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UK Taxpayers Have Spent 800 Years on Hold to HMRC, Claims Spending Watchdog
A report by the UK’s spending watchdog, the National Audit Office, has revealed that taxpayers have spent the equivalent of 800 years on hold with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)…
New Support Scheme Can Help Households Save Over £3,500 a Year – Find out if You Qualify
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…
UK Struggling Households Can Claim Up to £300 in Cost-of-Living Payments
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,…
Tonight’s EuroMillions Results: Winning Numbers of the £42 Million Prize Announced, May 14
The 1,737th EuroMillions draw of the massive £42 Million jackpot took place tonight, Tuesday 14th May 2024 at approximately at 21:00 CET (20:00 GMT) and the winning numbers drawn were : Main Numbers…
UK Wages Remain at High Levels Despite Labour Market Slowdown
Over the three months to March, wage growth in the UK remained strong despite the slowdown in the labour market. Members of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee had…
DWP to Arrest, Search and Seize in New Benefits Fraud Crackdown
To strengthen its campaign against benefit fraud, the UK government announced on Monday 13 May ambitious changes, promising to extend the investigative powers of the Department for Work and Pensions…
UK Weather Forecast: Record-breaking Heatwaves Expected Over the Weeks Ahead
As Britons gear up for what could be a scorching summer, the latest weather forecast from the Met Office has caught everyone’s attention. It seems that heat is on the…
Will ‘Climate Lockdown’ Ever Become a Reality, as is the Case in Asia?
In the sweltering heat of 2024, another term has entered the lexicon of societal responses: ‘climate lockdown’. Unlike the containment measures of 2020, which were aimed at stopping the spread…
Universal Credit Changes from DWP: Higher Income and Increased Benefits Coming Next Week
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has recently announced two major changes are to be made to Universal Credit, which could have an impact on the financial situation of…
UK Lotto Results: Tonight’s Winning Numbers of the £15 Million Jackpot – May 11
The UK Lotto is a beacon of hope, anticipation, and life-altering opportunities. Week after week, countless individuals hold their breath, waiting for the draw that could turn their dreams into…
Rising Green Taxes Threaten to Slowly Bankrupt the UK
With a 4.9 percent rise from the year prior, the UK’s green taxes revenue in 2023 was £52.5 billion, nearly returning to the pre-pandemic state. The rate of corporation tax…
May 10 EuroMillions Results: Winning Numbers of Tonight’s £33 Million Jackpot Prize
The 1,736th EuroMillions draw of the massive £33 Million jackpot took place tonight, Friday 10th May 2024 at approximately at 21:00 CET (20:00 GMT) and the winning numbers drawn were : Main Numbers…
British Gas Gives £600 Refund for Energy Bill Arrears Owed by Customers
UK energy company British Gas has announced an “innovative” new scheme under which it will match payments made by customers to clear energy bill arrears. This scheme aims to help…
Weather: UK Set for Hottest Day of the Year with Temperatures Close to 30°C this Weekend
Britain could be in for its hottest weather of the year this weekend, with temperatures of up to 26 degrees Celsius. May’s first bank holiday weekend saw widespread rainfall across…
Banks Increase Mortgage Rates and Slash Savings Offers Despite BoE Rate Freeze
Banks are increasing mortgage rates at the same time as reducing savings offers, regardless of the central bank’s interest rate freeze, which has persisted for several months. Many lenders have…
Thousands of Households Eligible for a £7,500 Grant on Heat Pump Scheme
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…
May 8 UK Lotto Draw: Winning Numbers of Tonight’s £12.6 Million Prize
The UK Lotto is a beacon of hope, anticipation, and life-altering opportunities. Week after week, countless individuals hold their breath, waiting for the draw that could turn their dreams into…
Universal Credit Claimants to Get Higher Payments of Up to £1,739 Starting Next Week, Confirms DWP
Millions of Britons will be getting higher payments beginning next week. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that the changes will apply to potentially millions of people…
Investors Hedge Against British Sterling Amid Concerns of a Premature BoE Rate Cut
As investors grow increasingly confident that the Bank of England will start cutting rates by the summer, overtaking the US equivalent, they have increased their bets against sterling. According to…
Major UK Bank to Cut Hundreds of Jobs and Closing 36 Branches
British Retail Bank TSB is to cut 250 jobs and close 36 branches. The job cuts will affect the bank’s fraud operations, central operations and staff in branches scheduled for…
EuroMillions Results: The Winning Numbers for Tonight’s £23 Million Jackpot, May 7
The 1,735th EuroMillions draw of the massive £23 Million jackpot took place tonight, Tuesday 7th May 2024 at approximately at 21:00 CET (20:00 GMT) and the winning numbers drawn were :…
Visitors are Warned to Expect a £14 Daily Tourist Tax in Europe’s Most Popular Destinations
Tourist tax is becoming increasingly popular within the travel business, as more popular holiday destinations either start to apply the tax or discuss the possibility of introducing it. With the…
Scottish Govt and DWP to Pay One-off Grant Worth Up to £367 for Pensioners This Year
Many elderly Scottish households can anticipate receiving a series of one-off payments, totalling up to £367 per home, as winter approaches. Offered by the Scottish Government and the Department for…
Carer’s Allowance Recipients to Receive £288 Bonus Payment Before Next Month’s End
Between June and December this year, thousands of Carer’s Allowance recipients will receive one-off payments totalling £288.60. The Scottish Government automatically pays the Carer’s Allowance supplement twice a year to…
UK Weather: Thunderstorm Alerts Issued for Parts of the Country with Potential Travel Disruptions
