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The UK Labour Government will shortly be announcing a complete restructure of the UK’s minimum wage system, in what amounts to a momentous shift in policy. According to the new...

In Middlesbrough, thousands of residents might be eligible for a £140 payment under the Household Support Fund, an initiative that has been extended by the former Conservative Party government. This...

Very soon, a £500 payment is to be made to several households from the government’s Household Support Fund (HSF) Amid the cost of living Crisis. The funds are allocated by...

Amidst the Cost of living crisis, state pensioners can enjoy seven amazing freebies and discounts worth a staggering £11,352. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has informed state pension...

According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) the number of people who have applied for out-of-work sickness benefits has reached unprecedented highs in the first four months of...

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...

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...

Supermarkets and other gas dealers have been charged with inflating their profit margins and pushing up UK fuel price to new highs. UK Fuel Price Crisis: RAC Calls for Government...

Ministers have been advised that private sector workers and businesses must contribute more to their pensions to avoid a retirement crisis. Urgent Reforms Needed to Bolster Pension Contributions According to...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has set out to provide financial relief to senior citizens who are facing an escalating cost of living. The scheme, which is aimed...

Households receiving tax credits received an urgent warning after tens of thousands of payments were reduced to zero. Transition to Universal Credit Sparks Benefits Suspension The significant transition comes as...

Leading UK Affordable Housing Associations issued warnings recently, pointing to a growing shortage of housing supply and the increasing financial difficulty of building new affordable homes. As public funding falls,...

The impending challenge of funding a substantial wave of retirements has grown too significant to overlook. As the ageing population increases, the strain on state pension systems becomes an undeniable...

At a critical moment, the UK is facing a looming council funding crisis that threatens essential services and local finances across England. This pressing issue demands immediate attention and decisive...

A recent report highlights the struggle of poverty-stricken households in the UK to establish financial resilience amidst the ongoing cost of living crisis. It reveals that over 11 million working...

The Chancellor's recent decision to abolish the pensions "lifetime allowance" marks a landmark day for British pensions. The move holds the potential to reshape the landscape of retirement savings, promising...

In a notable development directly impacting the London stock market, a senior executive at the Nasdaq stock exchange in New York has issued a direct warning to London's financial leaders....

In the revered halls of the UK's premier agricultural research institution, a storm brews. The institution faces a looming funding abyss, casting a shadow over its groundbreaking work and placing...

The resolution to Britain's growing public debt crisis demands a comprehensive fiscal overhaul. Despite this urgency, both the current Tory government and the anticipated Labour successor exhibit a notable reluctance...

The challenges surrounding housing in the United States have reached unprecedented levels, as recent data from Harvard University reveals a significant and concerning trend. A growing number of Americans are...

Unstable oil prices marked a tough start on Tuesday, amid a backdrop of previous session losses. The fluctuation in prices is attributable to a multitude of factors, including global economic...

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

People with £7,500 in their savings accounts have been warned about an unexpected HMRC tax. A personal finance expert has revealed key errors and hazards in the savings account procedure...

A continuing cost-of-living crisis has gripped the people of the UK, ringing in difficulties in day to day life expenses for millions of families. Whether it's shopping or even making...

Energy customers of British Gas, OVO, EDF, EON Next and Octopus have been told they can avoid a £146 price hike from October. By contacting their energy provider and making...

Glasgow is about to make history and become the first ever city in the UK to have a legally recognized safer drugs consumption facility. This will be a milestone towards...

Recently released figures show that the expected £655 pay rise in April 2025 is unlikely to happen. Instead, people can now expect £11.50 less per month than originally anticipated. Under...

There’s been a persisting inflation over the last couple of years such that many people in the UK are struggling with payments, afford basic requirements and have a roof over...

According to the latest figures issued the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Tuesday, average regular earnings growth decreased by to 4.5% (with bonuses) in the three months leading to June. This...

A conservative think tank has proposed a £5,000 Parental Allowance, urging the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HMRC to consider it. Onwards has joined parenting platform Mumsnet to suggest offering a £5,000 tax...

Inflation has been on the rise in recent years, with cost of living crisis that has made prices to go up, which have burdened millions of households from payment of bills...

It is financially demanding to have a baby in the midst of an ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Some few extra payments can make a lot of difference and new mothers can...

UK retail sales fell last month as cold weather discouraged consumers from purchasing summer season items and gardening supplies, in spite of strain easing on families amid a slowdown of...

Energy customers will be able to save up to £300 annually as the new Labour Government implements one of its key manifesto pledges, Great British Energy (GB Energy). GB Energy...

In September, more parents will be able to claim free childcare for their young children. The government is launching a new scheme for providing 15 hours of free childcare per...

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...

August 26 is a Bank Holiday, so some people will get their Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit payments a bit earlier than usual. With the ongoing cost of...

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...

The UK's general election is right around the corner, with all the major parties unveiling their plans to manage the persistent cost of living crisis. Cost of Living Payments and...

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...

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...

Mortgage and savings rates have been fluctuating in recent months, despite the Bank of England's base rate remaining steady, according to a financial information website. The research was presented as...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 Department for Work and Pensions recently disclosed details on who will be eligible for the latest batch of summer cost of living payments. Cost of Living Payments: Household Fund Extension...

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,...