Lydia Amazouz

Lydia Amazouz

Web content writer/ editor with a background in economics.

Nationwide Unveils £50,000 Payments for People Who ‘Pass’ Check

Nationwide has “doubled” an essential customer benefit as part of a substantial cost-of-living increase. Nationwide, the UK’s largest building society, which competes with Lloyds, HSBC UK, Santander, NatWest, and others,…

Nationwide

State Pension: Full List of Older People Eligible for Back Payments Before Year’s End Revealed

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued an update on the status of the State Pension Underpayments Legal Entitlements and Administrative Practice (LEAP) initiative. State Pension Underpayment Update:…

State Pension: Full List of Older People Eligible for Back Payments Before Year's End Revealed

Thousands of UK Households to Receive £400 Free Cash for Water Bills Payments

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…

Thousands of UK Households to Receive £400 Free Cash for Water Bill Payments

WASPI Women Set to Receive State Pension Age Compensation Proposal Before July Ends

Sir Stephen Timms, chairman of the Work and Pensions Committee, has written to Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride in response to an oral evidence session that took place last…

WASPI Women Brace For Extended Compensation Scheme Review By Uk Government

UK Fuel Price Crisis Escalates as Retailers Increase Margins, Prompting Calls for Action

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…

UK Fuel Price Crisis Escalates as Retailers Increase Margins, Prompting Calls for Action

£549 Weekly State Pension Called for Citizens Over 60

An online petition with over 59,500 signatures has been started to demand a weekly State Pension payout of around £550 to bring it into compliance with the National Living Wage.…

State Pension: Full List of Older People Eligible for Back Payments Before Year's End Revealed

People Over State Pension Age to Receive Proposed Winter Heating Payments Up to £300

The Scottish Government is planning to replace Winter Fuel Payments with a newly distributed lump sum to be expected later this year. Scottish Government Proposes State Pension Age Winter Heating…

UK State Pensioner holding cash and coins

DWP to Extend Job Search Support Amid 900,000 UK Vacancies

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has vowed to offer people additional time and assistance in order for them to find a job. The pledge comes as new Universal…

Sign for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) at the entrance of Caxton House: DWP Announces Major Benefits Increase for Millions of Claimants

Millions on Universal Credit to See Pay Increase Starting Today

Starting today, a significant boost awaits millions of households enrolled in Universal Credit, promising increased financial support each month. Universal Credit Payment Increase: What You Need to Know On 9…

Universal Credit

Thousands of UK Households in Need to Receive £240 Cash Support

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…

Thousands of UK Households in Need to Receive £240 Cash Support

State Pension: New Calls for Weekly £221 Payments for People Over Retirement Age

An emerging online petition advocates for equitable treatment, urging all individuals over retirement age to receive the updated State Pension weekly rate of £221.20, highlighting the disparity faced by those…

State Pension: Full List of Older People Eligible for Back Payments Before Year's End Revealed

UK Universities Report Decline in International Student Enrollment Amid Visa Concerns

  UK universities have recently reported a significant decline in foreign students’ numbers, amid warnings that further student visa restrictions would restrain a vital flux of talent for the nation’s…

UK Universities Report Decline in International Student Enrollment Amid Visa Concerns

Elderly People at State Pension Age Earning Less Than £101 Weekly May Receive Extra Payment

According to the latest Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) statistics, the State Pension is currently offering a regular financial income to approximately 12.7 million older individuals across the country,…

UK State Pensioner holding cash and coins

DWP Warns 424,000 PIP Recipients of Impending Payment Cuts

Under substantial government changes, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is implementing a massive overhaul of the welfare system, warning nearly half a million people receiving Personal Independence Payments…

Sign for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) at the entrance of Caxton House: DWP Announces Major Benefits Increase for Millions of Claimants

UK Emerges From Recession With Strongest Growth in Two Years

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…

UK Emerges From Recession With Strongest Growth in Two Years

WASPI Women Brace for Extended Compensation Scheme Review by UK Government

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has informed MPs that he “understands the strong feelings” in Parliament over the lack of response to the recently published final report by the Parliamentary and…

WASPI Women Brace For Extended Compensation Scheme Review By Uk Government

Tax Hikes Expected Post-UK Election Unless Fiscal Rules are Overhauled, Warns Thinktank

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…

Tax Hikes Expected Post-UK Election Unless Fiscal Rules are Overhauled, Warns Thinktank

UK Interest Rates Anticipated to Remain at 16-Year High

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…

Bank of England

UK Households Eligible for ‘One-Off’ £100 Cash Payment in Cost of Living Relief

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…

Thousands of UK Households in Need to Receive £240 Cash Support

Energy Customers Can Claim Up to £315 by Checking Their Accounts

Energy companies are currently sitting on £3 billion of costumers’ money, with the average household in credit owing £210. UK Energy Consumers Eligible for Refunds Up to £315 Energy consumers in the UK…