The Met Office has issued thunderstorm warnings for much of the UK from midday until Monday evening. According to the forecaster, thunderstorms and heavy rain could cause flooding and transport…
Families with Autistic Children Can Claim for Up to £184.30 Weekly Payment From the DWP
The British government has a range of financial benefits for families bringing up children with disabilities, illnesses or health conditions, including autism. Among these benefits is Disability Living Allowance (DLA),…
DWP to Give Households Suffering Hardship a £140 Cash Boost for Energy Bills
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 Lotto Results: Tonight’s £10.7 Million Winning Numbers Announced, 4th May
The UK Lotto is a beacon of hope, anticipation, and life-altering opportunities. Week after week, countless individuals hold their breath, waiting for the draw that could turn their dreams into…
Labour to Impose VAT for Private Schools and Boarding Fees in England
Some insiders claim that if Labour wins the next election, it could start charging VAT on fees for private schools and boarding schools in England. This could worry some parents…
UK Tax Return Late Filers Warned of Higher Penalties After May 1st Deadline
Experts issued a warning to individuals who are late in filing their UK tax returns to make the necessary corrections as soon as possible to avoid the higher penalties that…
May 3 EuroMillions Results: Winning Numbers of Tonight’s £14 Million Jackpot
The 1,734th EuroMillions draw of the massive £14 Million jackpot took place tonight, Friday 3rd May 2024 at approximately at 21:00 CET (20:00 GMT) and the winning numbers drawn were : Main Numbers…
UK Diesel Drivers to Save Up to £18,000 on New High-Efficiency Engines
New regulations on diesel could improve vehicle performance and deliver substantial savings for drivers. A report published today suggests that customers of Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury‘s will soon benefit…
British Shores Recorded the Highest Single-Day Numbers of Illegal Migrants on May 1st
On May 1st, 711 illegal migrants successfully crossed the treacherous English Channel, reaching British shores in a single day. This unprecedented influx marks the highest number of arrivals in 2024,…
DWP to Pay £434 Monthly Benefit for People with Hearing Problems – Check if You Qualify!
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is offering individuals of State Pension age an increase in income if they suffer from hearing impairment. Approximately 12 million adults in the…
UK to Face the Slowest Growth in G7 Hit by High Taxes and Interest Rates, warns OECD
Taxes and high interest rates are set to make the UK economy the slowest growing in the G7 next year, according to forecasts by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and…
Millions of Brits Can Claim 12 DWP and Universal Credit Benefits Worth £9,800 This Month
Amid the cost of living crisis, a substantial number of people in the UK may be eligible for a range of financial support schemes and discounts facilitated by the Department…
DWP PIP Claimants Could Get £11,000 Back Payments Following Assessment Rule Changes
Members of an online benefit advisory forum are still reporting receiving backdated Personal Independence Payments (PIPs) ranging from £5,000 to almost £11,000 following a recent rule change by the Department…
1st May UK Lotto Draw: Tonight’s £8.5 Million Jackpot Winning Numbers
The UK Lotto is a beacon of hope, anticipation, and life-altering opportunities. Week after week, countless individuals hold their breath, waiting for the draw that could turn their dreams into…
Households in Council Tax Bands A to E to Save Up to £400 on Energy Bills
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…
DWP to Pay Out Up to £865 in Household Support Fund Cash – Check if You Can Benefit
The UK government has decided to provide a major boost to households facing rising living costs in the face of mounting financial pressures. The Household Support Fund, a collaborative initiative…
Britons Suffering from Depression and Anxiety to Lose Health Benefits Due to Welfare Reform
The UK government is considering making major changes to its social care system, potentially impacting on those suffering from health conditions such as Depression and Anxiety. The forthcoming changes have…
Binance Founder “CZ” Sentenced to Prison for Money Laundering Violations
Changpeng Zhao, CZ, the billionaire founder of the colossal cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has been sentenced to four months in prison. The verdict comes after Mr Zhao pleaded guilty to money…
April 30 EuroMillions Results: Tonight’s Winning Numbers of the Huge £142 Million Jackpot
The 1,733rd EuroMillions draw of the massive £142 Million jackpot took place tonight, Tuesday 30th April 2024 at approximately at 21:00 CET (20:00 GMT) and the winning numbers drawn were : Main…
British Households to Get Up to £255 Cost of Living Allowance from HSE – Check Your Eligibility!
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…
Weather Forecast: New Maps Show Exact Date When 23°C Heatwave Will Hit the UK
The UK is heading for a substantial spike in temperatures. According to the latest weather forecasts, certain regions of Scotland and London will experience the most severe heatwave on 12…
UK Non-food Retail Price Inflation Drops Below 1% Since 2021
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…
Barclays and British Gas to Offer £50 Off Home Energy Checks – Apply Now!
Barclays and British Gas have extended their partnership to provide a significant discount on home energy efficiency checks. Customers of Barclays can now get an energy check from British Gas…
HMRC to Give £900 Pay Boost to Anyone Having this Code on Paycheque
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…
British Gas, EDF, EON, OVO and Octopus Customers to Receive £457 Energy Boost This Summer
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…
DWP and HMRC Finally Roll Out a Long-Awaited Online Service for State Pensioners
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) are rolling out a long-awaited online service to simplify the process of topping up National Insurance Contributions…
