Lydia Amazouz
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,…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
£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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…