Energy bills

PIP Claimants May Face Demands to ‘Prove’ Purchases in New DWP Reforms

  PIP claimants may have to provide a ‘proof letter’ under new reforms issued by the Department of Work and Pensions. PIP Claimants Required to Provide Evidence for Purchases Under…

PIP Recipients Can Claim £800 Boost Before Labour's Benefit Cuts

New DWP Scheme to Aid 59,000 Long-term Sick and Disabled Individuals Rejoin the Workforce Due to Begin in October

The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a new scheme concerning a  ‘joined-up work and health support service’ to assist nearly 59,000 persons suffering from long-term illnesses or…

DWP Set to Confirm Plan to Bring Unemployed and Disabled Individuals Back to the Workforce

HMRC Brown Envelopes Deliver £1,941 Boost to Workers’ Doorsteps

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…

HMRC Sends Brown Envelopes to 210,000 Overdue £5000 Pension Payments

Bank of England Not Yet Prepared to Cut Interest Rates, Experts say

  Borrowers expecting costs to come down will have to wait longer, as Bank of England governors are poised to wait for more compelling indications that the cost-of-living crisis has…

The Bank of England - BoE

DWP Launches New Evaluation to Assess Impact of Cost of Living Payments on Low-Income and Vulnerable Groups

Following Labour MP Navendu Mishra’s question about whether an assessment of the “average financial impact per claimant of the discontinuation of Disability Cost of Living Payments” had been made, the…

Sign for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) at the entrance of Caxton House: DWP Announces Major Benefits Increase for Millions of Claimants

Diesel Drivers Slammed with Up to £250 Extra Parking Fees by Labour Councils

  Diesel drivers are being slammed with hundreds of pounds in extra costs to park near their properties under Labour Council’s regulations. Diesel Drivers Hit with £250 Yearly Parking Surcharge…

Diesel Drivers Slammed with Up to £250 Extra Parking Fees by Labour Councils

UK Train Strikes: Train Services Disrupted Again as Aslef Drivers Renew Strike Action

Rail passengers across the UK face a new wave of train disruptions as train drivers commence a new cycle of train strikes on Monday, despite several attempts by the industry…

UK Train Strikes: Train Services Disrupted Again as Aslef Drivers Renew Strike Action

DWP Releases Update for PIP Users on Motability Scheme Transitioning to ADP This Year

According to the latest Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) estimates, 218,859 people in Scotland are now receiving Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and will have their award converted to Adult…

Elderly Person Using A Mobility Scooter

More Migrant Boats Persist in Crossing Channel to England Amid Rwanda Threat

Dozens of people in two migrant boats arrived on England’s southern coast on Saturday, joining thousands of asylum-seekers who had made the perilous sea trip from France this year. UK…

More Migrant Boats Persist in Crossing Channel to England Amid Rwanda Threat

DWP Overhaul Could Involve Replacing PIP Payments with New Overseas System

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is considering a complete reform of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP). It says it is investigating measures such as “stopping regular cash payments” of…

Sign for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) at the entrance of Caxton House: DWP Announces Major Benefits Increase for Millions of Claimants

Pension Savers Warned of Imminent Reform with New Tax-Free Lump Sum Cap

Wealthy pension savers are being cautioned that a new “catch in the small print” of lifetime allowance legislation might put them at danger of paying excessively tax on pension withdrawals.…

Tax Advisor Giving Pension Savers Advice On Pension Tax

Train Strikes and Traffic Jams Forecasted to Disrupt UK Travel Plans in the Coming Days

Traffic bottlenecks caused by bank holiday getaways will herald the beginning of a rough ten days for British drivers and rail passengers, as a wet early May is interspersed with…

Train Strikes and Traffic Jams Forecasted to Disrupt UK Travel Plans

UK Car Insurance Prices to Surge Higher amid Rise of AI-Generated Fake Crash Claims

UK car insurance prices may keep rising after industry experts warned that people are exploiting AI technology to defraud insurers when filing claims. Insurance Fraud on the Rise as AI…

Car Insurance Papers, Calculator, Miniature Red Car, Pen and Coins

WASPI Campaign Gains Significant Backing for Full DWP Support

The Scottish Parliament has demanded “full compensation” for the WASPI (Women against State Pension Inequality) generation of state pensioners. Scottish Government Backs Resolution for WASPI Compensation as Pressure Mounts Following…

WASPI Campaign Gains Significant Backing for Full DWP Support

HMRC Unveils New Tax Rules Affecting Workers, Including Travel Expenses and Emergency Call-Outs

