact...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has unveiled ambitious plans to optimize £1.4 trillion in pension schemes, aiming to enhance benefits for savers and contribute to the broader economic...

Jeremy Hunt received a pre-budget boost with the latest government borrowing figures revealing that the UK achieved a monthly budget surplus in January, marking a record since modern record-keeping began...

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...

If Sir Keir Starmer's party secures victory in the general election, he is poised to introduce groundbreaking legislation. Reports suggest that under the proposed draft Race Equality Act, ethnic minority...

New figures reveal that claims made to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have seen a noticeable rise. The significant demand for the disability benefit arises as new reforms...

HMRC will provide a £500 boost to help struggling parents meet the costs of summer childcare throughout the school holidays. Understanding HMRC's Tax-Free Childcare: Benefits, Eligibility, and Application Details Tax-Free...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published a full progress report on the Legal Entitlements and Administrative Practice (LEAP) initiative into State Pension underpayments. This aims to rectify...

Following two National Insurance cuts earlier this year— one in February and another in April— totaling an average of £900 altogether, Rishi Sunak has committed to providing an additional average...

Reform UK is expected to announce a bold economic strategy on Monday that includes raising income tax and inheritance tax thresholds. The party says these tax cuts can be financed...

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...

Rishi Sunak asserted that under a Labour government, state pensioners would be taxed ‘for the first time in history’ during Tuesday night's televised election debate. Sunak made his remarks based...

The Conservatives are aiming to secure the support of older voters ahead of the next election by introducing a new ‘triple lock plus’ policy to boost pensioner incomes. The new...

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...