The British citizens who are qualified for tax relief under HMRC’s new travel rules have been identified. Andy Wood, a tax expert, outlines the difficulties of tax relief for travel expenses…

HMRC Paper

State Pension Overhaul: Plans to End NI Deductions Unveil Future Pay and Retirement Age Changes

  The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, has stated that he can “rule out” raising the State Pension age in order to support the UK Government’s proposal to abolish…

Basic State Pension to Be Cut by £2,800 Annually Due to April Reform, Sparking Concerns

NHS Prescription Fees Nearly Hit £10, Yet Thousands Eligible for Free Medications

NHS prescription prices in the UK rose by 2.59% on May 1, marking a dark day for individuals in need of medication. Many are blasting the rise in prices to…

Piggy Bank, Coins And Medicine Box

HMRC Implements Daily £10 Fines for Unsubmitted Self-Assessment Tax Returns

Following the passage of a key deadline, HMRC has begun issuing £10 daily fines to anyone who have yet to complete their self-assessment tax return. HMRC Imposes Daily Fines for…

Parents Could Receive £5,000 Parental Tax Allowance Under New HMRC Proposal

Millions of Non-Benefit Recipients to Receive Extra £57 in Bank Accounts

Millions of non-benefit claimants are noticing an additional £57 in their account balances. This is due to reductions in National Insurance, the tax paid by working people, which allows households…

DWP to Provide State Pensioners with £175 in Bank Accounts Through New Benefit Payments

Parents Claiming Child Benefit Payment Urged to Update Information as Deadline Looms

Some parents and legal guardians are required to update their personal information on GOV.UK to guarantee Child Benefit payments continue in June. This affects anyone with a 16-year-old child who was previously…

Thousands of Parents Can Now Claim Up to £200 in Free School Uniform Grants

Bitcoin Price Dips Following Record Highs and ‘Halving’ Event

Bitcoin’s price is falling in the aftermath of record highs and the “halving” event. The cryptocurrency’s value has already dropped 17 percent in the last month and 12 percent in…

Man Holding Bitcoin Next To Decreasing Arrow

People with These 27 NHS Health Conditions Can Still Access £798 DWP PIP Support

Following the government’s announcement of a review of the benefits, significant changes to the DWP’s Personal Independence Payments could be implemented soon. However, for the time being, the Department for…

Medical Equipment Next To UK Currency To Symbolize People with These 27 NHS Health Conditions Can Still Access £798 DWP PIP Support

Eight Money and Cost of Living Changes Set to Roll Out This May: Discover the Latest Adjustments!

Eight money and cost of living adjustments that will affect bank accounts. New changes go into effect this month, affecting Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) claimants, Universal Credit beneficiaries,…

October Money Changes: Millions of Households Warned to Prepare for Key Dates

UK House Prices Dip as Lenders Raise Mortgage Rates

According to Nationwide, UK house prices dipped in April as prospective buyers faced persistent affordability pressures. UK House Prices Slide as Lenders Raise Mortgage Rates The UK’s largest building society…

Gloved Hands Holding A Miniature House Over A Decreasing Set Of Coins To Symbolise UK House Prices Decline

DWP to Drop ‘Work Capability’ Assessment for Universal Credit Amid PIP Reform

The government intends to eliminate Universal Credit fitness for work evaluations when granting PIP and replace them with an updated Universal Credit health element. DWP Unveils Proposal to Revamp Disability Assessment for Employment…

Sign for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) at the entrance of Caxton House: DWP Announces Major Benefits Increase for Millions of Claimants

HMRC Warns 730,000 Tax Credits Claimants of Possible Payment Suspension

Amidst the renewal season for tax credits, HMRC has issued a crucial warning to 730,000 claimants. Those receiving Working Tax Credit and or Child Tax Credit will start receiving renewal…

HMRC to Issue £500 Payment to Parents for Summer Holidays

UK Households Set to Receive Four £300 Cost of Living Boosts in June and July

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…

Cost of Living Payments: DWP Rolls Out New Benefits for Universal Credit Claimants

Average Rents in the UK Surge to Record High

  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…

Surge of Average Rents in the UK

HMRC Targets Pet Owners with Tax Bills That Many Remain Unaware Of

  The British population is currently grappling with a plethora of tax obligations, to an extent that event HMRC finds it hard to keep up. With allowances frozen or slashed,…

Jar Of Pound Coins On Top Of An Opened HMRC Tax Letter

Millions of Average UK Workers Lose £200 Weekly from Bank Accounts

According to the Trades Union Congress, many average UK workers have seen £200 vanish from their bank accounts.  Average UK Workers Experience Real Wage Decline, Criticisms of Conservative Policies Arise…

Millions of Average UK Workers Losing £200 Weekly from Bank Accounts